The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Neighborhood Alliance will be hosting a sustainable housing forum later this month to discuss innovative housing and mixed-use programs for the City of Jamestown’s future. Guest speaker of the evening will be Jennifer Kaminsky,...
Jamestown’s front yard gardens are springing to life, filling neighborhoods with eye-catching textures and colors. To acknowledge the value that these gardens and their caretakers add to the city, the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation (JRC) is continuing the GROW...
Every year, hundreds of volunteers from all over the greater Jamestown region come together for Hands On Jamestown, a community-wide effort to clean and beautify the streets of Jamestown. During the event, volunteers assist the City of Jamestown Parks Department with...
City stakeholders may be one step ahead of their competition when it comes to acquiring $10 million for downtown revitalization. It was announced earlier this week that one of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's 2016 signature proposals to invest $100 million in 10 communities was...
"Smart growth" is a phrase that is often used in conjunction with urban economic development strategies, but rarely do we see it defined. Smart growth is more than just a buzz word! The New York State Regional Economic Development Council, the primary funding agency...
In many cases, or in the case of larger metropolitan areas, the use of public-private partnerships for economic development or redevelopment purposes involves the use of public resources and financing capabilities to promote local economic development. Generally,...
The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation has announced that this year’s GROW Jamestown Garden Fair and Home show, presented by Mike’s Nursery, is coming to downtown Jamestown on April 2 from 11 am to 5 pm. The newly expanded event is free for the community and will be...
We've announced that this year’s Doors Open Jamestown event is scheduled for Saturday, January 16, from 10 am to 5 pm at varying locations across the city. Doors Open Jamestown features free admission to greater Jamestown area attractions, raffle prizes at each...
The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation has announced the hire of Mark Geise as Senior Planner for the organization. Mr. Geise comes to the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation from Chautauqua County where he served as Deputy Director of Planning and Economic Development...
We want to hear what you think are the key challenges and opportunities along North Main Street. Use the map on our new project website to leave your feedback on improvements you would like to see at specific locations or trouble spots that should be addressed. The...