The Village of Spring Valley has been awarded a $20,000 grant through the New York State Hudson Valley Greenway program to help fund the drafting of a comprehensive village plan.

The award was presented today during the monthly meeting at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park by Andy Kitzmann, Executive Director of the Hudson River Valley Greenway, to Schenley Vital, Mayor of Spring Valley.

Village officials say the grant will serve as phase one of a broader initiative to update Spring Valley’s zoning and density plans. Phase two is expected to involve a second round of grant funding focused on revitalization efforts, economic development, and transportation improvements across the village.

Officials noted that the Village of Spring Valley has not had a comprehensive plan in years, and say the grant will help provide the village with a clear roadmap for the next decade regarding zoning, transportation, economic development, infrastructure, and future growth.