5 TARGETED PROGRAMS
East Side Avenues oversaw implementation and management of five programs, provided guidance, capacity building, peer-to-peer assistance and monitoring. Specific projects were chosen based on community input gathered through extensive stakeholder meetings, listening sessions and ideas submitted from residents and other stakeholders.
East Side Commercial Districts
Created an expanded building renovation program in four investment areas to improve the business climate, combat vacancies, and contribute to the overall revitalization of the corridors. Read more.
Community-Based Real Estate Development Training
Training building owners who live on the East Side in real estate development. Read more.
Commercial Building Stabilization Fund
Established a dedicated funding source to support stabilization of at-risk historic buildings in the target investment areas. Read more.
Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor
Created a cooperative operating and business model and planning for capital improvements for a unified tourist destination around Michigan Street’s unique assets. Read more.
Central Terminal
Restored the iconic building as a year-round, regional venue and asset for the Broadway Fillmore neighborhood. Read more.