Mayor Noble said, “I want to thank everyone who applied to serve on this committee, we had a great many qualified residents to choose from. We are excited to appoint these 13 members to the Waterfront Advisory Committee, each will bring a unique set of skills, expertise, and perspectives to the process. I look forward to working with this group to make a new vision for our waterfront.”

The WAC will collaborate with City and State staff, as well as planning consultants, to update Kingston’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan (LWRP), starting with a Public Outreach Plan to ensure broad community participation. The Plan will engage City residents, including special-interest groups and stakeholders, in order to build consensus around how to advance and update planning for a resilient waterfront into the future.

Kingston City Planner Suzanne Cahill said, “Kingston is widely recognized for our waterfrontages along the Rondout and Esopus Creeks, and Hudson River. As our community continues to expand and attract more population, we want to ensure that growth is well thought out, respecting our environment, providing public access and enjoyment, and suitable growth that recognizes a resilient vision for the future.”

Originally adopted in 1992, the LWRP established a framework for protecting and enhancing Kingston’s coastal resources. The updated plan will accommodate the effects of climate change, expand coverage to include the Esopus Creek, create a Harbor Management Plan for the Rondout, and attract investments in waterfront projects. 

This project is funded by the New York State Department of State under Title II of the Environmental Protection Fund.

More information about the Waterfront Advisory Committee Members and Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan planning can be found at www.engagekingston.com/waterfront-revitalization-plan.