Charleston Urban Renewal Authority (CURA)

Contact Information: 

Patrick H. Brown III, Director
815 Quarrier Street, Suite 244
Charleston, WV 25301
P: (304) 348-6890
F: (304) 348-6892
cura@citynet.net 

Patrick H. Brown, III, Director
Carolyn S. Lane, Office Manager/Relocation Officer
Joynce Staats, Secretery

The Charleston Urban Renewal Authority strives to administer plans for five urban renewal areas in which the Authority oversees economic redevelopment efforts including infrastruction improvements, land use regulations and the renovation or removal of blighted structures. The agency is governed by a seven member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council.

The Charleston Urban Renewal Authority administers plans for five urban renewal areas. In these areas, the Authority oversees economic redevelopment efforts including infrastructure improvements, land use regulations and renovation or removal of blighted structures. The agency is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council. Members include:

  • Edward H. Maier, Chairman
  • David Rollins, Vice-Chairman
  • Jack Cavender
  • Diane Strong-Treister
  • Karen Haddad
  • Lew Tyree
  • John M. Wells, III