The Redevelopment Authority is proud to support ongoing preservation efforts at the historic Clara Barton (John Ludwig) House. Formed in 2019, the Clara Barton House and Gardens (CBH&G) nonprofit assumed ownership of the property from the Johnstown Area Historical Association…
The Johnstown Redevelopment Authority (JRA) is actively advancing the proposed Urban Industrial Park at the former home of Bethlehem Steel’s Rosedale and Matterhorn operations. Construction is now underway on critical roadway infrastructure. A key milestone in the project is the…
Exciting news for Main Street! On Thursday, December 11th, T-Mobile awarded the Johnstown Redevelopment Authority a $50,000 Hometown Grant to help transform the former Dempsey’s Pub site at 224 Main Street into a new downtown pocket park. The design includes…
Johnstown Redevelopment Authority Advances Revitalization with Renovations at 221 Central Avenue The Johnstown Redevelopment Authority (JRA) is proud to announce the progress made at the 221 Central Avenue property, formerly known as the Cambria-Rowe Business College building. Since acquiring the…
630 & 726 Central Avenue - North American Höganäs High Alloys, LLC The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Johnstown (JRA) continues to make meaningful progress in revitalizing former industrial properties across the City. A key example of this success…
$30,000 Grant Awarded for Downtown Johnstown Pocket Park Project The Johnstown Redevelopment Authority (JRA) is excited to announce the recent award of a $30,000 Capacity and Community Development Program grant from the People, Parks & Community Foundation to support the…
Blighted Property in Hornerstown Set for Demolition: The Cambria County Conservation and Recreation Authority (CCCRA) shared positive news about the long-neglected Sheesley Supply Co. site near the Jim Mayer Riverswalk Trail in Johnstown. Earthmovers Unlimited Inc. has been contracted by…
Redevelopment Authority Awarded $233,510 Community Initiatives Grant for Blight Elimination The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Johnstown has been awarded a $233,510 Community Initiatives Grant from the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies to help eliminate blight along Franklin Street…
TYM Tractor Purchase – Tractor purchased in November of 2024 for use at the Plant – loading and unloading, snow removal, miscellaneous tasks. Rotating Unit for Centrifuge – Rotating Assembly replacement. Grit Chamber Project – Rehabilitation of grit chamber system…
The Franklin Street Corridor/Gateway application was awarded to JRA on behalf of the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies for the year 2017. This application was for a $25,000 grant. The project will develop a strategy for strategic investment of multiple…
