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Neighborhood Revitalization Progress Report

Neighborhood Revitalization Progress Report

Jamestown Renaissance Corporation recently had a report prepared by czb LLC entitled "Housing Market Analysis and Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy." This report was made possible by the generosity of both the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation and the Ralph C....

1K Kids Run Registration

Our 1K Kids Run will continue this August 19th at Community Day. The run will start at 12 PM (Noon), but please arrive by 11:45 to complete registration. Please fill out the following form to guarantee your child a shirt! Loading...

Lisa Hatch and Zach Agett added to JRC team

Lisa Hatch and Zach Agett added to JRC team

The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation has announced that Lisa Hatch has been hired as Executive Director for the organization and Zachary Agett has been hired as the Marketing and Events Manager. In addition, the organization recently completed its relocation to the...

Farmers Market Returns To Jamestown On Saturday

Farmers Market Returns To Jamestown On Saturday

Jamestown’s farmers market has a new day of the week and a rebranded name. For this summer, the farmers market will take place on Saturdays instead of Thursdays along Cherry Street between Second and Third streets. Also, the new name is the Jamestown Public Market...

Jamestown Community Prepares To Get Hands-On

Jamestown Community Prepares To Get Hands-On

One of the teams from last year’s Hands On Jamestown event pose in Tracy Plaza. Last year over 800 volunteers came together to make the event a success. Hands On Jamestown, a communitywide effort facilitated by the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation to clean and...

FREE HISTORIC TAX CREDIT WORKSHOPS ON MARCH 2

FREE HISTORIC TAX CREDIT WORKSHOPS ON MARCH 2

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (February 14, 2017) – One of the biggest challenges for Jamestown's revitalization is the financial burden of renovating historic buildings. Grants and loan programs from the city, state, and foundations are available to help fill financial gaps...

Hello Jamestown, NY

Hello Jamestown, NY

From development projects to neighborhood revitalization, the City of Jamestown, New York, is experiencing an economic and cultural renaissance. Jamestown is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. For more information, visit www.jamestownupclose.com.

Lakeview Avenue Joins Historic List

Lakeview Avenue Joins Historic List

Homeowners along and near Lakeview Avenue can now receive tax credits for renovation work. Earlier this month, the state Board for Historic Preservation approved adding Lakeview Avenue to the state Register of Historic Places. This is the first residential...

CRCF to Sponsor Christmas Parade Fireworks

CRCF to Sponsor Christmas Parade Fireworks

Businesses are expanding their hours and holiday decorations are lighting up the streets of downtown Jamestown in preparation for The Gift Exchange Christmas Parade and Holiday Celebration, presented by The Resource Center. One key part of the holiday parade year...