$3 million Green Innovation Grant for riverfront green infrastructure
Peekskill
Summary
The city just won a $3 million GIGP grant to design and build bioretention, tree trenches, rainwater harvesting, and streambank stabilization along the riverfront. Engineers cautioned the money won't stretch as far as it sounds, so projects will need prioritizing.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
$3 million in new state grant money for riverfront stormwater projects — no local tax hit, but maintenance will fall to the city.
Riverfront park users and downstream properties benefit from reduced flooding and better water quality.
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