YNDC and Partners Celebrate the Start of Phase Two of Bernard Street Revitalization Project

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

On February 12, 2025, YNDC and project partners celebrated the completion of phase one of the Bernard Street revitalization project and the start of phase two with a groundbreaking. Phase one of the project included: the assembly of land on the street; clearing of more than 500 cubic yards of debris; installation of new infrastructure: sidewalks, curbing, street paving, and other infrastructure; completion of home repair for existing property owners; construction and sale of three new homes; and preparation of three additional lots. Phase two will include the construction of three additional homes. The homes will be completed in early summer 2025.

The project is made possible through funding support from the City of Youngstown including the HOME Investment Partnership and First Ward American Rescue Plan funding. PNC Bank provided construction financing for phase one and Premier Bank for phase two. The vacant lots were assembled by and acquired from the Mahoning County Land Bank. The builder for both phases is Joe Koch Construction. The project also received support from The Raymond John Wean Foundation, City of Youngstown, and the Glenwood Neighbors Business Association.