The City of Plattsburgh is one step closer to getting a makeover in its downtown.

City officials recently submitted plans to New York State for it’s revitalization project; Plattsburgh secured $10-million from the state.

Some of the work proposed includes turning the Durkee Street parking lot into a multi-use building and park.

The plans have been in the making for nearly 20 years.

“You know we started this process looking at 15 plans over 18 years all of those plans had merits and things that still hold true but we never had the support or push from the state so to varying degrees we were unable to carry them out but now we have this wonderful opportunity,” said Community Development Director Paul DeDominicas.

The approval process is being described as speedy– if the plans are approved, construction should begin this summer.