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We hope you enjoy this video and get a good feel for how Ossining is making great strides. The purpose is to spotlight progress made on the Downtown and cross town initiatives which this Board committed to 5 years ago.
Our $60+ million Downtown Revitalization Initiatives is transforming the heart of our community. The new Aqueduct Hub and Multi-Modal Transportation Center is under construction, bringing more than 200 parking spaces, better connections to Metro-North, e-bike accessibility, and new opportunities for downtown businesses.
We’re also investing in Market Square, Brandreth Lot, new housing on State street and Croton Avenue more retail, and numerous streetscape improvements.
The goal isn’t development for development’s sake. It’s a stronger downtown, a stronger tax base, and more reasons for people to live, work, shop and invest in Ossining.
We’re also improving roads, sidewalks, intersections and pedestrian safety—including the Route 9 Road enhancements which will add more parking, new smart lights and safer pedestrian walkways. This is in addition to many paving projects throughout the community.
Good government starts with the basics—and we’re doing the basics better.
We are making progress on a difficult issue: creating more housing while protecting the character of our neighborhoods.
We’re encouraging a range of housing choices—from affordable ownership opportunities to additional rentals—and taking a closer look at zoning and development so that growth is planned, appropriate and enforceable.
There is more work to do here, particularly around enforcement and making sure properties are being used as they are legally permitted.
We continue to invest in the people who make Ossining special.
From improving event spaces on the waterfront and the re-imagination of the Olive Opera House, to Youth programs.
And we’re investing in the Caputo Community Center, our parks and public spaces for multi generation families and those aging in place.
A strong community isn’t just about buildings and roads. It’s about giving people a place where they belong.
And we’re working with community organizations, schools and residents because public safety works best when government and community work together.
We still have challenges: housing, infrastructure, traffic, enforcement, affordability and the pressures that come with growth.
Ossining is not standing still.
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