Ensure new waterfront development is well-sited and designed
The Town of Lysander, Town of Van Buren, and Village of Baldwinsville are currently working on a Joint Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP), a collaborative effort focused on strengthening waterfront resources, improving resilience to flooding, and enhancing public access and recreational opportunities.
The LWRP is a locally prepared, comprehensive land and water use program focused on the community’s designated inland waterways, including the Seneca River and Oswego River. The LWRP will also include a Harbor Management Plan to help guide and manage water-dependent uses.
- Authorized by the New York State Coastal Management Program
- Reflects a shared community vision shaped by public input
- Balances natural resource protection with waterfront economic development
- Ensures that future projects within the coastal area are consistent with local policies, promoting sustainable use and preventing resource impairment.
Purpose of an LWRP
Adapted from: https://dos.ny.gov/local-waterfront-revitalization-planning-process
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Enhance public access to the waterfront
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Prevent the displacement of water-dependent uses by uses that don't require waterfront
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Align land use regulations with State objectives to protect natural areas
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Ensure new development is protected from flooding and erosion
Waterfront Revitalization Area (WRA)
What Types of Projects Might an LWRP Recommend?
Common examples include, but are not limited to:
