A strong and healthy downtown is increasingly recognized as a key contributor to community identity and economic success.  Regions with strong and appealing urban centers can better attract private investment, encourage new businesses formation and support residential growth.

The vision outlined here paints a picture of what downtown Jamestown could be and what it must become of it is to serve as the economic, social and environmental catalyst that the region needs.  In order to succeed, downtown must continue to be reshaped in ways that reflect national trends favoring expansion of cultural, educational, recreational, entertainment, and residential uses and waterfront renewal.

The Jamestown Urban Design Plan outlines a vision for renewing downtown Jamestown, identifies actions needed to accomplish the vision, and defines the roles & responsibilities of the institutions and people who can make it happen.  It grew out of an extraordinarily collaborative year long effort in 2005 involving city government, business and community leaders, foundations, downtown businesses and city residents and was completed in 2006.  It continues to serve as the shared vision for the downtown and is used as a guiding document for the Renaissance of Jamestown!