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North Country Rural Development Coalition Awarded "Rural Preservation Company of the Year" by New York State at Rural Housing Coalition Conference TICONDEROGA, NY – October 4th, 2024 – The North Country Rural Development Coalition (NRDC) has been honored with the prestigious "Rural Preservation Company of the Year" award by the New York State Rural Housing Coalition. This award, presented during the annual Rural Housing Coalition Conference in Lake George, marks a significant milestone in NRDC’s history, as it is the first time in the 45-year history of the award that the organization has received this recognition. This highly competitive award is granted based on...

04 October, 2024

The Essex County Land Bank, in partnership with the North Country Rural Development Coalition (NRDC), is seeking proposals for a creative placemaking pilot project in the Town of Ticonderoga. This program will be funded and administered by the Essex County Land Bank in conjunction with state funding agencies and partners. The initiative aims to transform spaces near blighted, vacant, and abandoned properties through public art installations, fostering community pride and economic revitalization. The project will focus on the creation of five murals in the downtown corridor, accompanied by a community festival...

01 August, 2024

Learn about multiple careers in healthcare including educational and skill requirements and job duties from current healthcare professionals. [pdf-embedder url="https://northcountryruraldevelopment.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-MASH-Camp-Application-v2.pdf" title="2024 MASH Camp Application v2"]...

17 June, 2024

Invitation for Certified Contractors: Join the Approved Contractor List for Housing Initiatives Summary: North Country Rural Development (NRDC), in collaboration with the Essex County Land Bank, is excited to announce an open invitation for certified construction and home rehabilitation contractors to join our Approved Contractor List. This initiative is part of our expanded efforts, supported by $4.7 million in funding, to enhance housing conditions through rehabilitation, emergency repairs for the elderly, manufactured housing replacement, demolition, and new home construction across Warren, Washington, and Essex counties. Programs Included: Essex County’s CDBG Home Rehabilitation and Manufactured Housing Replacement Program Washington County’s CDBG Home Rehabilitation Program NRDC Tri-County...

03 February, 2024

Request for Proposal: Transforming Ausable Forks – Downtown Revitalization and Innovative Design Summary: North Country Rural Development (NRDC), in collaboration with the Essex County Land Bank, is seeking visionary proposals from qualified firms for the transformative revitalization of Ausable Forks. This initiative aims to rejuvenate the downtown area, focusing on sustainable development, innovative design, and community engagement. We are inviting firms with expertise in urban planning, architectural design, and landscape architecture to contribute to this pivotal project. Scope: The selected firm(s) will develop comprehensive plans that include but are not limited to urban design strategies, public space improvements, infrastructure upgrades, and the...

03 February, 2024

Strategic Planning and Economic Impact Analysis for Pride of Ticonderoga Summary: As North Country Rural Development (NRDC) marks its 40th year, we are inviting proposals from seasoned consultants to assist in strategic planning and conducting a comprehensive economic impact analysis. This effort is key to our anniversary celebrations and will inform our path forward. Your expertise can help shape our future. Scope: Assistance in developing a strategic plan, conducting an economic impact analysis, and compiling these into a comprehensive report. This collaboration will culminate in insights that will guide our organization for years to come. Deadline for Submissions: March 1 Contact: Questions and requests...

03 February, 2024

Branding, Website Redesign, and Annual Report Enhancement for North Country Rural Development (NRDC) Summary: North Country Rural Development (NRDC), alongside Essex County Land Bank, is seeking innovative proposals for a comprehensive rebranding initiative, including website redesign and annual report enhancement. This project celebrates our 40th anniversary and aims to spotlight our legacy and future plans. We invite experienced firms to contribute to this transformative project. The selected firm is expected to work with our current website content and website designer, Neural Tornado. Scope: The project encompasses creating a new logo, redesigning our website for an improved user experience, integrating social media, redesigning...

03 February, 2024

A former graduate fellow will help research Tidonderoga's oldest industry, a 1756 sawmill Fort Ticonderoga has embarked on a new partnership with PRIDE of Ticonderoga and the Town of Ticonderoga to research and document the military sawmill near the falls of the LaChute River that operated under the direction of Fort Ticonderog's garrison commanders. In anticipation of an eventual reconstruction, Fort Ticonderoga is supporting the town by hiring a dedicated research fellow to compile a history of the sawmill. After a nationwide search for candidates, BrianGerring a former 2021 Edward W. Pell Graduate Fellow, was selected to prepare the report. A U.S....

30 May, 2022

TICONDEROGA | As larger and more northern communities have cashed in on the state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Ticonderoga has watched from the sidelines — but a group of local leaders believes this could be the year all that changes. The DRI, a $10 million bonanza designed to dramatically change the fortunes of New York towns where progress and economic development has stalled, or full potential has not been realized. In the North Country, maps show that communities including Plattsburgh, Watertown, Saranac Lake and Potsdam have all won, forming an arc across the top of the state. READ THE FULL ARTICLE...

30 May, 2022

Pride of Ticonderoga through the Restore program $100,000 Town of North Elba for the Town of North Elba Housing Rehabilitation project $500,000 Housing Assistance Program of Essex County for Accessibility Home Repairs project $143,025 READ THE FULL ARTICLE...

30 May, 2022