Public Engagement Calendar
This page includes all upcoming and past opportunities for the public to get involved in Utica’s NY Forward program. Please note that all Local Planning Committee (LPC) meetings are open to the public, and time will be reserved for public comment at the end of each LPC meeting. Public event and LPC meeting summaries, presentations, and agendas will be prepared and made available as they are completed.
Check back here frequently for engagement updates!
Local Planning Committee Meeting #3
The third LPC meeting, taking place on November 17, 2026, from 6:00-8:00PM, is open to the public in the rotunda meeting space of the Utica Children’s Museum, located at 106 Memorial Pkwy, Utica, NY 13501.
Time will be reserved at the end of the meeting for public comment.
Local Planning Committee Meeting #4
The fourth LPC meeting, taking place on December 7, 2026, from 6:00-8:00PM, is open to the public in the first-floor meeting space of the Utica Children’s Museum, located at 106 Memorial Pkwy, Utica, NY 13501.
Time will be reserved at the end of the meeting for public comment.
Local Planning Committee Meeting #5
The fifth LPC meeting, taking place on Monday January 11, 2027, from 6:00-8:00PM, is open to the public in the first-floor meeting space of the Utica Children’s Museum, located at 106 Memorial Pkwy, Utica, NY 13501.
Time will be reserved at the end of the meeting for public comment.
Local Planning Committee Meeting #5 (SNOW DATE)
SNOW DATE: The fifth LPC meeting is open to the public in the first-floor meeting space of the Utica Children’s Museum, located at 106 Memorial Pkwy, Utica, NY 13501.
Time will be reserved at the end of the meeting for public comment.
Public Event #1
Community members will have a chance to share their ideas for the future of the Uptown District in Utica at an upcoming public event.
The City of Utica’s Uptown District Local Planning Committee will host an open house on Oct. 1 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at John F. Hughes Elementary, 24 Prospect St.
The event is part of the NY Forward Strategic Investment Plan, a community-led effort to shape the vision and goals for revitalizing the Uptown District.
Attendees can learn about the NY Forward program, discuss issues and opportunities for the area, meet the project team and get help with project proposal applications.
NY Forward Project Finance Workshop
On Thursday September 17, 2026 from 2:00-3:00PM join the project team to learn the financial planning tools needed to move NY Forward projects from concept to implementation. This webinar will provide practical guidance on project feasibility, pro forma development, financing considerations, and business planning strategies for project sponsors and community stakeholders.
To join the webinar please follow the link:
Local Planning Committee Meeting #2
The second LPC meeting taking place on September 14, 2026 from 6:00-8:00PM is open to the public in the first-floor meeting space of the Utica Children’s Museum, located at 106 Memorial Pkwy, Utica, NY 13501.
Time will be reserved at the end of the meeting for public comment.
Decarbonization 101 Webinar
Decarbonization 101 Webinar for DRI Round 9 and NY Forward Round 4
Please join the project team on September 10, 2026 from 1:00 - 2:00PM for an introduction to decarbonization strategies used in NY Forward private projects including improving building insulation, updating to high-efficiency windows, or installing water-source heat pumps. These methods will help reduce carbon emissions and costs for building designs and construction.
Attendees only need to register for one webinar. The same content will be provided at each session.
Registration Link:
NY Forward Project Finance Workshop
On Wednesday September 2, 2026 from 10:00 - 11:00AM join the project team to learn the financial planning tools needed to move NY Forward projects from concept to implementation. This webinar will provide practical guidance on project feasibility, pro forma development, financing considerations, and business planning strategies for project sponsors and community stakeholders.
DRI/NY Forward and Historic Preservation Webinar
This webinar is designed for prospective project sponsors participating in the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Round 9 and NY Forward Round 4. During this session, participants will gain an overview of the New York State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) review process as it relates to the DRI and NY Forward programs. They will also learn how to determine whether a property is listed on or eligible for the State and National Registers of Historic Places, as well as become familiar with basic historic preservation best practices and common pitfalls to avoid.
Registration Link:
https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r998ba6da5d2965761f4c93781554c7ff
Decarbonization 101 Webinar
Decarbonization 101 Webinar for DRI Round 9 and NY Forward Round 4
This webinar will provide an introduction to decarbonization and the reduction of carbon emissions through building design and construction. Key topics include an overview of decarbonization and an introduction to different types of decarbonization strategies that can be incorporated into DRI/NY Forward building projects.
Attendees only need to register for one webinar. The same content will be provided at each session.
Registration Link:
Local Planning Committee Meeting #1
The first LPC meeting is open to the public and will be held on Monday, August 10, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the first-floor meeting space of the Utica Children’s Museum, located at 106 Memorial Pkwy, Utica, NY 13501. Please note that this is the confirmed date and location for the meeting, replacing the previously announced details.
This first meeting will provide an overview of the NY Forward program and planning process, define the LPC’s role and responsibilities, review the City of Utica’s NY Forward application, and facilitate a discussion related to the vision and goals for Utica’s NY Forward program. Time will be reserved at the end of the meeting for public comment.
Boilermaker’s Health & Wellness Expo Pop-up
The NY Forward project team will be onsite at the entrance to the Health & Wellness Expo Popping Up to share more about the NY Forward program. There will be giveaways, visioning exercises, and more! Come with questions and comments - we are here to help.
The Health & Wellness Expo presented by MVHS, located at Mohawk Valley Community College’s (MVCC) Utica Campus, is where all runners pick up their race packets. This healthy lifestyle event offers something for everyone including race merchandise, interactive booths, and more!
If you need to pick up your race packet, want to learn more about the Boilermaker, or are looking for something fun to do with your family, come to the Expo!