Our Story
Collegetown has always been more than a neighborhood—it's been a crossroads. For over a century, it's where Cornell meets Ithaca, where students become locals, where late nights turn into lifelong memories.
But in recent years, the neighborhood has faced real challenges. Rising costs, changing habits, and a pandemic that hit small businesses hard have left gaps in the fabric of the community.
In 2025, a group of neighbors decided to stop waiting and start building. Business owners, landlords, city officials, Cornell representatives, and residents came together to form the Collegetown Community Collective—a 501(c)(6) nonprofit dedicated to revitalizing the neighborhood we love.
We're not here to preserve Collegetown in amber. We're here to help it evolve—thoughtfully, sustainably, and together.
