Urban Renewal

Urban Renewal If you are interested in buying a property offered for sale by the Utica Urban Renewal Agency (URA), Board Members

Mayor Robert Palmieri (Chairman)
J.

Welcome to the Urban Renewal Agency

The Urban Renewal Agency (URA) provides access for individuals, businesses community organizations and other developers interested in redeveloping tax foreclosed, abandoned and distressed properties acquired by the City of Utica. Individuals or organizations that are applying for the acquisition of property must demonstrate that they can make the necessary comm

itment and have the financial ability to complete the project. Michael Mahoney
Joseph Burke
Lonnie Jenkins
Marques Phillips
Joseph Betrus
Robert Burmaster

Utica Urban Renewal Agency Mission

“Restoring and developing sustainable neighborhoods one property at a time.”

The Urban Renewal Agency accomplishes our mission by:
• Actively marketing and selling tax-foreclosed and donated properties within the Urban Renewal Target Area
• Thoughtful planning of neighborhood development to assure revitalization of the community
• Encouraging private individuals and businesses to become neighborhood stakeholders in sustainable residential, commercial, industrial and/or mixed use development
• Enhancing marketability of the Urban Renewal Target Area through aesthetic and structural improvements
• Conducting Agency led redevelopment projects through selective acquisition and sale of property
• Land banking of strategic parcels of land for future development

04/14/2026

🚨 Now Hiring in Utica, NY! 🚨

Looking for your next opportunity? Housing Visions is growing, and we’re hiring for TWO key roles at our Utica Office:

🔧 Maintenance Supervisor
🏢 Property Manager

Both are full-time, benefit-eligible positions offering:
✔️ $24–$26/hr
✔️ 4-day workweek + half-day Fridays
✔️ Generous benefits (100% employer-funded HRA, 401k match, PTO + more)

Whether you’re hands-on, keeping properties running smoothly, or leading operations and resident experience, there’s a place for you on our team.

✨ Join a mission-driven organization making a real impact in our communities.

👉 Apply today and be part of something bigger!

04/13/2026

📷 Roscoe Conkling Park (intersection of Elm St and the Parkway)

Did you know that prior to an annexation in 1904, Utica only extended as far south as Pleasant Street? Most of the land farther south, including where Conkling Park was eventually developed, was then part of New Hartford.

Read more about how our city became “Utica As We Know It” 👉 www.gumagazine.com/our-stories/utica-as-we-know-it

04/12/2026

Mayor Michael Galime will be in attendance to provide updates on issues impacting South Utica and will also take questions from the public. South Utica Councilperson Joe Betar and Councilperson At-Large Heather Wasielewski will be there as well.

We hope to see you there!

Date: April 13th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: 106 Memorial Parkway (New ICAN/Children’s Museum)

03/12/2026

From the archives of the History Center: Aerial view over Utica. So much to see, huge tank farm in North Utica, old Genesee Street bridge over the tracks.

What do you see?

01/21/2026

A creative sticker project is bringing new energy and pride to Utica while connecting residents with local businesses.

01/06/2026

The City of Utica has unveiled the latest three stickers from the Experience Utica 2025 logo collection.

01/06/2026

THEN & NOW: The Roundhouse Garage on Noyes Street in Utica still stands - here’s a look at it “back in the day” and today! This photo, courtesy of the Oneida County History Center , is featured in our story on Utica street names in the January 2026 issue of Greater Utica Magazine.

Read the story online 👉 https://www.gumagazine.com/our-stories/the-word-on-the-street

01/06/2026
01/06/2026

More than $5.7 million in state funding has been allocated to seven projects in Utica aimed at boosting economic development, planning efforts, tourism, and cultural institutions.

My yearly Christmas post.Thank you, Michael Peek for creating this.
12/22/2025

My yearly Christmas post.

Thank you, Michael Peek for creating this.

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1 Kennedy Plz
Utica, NY
13502

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Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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