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Mayor highlights beautification program as Tonawanda wins $10 million DRI grant
Summary
Mayor White presented the city—s beautification recognition to a local business owner and noted Tonawanda was awarded a $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant from the state.
Mayor White presented a monthly beautification recognition to Timothy Weibel of 6 Main Street for maintaining and improving his business property and storefront. The council and mayor praised the property for murals and maintenance and said the award fosters pride and encourages other businesses to invest in appearances.
During the same remarks the mayor said the city was awarded a $10,000,000 Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant from the state. The mayor framed the beautification program as complementary to DRI investments: "We were just awarded a $10,000,000, a DRI from the state, and we get more people coming in into the city. You know what? I want it to look halfway decent," the mayor said.
Why it matters: DRI funding positions the city for major downtown projects; the beautification recognition is a local effort to improve the public realm ahead of increased visitor activity.
Next steps: Mayor and staff will continue to publicize DRI planning steps and encourage business participation in beautification efforts.
