ABOUT THE PROJECT In 2025 The Essex County Land Bank, in partnership with the North Country Rural Development Coalition (NRDC), worked with the community to install six mural projects in the Town of Ticonderoga. This program was titled, ‘Walls Between Waters,’ and it was funded and administered by the Essex County Land Bank in conjunction with state funding agencies and partners. This project coincided with the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) in Ticonderoga and the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. The project focused on the creation of six murals in the downtown corridor, accompanied by a community festival. The 2025 project transformed or stabilized blighted, vacant,...

15 January, 2026 /

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 /

Essex County Land Bank (ECLB) invites your esteemed firm to submit a proposal for conducting a comprehensive Housing Feasibility Study in Newcomb, NY. This study aims to assess potential housing development opportunities that include a blend of homeownership and affordable rental units, emphasizing community feedback, grant subsidies, land use planning, and design considerations. Key responsibilities for the selected consultant include: Engaging the Newcomb community through public meetings, surveys, and focus groups to understand housing needs and desires. Conducting a market analysis to gauge homeownership and rental unit demands considering demographic and economic factors. Assessing available land for development, aligning recommendations with...

17 November, 2023 /