The Johnstown Redevelopment Authority was incorporated by the City of Johnstown following World War II. Pennsylvania Cities prompted the State Legislature to create the Urban Redevelopment Authorities Act of 1945. The mission of an Urban Redevelopment Authority is to eliminate blight and dangerous conditions. The Authority is formed by the local governing body and operates independently thereafter both in its business dealings and with respect to debt which it may incur.
The Johnstown Redevelopment Authority exists and operates for two public purposes; the elimination of blighted areas for residential, recreational, commercial, or industrial reuse, and to provide a suitable living environment as well as adequate employment opportunities for the citizens of Johnstown. The mission of the Johnstown Redevelopment Authority is to undertake urban renewal and the continued revitalization of the City of Johnstown, using unified public and private partnerships while engaging citizens in a community vision for growth.
For over 50 years, the Johnstown Redevelopment Authority has played a pivotal role to make Johnstown a vital and thriving community from flood recovery efforts to oversight of the City Parking Authority in the 1990’s, to ownership of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Today the Authority takes great strides to renew and revitalize the City of Johnstown through the diversification of its economy and the reclamation of blighted and abandoned areas in order to restore the community’s economic and social fabric.
The Johnstown Redevelopment Authority works in coordination with the City of Johnstown, the Greater Johnstown Regional Partnership, State and Federal Agencies, and non-profit organizations to help Johnstown renew and revitalize. As the economic and infrastructure needs of the City change and grow with time, the role of the Authority is still to prevent blight and unsafe conditions using the tools and programs available to meet the City’s goals and objectives.
The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Johnstown is a community-driven organization dedicated to revitalizing our city through the elimination of blight, strategic land reuse, and sustainable economic development. In addition to being the owner and operator of the Dornick Point Wastewater Treatment Plant, we work in partnership with residents, local stakeholders, and public and private entities to restore neighborhoods, attract investment, and create opportunities that strengthen the fabric of our community and improve quality of life for all.
Mark S. Critz is a dedicated public servant with deep roots in Johnstown and an impressive legacy in both federal and state leadership. A native of Irwin, Pennsylvania, Critz earned a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1987. His career in public ...
Cheryl A. Labosky is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting. Since joining the Redevelopment Authority in 2014, she has dedicated more than 11 years to its continued growth and success. Over the course of her career, Cheryl has ...
Michelle Cheche has been an integral part of the Redevelopment Authority since 2016, bringing a strong understanding of the City of Johnstown and its neighborhoods as a lifelong resident and graduate of the Greater Johnstown School District. Raised in the West End, Michelle began her tenure as Secretary to ...
Michael Grandinetti has over 45 years of experience in municipal government, currently serving as the Maintenance & Operations Manager for the Johnstown Redevelopment Authority (JRA). Since 2020, he has provided strategic oversight and operational leadership for numerous infrastructure and community development initiatives throughout the Johnstown area. In his role, ...
