The New York Department of State (DOS) has announced the completion of the City of Plattsburgh Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) Plan. The LWRP Plan provides a step-by-step process to implement the City’s vision for the future of its waterfront along the Saranac River and Lake Champlain and identifies dozens of recommended projects.
The plan builds on previous DOS-funded investments in the City’s waterfront and downtown areas, including $2.9 million from the City’s $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative award for riverfront access improvements.
The LWRP Plan was written to reflect the City’s goals of promoting responsible access to, and enjoyment of, its Saranac River and Lake Champlain waterfront by protecting historic and natural resources and connecting the City’s downtown to the waterfront.
The plan guides the City in implementing its vision for the waterfront by identifying 31 projects that improve fishing access, aesthetics, park space and public access to recreational water uses.
The City can now apply for funding from DOS LWRP to implement the projects recommended in the LWRP Plan. Specific projects identified include:
“Complete Street” improvements to Cumberland Avenue
Fishing Pier, pavilion and restrooms for Harborside/Dock Street Landing Park
Cumberland Bay Trail Enhancements
Bridge Street Building Façade Enhancements
Lighting, seating and walkway improvements to MacDonough Park
Downtown Public Art and Signage
The full LWRP plan is available on the Department of State website.
The City also completed an accompanying Comprehensive Plan, which sets a blueprint for future land use, development and infrastructure decisions for the entire City.
Both the LWRP Plan and Comprehensive Plan were funded through the Department of State’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. Additional DOS funding for the City’s waterfront includes:
LWRP ($110,000): completion in 2023 of Harborside Master Plan, including designs for an Environmental Learning Center, trails, multi-use building and recreational amenities.
DRI ($2.9 million): kayak launch, Riverfront Walk at Durkee Street, trails, waterfront overlook and various improvements to Macdonough Park.
The LWRP was adopted by the City Common Council on May 2, 2024, and included input from a waterfront advisory committee comprising representatives from the City of Plattsburgh government and community. Two public workshops were held, and a survey was sent to the community to gain input from Plattsburgh residents and waterfront stakeholders.
Plattsburgh waterfront; and the waterfront plan map, 2025.
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