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The Riverfront Concert Series is the beginning of the
effort to transform the riverfront into a place for activities
and attractions that bring the community together.
• Create a Chadakoin River Basin &
continuous riverwalk
• Create neighborhood connections
• Establish a riverfront tourism
attraction
• Advance the redevelopment of key
riverfront parcels
• Establish new controls on riverfront
land use
• Coordinate with BPU expansion
Establish a Riverfront Tourism Attraction
The riverfront is the best location for a tourism attraction that could serve as a magnet for visitors to downtown Jamestown. This facility must be of sufficient scale to serve as a major draw, attracting at least 100,000-200,000 visitors annually, significantly more than other attractions within the area. Attraction visitors could be drawn into the heart of downtown, visiting other exiting and planned attractions, stores and restaurants. The best location for such an attraction would be the Blackstone property. Additional analysis will be needed to determine a precise program for such an attraction, assess its financial feasability, evaluate potential sites, and determine what type of facility would most benefit Jamestown. Potential uses include museums, other culturally focused facilities and commercial uses such as a carousel or water park.
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