Please help us build on the Dunkirk DRI Vision. Read the draft vision statement below and let us know what works, whether anything is missing, or how it could be improved.

DRAFT VISION STATEMENT:
The City of Dunkirk outlined a vision for downtown that is striving to harness the powerful connection with Lake Erie as a wave of energy surging with new significant private and public investment activating the waterfront and harbor with activities for residents and visitors. Downtown Dunkirk will be more attractive, livable, walkable, welcoming, and memorable. The Dunkirk DRI will amplify our diversity, history, and unique sense of place with a genuine and authentic experience that will be catalytic for future organic growth.

• Reverse the trend of vacancies in Downtown Dunkirk
• Attract new investment in Downtown Dunkirk through commercial, educational, and entertainment opportunities that will result in increased vitality, more visitors and new residents
• Create a robust environment for rehabilitation of historic downtown buildings
• Reactivate Central Avenue storefronts with new business and services
• Increase opportunities for quality affordable housing
• Spur development that creates employment opportunities and expands the tax base
• Embrace Dunkirk’s strong heritage and ethnic diversity