Through the New York State Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), the City of Hudson with Starr Whitehouse Landscape Architects and Planners is seeking public input for an early concept of a waterfront park at the Furgary Fishing Village.

Nestled on the southern edge of ecologically-rich North Bay in Hudson, New York, the Furgary Fishing Village, also known as Shantytown among other names, is an important vestige of the city's maritime past. Local fishermen pursued shad, sturgeon, and herring and operated a fish market on-site starting in the late 19th century. The City of Hudson was granted ownership of the property in 2010, and the site was deemed eligible for listing on the State and National Registers of Historic Places in 2015. Part of the DRI grant includes documentation of the Furgary in coordination with the State Historic Preservation Office and concept design for a community waterfront park. A park is to incorporate interpretive elements/programming recognizing the site’s historical significance. The potential of stabilizing some existing structures will be further studied.

Your ideas are invaluable to developing a public space that celebrates the site's history, preserves the spirit of the fishing village, and is inclusive and accessible to all.

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1. Have you been to the Furgary Fishing Village, located at Dock and North Front Streets in Hudson? Other names for this site include: the Furgary Boat Club, Shantytown, The Shacks, North Bay Access Point

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2. If yes, what do you do at the Furgary Fishing Village? Select all that apply.

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3. How often do you visit the Furgary Fishing Village?

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4. How do you get to the Furgary Fishing Village? Select all that apply.

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5. List three words that describe your feelings about the Furgary today.

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6. List three words that describe your vision of a future park at the Furgary.

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7. How familiar are you with the history of the site and its significance as an example of Hudson River maritime culture?

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8. Do you or anyone in your family have historical ties to the Furgary Fishing Village/Shantytown? Please describe.

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9. What are the top amenities you would like for a waterfront park at the Furgary Fishing Village? Select all that apply.

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10. Provide a possible name for a public waterfront park at this site.

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11. Is there anything else you feel is important to the development of a waterfront park at the Furgary Fishing Village?

We would like to know more about current and future visitors to the Furgary Fishing Village. Please provide as much information as you would like below. All information given will be kept confidential.

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12. What is your age?

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13. What is your gender?

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14. Do you live in the City of Hudson?

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15. If no, in what town or city do you live?

Thank you participating in the survey!

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