EAST SIDE
COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
An expanded building renovation program in four investment areas designed to improve the business climate, combat vacancies, and contribute to the overall revitalization of the corridors.
TRANSFORMING THE CORRIDORS’ BUSINESS DISTRICTS
The East Side Commercial Districts Program (ESCDP) provides funding for building renovations in four investment areas—Jefferson Avenue Commercial District, MLK Park Business District, Broadway Fillmore, and Kensington Bailey. These investment areas were chosen because they represent traditional mixed-used commercial districts; there is demand from building owners; and an established nonprofit Local Program Administrator (LPA) has shown an ability to administer a targeted building renovation program.
The LPAs use funds to award matching capital grants to district building owners ensuring decisions are made at a local level with oversight from the community nonprofit. Each of the four investment areas receives additional funds to administer the program and hire an experienced consultant or staff member to assist with program administration. These funds ensure LPAs receive the capacity building and technical expertise necessary to establish a portfolio of solid projects that have the greatest impact on the commercial district.
Local Program Administrators
LPA Contact List
Broadway Fillmore Neighborhood Housing Services
Citizens’ Alliance, in partnership with the Black Chamber of Commerce
Heart of the City Neighborhoods, Inc.
WHY IT MATTERS
There is a need to expand neighborhood-serving businesses including retail, restaurants, and other services, and increase mixed-use opportunities along the corridors. At the same time, there is a desire to maintain the historic character of the buildings on the corridors and re-establish traditional walkable community business districts. Buildings along the corridors have a broad range of needs— from exterior façade renovations and interior improvements, to systems improvements and code compliance upgrades—that range in scale and cost. Additional funding will support building improvements, greater assistance for building owners, and improved capacity to market and implement the program.
A STORY
FROM THE EAST SIDE COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS PROGRAM
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