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Jamestown officials outline home‑rehab and infill program, developer forum and HUD timeline
Summary
City staff described a planned home‑rehab and infill program funded from federal/municipal grants, an April 30 developer forum and a June conference for manufacturers; public comment and a May 15 HUD formula announcement will shape next steps.
At its April 7 meeting, the Jamestown City Council heard updates on housing initiatives including a home‑rehabilitation fund, an infill redevelopment program and outreach to developers to attract infill and adaptive‑reuse projects in downtown Jamestown.
Ellen (city economic development presenter) told the council that the city will co‑sponsor a developers forum on April 30 to showcase infill and adaptive reuse opportunities. Planned walking and trolley tours will highlight neighborhoods and downtown buildings with redevelopment potential, including properties on Savannah Avenue, Spring Street, Fulton Street, First Street (Worsted Mill) and several historic commercial buildings downtown.
Staff also reviewed a proposal for use of an identified pool of program funding. Council members were told that $640,000 is already in play for housing initiatives; staff described $140,000 dedicated to home rehabilitation and said the remaining roughly $500,000 is intended for a home redevelopment/infill development program. Staff stated an extension of existing funds was not necessary at present and described a timetable that includes public‑comment and a public hearing on or around May 15, a June request‑for‑proposals (RFP) step and an anticipated program rollout and zoning/planning review over the summer months.
Housing staff likewise noted that the city’s annual action plan and consolidated plan remain in progress and that HUD’s May 15 formula announcement could affect some timelines; the city will share opportunities for public engagement as the federal guidance becomes available.
Separately, staff described two conferences they are organizing or supporting: a developer forum on April 30 and “Retool 25” on June 3, a business/energy conference aimed at manufacturers and companies considering relocation or second sites. Retool 25 will cover sustainability, energy efficiency and energy innovation and is intended to connect local industry with suppliers and workforce groups.
Speakers identified in the discussion included Ellen (economic development presenter), Crystal (development director) and Jane Potter (DOD office); staff asked council members to review program materials circulated before the meeting and encouraged participation in the April 30 forum.
Next steps for the housing programs are the May 15 public comment/hearing window, a June RFP for program projects and subsequent zoning and planning approvals for projects that advance.
