Mayor Anita Dugatto is inviting members of the public to an informational workshop that will focus on the revitalization of Derby’s historic downtown buildings.
“All of our residents, business owners, and taxpayers have a stake in the financial well-being of Derby’s local economy,” Dugatto said. “Given this, they should have the opportunity to take an active role in the revitalization of our city.”
The workshop is part of an ongoing project of the “Vibrant Communities Initiative,” funded by a grant from the Preservation Division of the state Department of Economic and Community Development.
The grant, being administered by the CT Trust for Historic Preservation, provides for the development of an action plan for an underutilized historic structure within the city that would be significant to Derby’s revitalization efforts.
“Demonstrating the potential of our historic properties is an important part of the community revitalization process,” Dugatto said. “We want investors to see the unique opportunities that exist in our city.”
CME Associates, an architecture, engineering, and technical services firm with expertise in historic preservation, has been selected to assist Derby in developing this plan.
“Our hope is that this plan will serve as a template and catalyst for the revitalization of historic properties throughout the city,” Dugatto said. “I encourage members of our community to come out and learn more about this important project.”
The public workshop is being held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2014, in the Joan Williamson Aldermanic Chambers at Derby City Hall, 1 Elizabeth Street, Derby, CT.