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.