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CERF EDPP Application

Recreation Economy for Rural Communities Action Plan
 

PDF Link to Plan

 

Recreation Economy for Rural Communities Action Plan
Hyperlink to PDF Plan
Source:
www.siskiyoucounty.org/news/2023/1/17/rercplan
City of Yreka, and U.S. EDA RERC Technical Assistance
Page Number references: 6,13, 19
Year of Approval: 2023
Subregional Planning Document

Page 6, The Carnegie building holds promise as a future hub for visitors and recreation, as well as a community space, and/or a co-working space .

Page 13, Goal 1 – Grow Yreka’s Downtown Amenities
Action 1.5 – Carnegie Building: Conduct additional fundraising for the Carnegie Building to support the plan for use.

Page 19, Action 1.5— Carnegie Building
Conduct additional fundraising for the Carnegie Building to support the plan for use.

-This has potential for a “base camp” or visitor landing place for the community.
-Multi-purpose community meeting space, incubator space, visitor information center.
-Explore new relationships and funding opportunities.
-Create a visual prospectus that shows potential of the facility in the future, both indoor and outdoor space that will inspire potential funders.
-EDC and City are partners in this effort.
-RISE dollars already committed (600k) already secured ▪ McConnell 400k ▪ Ford Family Foundation 250k ▪ Minor bank investments.