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Overview
A weak regional economy presents a challenge to downtown Jamestown’s revitalization potential. As is true in many American cities, much of the wealth of the community has migrated from the center of the city to a more affluent suburban perimeter. Downtown retailers have relocated and industry has moved away from the historic complex of mills and factories along the river. Due to its size and location, however, downtown Jamestown is well positioned to become the center for culture and business among regional residents and visitors.
Opportunities
Jamestown has a compact, active, and “walkable” center, and it has maintained its small-city identity with
valuable resources downtown. Building on a national trend — Americans have begun to rediscover the charm and
appeal of urban life — downtown can capitalize on its cultural, recreational and historic resources to become the
region’s hub and meeting place.
Benefits
Signifi cant generators of activity, such as cultural, entertainment, and recreational facilities could support additional stores, offices, and perhaps housing downtown. Historic preservation of the downtown’s architecturally significant buildings could draw potential interest from the tourism sector, which could play a larger role in the downtown economy.
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