Project Purpose
602 Fountain Avenue
A purchase agreement has been signed for this beautiful new 1,280 square foot home. The City is striving to design homes that support the character of the Fountain Avenue Neighborhood. For details on other available homes, please contact the Paducah Planning Department at (270) 444-8690.
Please check out the new Fountain Avenue commercial that is being shown on television!
Public Notice--Request for Proposals
The City of Paducah is requesting sealed proposals for the purchase and transfer of property at 424 Harahan Blvd., 331 North 16th Street and 333 North 16th Street. A minimum bid of $10,000 will be accepted for the property at 424 Harahan Blvd and a minimum bid of $20,000 will be accepted for either 331 or 333 North 16th Street. The transfer of this property will be based on the best-evaluated furture use of the property and the highest bid compliance with applicable codes and Urban Renewal and Community Development Agency minimum bid requirements. The minimum bid requirements can be found here.
Persons interested in submitting a sealed proposal should contact the Paducah Planning Department at (270) 444-8690 for additional information. All sealed proposals should be submitted to the Planning Department prior to 9:00 AM, central time, on Monday, August 2, 2010. All proposals will be opened Monday, August 2, 2010 at 9:00 AM in the City of Paducah Commission Chambers.
The City of Paducah reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted.
Featured Homes
The City of Paducah has rehabilitated two beautiful homes in the Fountain Avenue Neighborhood to spur private development. These homes are located at 1614 Park Avenue and 1636 Harrison Street. They are available from the Pennyrile Area Development District under the Kentucky Housing Corporation Program. A link to the application and more information can be found under "Housing Assistance" in the upper right-hand corner of this page.
1614 Park Avenue
1636 Harrison Street
Welcome to the Fountain Avenue Revitalization Program!
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Fountain Avenue Neighborhood Watch
The Fountain Avenue Neighborhood has an active and growing Neighborhood Watch. This group is a wonderful partner with the City of Paducah to enhance the quality of life in the Neighborhood. If you would like to become a part of the Neighborhood Watch, please contact Dr. Calvin Shanks at calvinshanks@gmail.com.
Upcoming Events
New Home Construction Under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program:
The Purchase Area Development District is constructing two new homes to be sold under this program. They are being built at 1316 Madison Street and 1415 Madison Street. Please see the pictures under the Housing Assistance tab above. The NSP was developed mostly to provide for economic recovery by returning vacant properties back to productive use. The program primarily allows for the purchase, rehabilitation and resale of certain properties. Another eligible use is for reclamation of vacant properties in certain areas with a high need score. The Purchase Area Development District is administering this program and will select candidates for these homes. Please contact Mr. David Hargrove with the PADD for more information at (270) 251-6158.
Vacant Property Demolition:
The City of Paducah has awarded bids to demolish some vacant properties in the Fountain Avenue Neighborhood to enhance the quality of life for our residents. We hope that soon new homes will be constructed on these reclaimed lots. The lots are as follows:
1436 Park Avenue, 1617 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, 1621 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, 1638 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, 406 N 16th Street, 410 N 16th Street and 508 N 16th Street.
Home Stabilization:
The two brick bungalows located at 331 and 333 North 16th Street are in the process of receiving new roofs and windows. Some loose bricks are being tuck-pointed to beautify the exterior of the homes. The City hopes this will spur private development of these two homes.
The City has just selected the next two homes to be stabilized to spur private development. They are located on two high-visibility corners at 533-535 Fountain Avenue and 633 Fountain Avenue. The stabilization work will begin in the coming months to futher enhance the quality of life for the Fountain Avenue Neighborhood.
New Look for Available Properties Coming Soon:
Soon you will notice a more user-friendly property list. Staff is currently updating interior photos, number of bedrooms and bathrooms and other features of each available home to release on the "available properties" page! Check back soon to get even more details on the available homes.
Construction has concluded on 1616 Monroe Street! The pictures below chronicle the construction of this home.
October 16, 2009:
October 19, 2009:
November 5, 2009:
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December 10, 2009:
December 30, 2009:
February 8, 2010:
February 24, 2010:
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April 23, 2010:
Progress:
Through the winter season and into the spring, activity is at a high peak in the Fountain Avenue Neighborhood. Below are some pictures of homes being currently constructed and rehabilitated.
330-332 N 16th Street 315 Harahan Blvd
1415 Madison Street 1316 Madison Street
331 North 16th Street 333 North 16th Street
Why Live in the Fountain Avenue Neighborhood?
Across the nation there is a growing trend of people moving back to the city core. You can now take advantage of this rapidly growing trend. The City of Paducah is committed to revitalizing its older neighborhoods and transforming them back to the grandeur the community once enjoyed. Lowertown was the first undertaking of this effort and the community as a whole has embraced its great success. The Fountain Avenue project offers anyone interested the opportunity to be a part of the new old neighborhood (neotraditional) renaissance.
The Fountain Avenue housing stock contains a large variety of structures ranging from shotgun style, less than 1,000 square foot homes to larger, 4,000 plus square foot, eclectic, Victorian style homes. The Fountain Avenue Neighborhood is sure to contain a home that is right for you and your family! Please be sure to check out what is available by clicking on "available properties".
The goal is to restore the neighborhood back to a mixed-income, economically diverse neighborhood similar in character to what it was in the early 1900’s. In order to maintain the character of the existing housing stock and make sure new construction is compatible with the neighborhood character, design standards have been put into place that helps maintain the historic fabric of the neighborhood. This is an important quality to preserve in order for the neighborhood to maintain its unique identity, promote a sense of home and to help maintain increasing property values.
Location and amenities are some of the key selling points in the neighborhood. The neighborhood is situated between an area west of North 13th to the west side of Fountain Avenue and the south side of Park Avenue to the alley just north of Jefferson Street. A project boundary map can be seen by clicking on the quick link to the right. This central location gives you easy access by walking, bicycling, public transit or driving to downtown shops and entertainment, the Lowertown Arts District and nearby recreation destinations such as Noble Park and Lang Park. Lang Park is a circular round-a-bout that is considered a key feature of the neighborhood. Improvements to the park are planned in the near future. Contact the Planning Department if you think you might be interested in living in a neighborhood with front porches, tree-lined streets, sidewalks, alternative transportation and a community where neighbors know and take care of each other.
Progress
The following map shows the status of parcels in the Fountain Avenue Neighborhood. A larger image can be accessed here.
The final plan has now been adopted by the City Commission as of April 10th 2007. A hard copy of the plan is available at the Planning Department, the Public Library, Margaret Hank Cumberland Presbyterian Church (1526 Park Avenue) and Fountain Avenue Methodist Church (301 Fountain Avenue).
To download the plan, click here
The City has finalized an incentive package, enacted a marketing program and created other informational materials. Please click on "About the Project" then "Incentives" to learn more about the incentive program.
For more information contact info@fountainave.com