Six areas of the City of Jamestown would be designated “Pilot Residential Districts” under a proposal that changes zoning to allow for infill housing. Jamestown City Council learned more about the proposal at their work session Monday … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Discuss Zoning Changes To Allow For Infill Housing
Jamestown City Council will discuss changing zoning in parts of the city to allow for infill housing. Infill housing is typically new houses constructed on vacant, underused lots interspersed among older, existing properties in established urban … [Read more...]
City Council To Receive Information On Possible Zoning Change
Jamestown City Council will receive information about a possible zoning change for an area near Jackson-Taylor Park. The information will be presented at the City Council Housing Committee meeting at 6:30 p.m. tonight. According to the staff … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Annual Action Plan – June 12, 2025
The Jamestown Department of Development is seeking public input on their Annual Action Plan and Five-Year Consolidated Action Plan. They're also grappling with what could happen if the funding from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban … [Read more...]
Community Input Sought on Jamestown’s Annual Action Plan
The Jamestown Department of Development is looking for community input on how to use $1.4 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The City of Jamestown is designated as a Community Development Block Grant … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Hear Proposal That Aims To Speed Up New Housing Development
Jamestown City Council will hear a proposal Monday night that would speed up new housing development in the city. Jamestown Department of Development staff will present on a pre-permitting concept first to the Housing Committee at 6:30 p.m. … [Read more...]
14 Projects Receive $175,000 Total From Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth
The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth has awarded 14 economic development grants totaling $175,000. The funding supports economic development projects that focus on revitalization and long-term strategic investment throughout … [Read more...]
Jamestown Dept. of Development Has Deep Concerns Over CDBG, HOME Program Elimination
The Jamestown Department of Development has deep concerns with President Trump’s proposed federal budget, which calls for the complete elimination of the HOME program and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. In a … [Read more...]
City Council Defeats Resolution Reallocating Funds To Remediate Gateway Lofts Project Site
Jamestown City Council defeated 3 to 6 a resolution that would have reallocated $640,000 in HOME Program funds to remediate the Gateway Lofts Project site. Between the public hearing and privilege of the floor, four people spoke in favor of the … [Read more...]
City Of Jamestown Attempting To Get State Funding For Prendergast Landing Project
The City of Jamestown is making another attempt at getting state funding for the Prendergast Landing Project. Jamestown City Council will review a request to apply for $2 million in Restore New York funding for the $2.7 million project located at … [Read more...]