Our 6 Community Standards:
Broad‑based Community Commitment to Revitalization Demonstrate active public & private sector involvement and broad support for downtown revitalization
Inclusive Leadership and Organizational Capacity Show strong, diverse leadership, including volunteers and staff, with the organizational structure to support ongoing initiatives
Diversified Funding and Sustainable Program Operations Maintain a balanced mix of public and private funding sources and robust organizational systems to ensure program sustainability
Strategy‑Driven Programming Align activities across the Four Points (Organization, Promotion, Design, Economic Vitality) around a cohesive, market-based transformation strategy
Preservation‑Based Economic Development Leverage historic and cultural assets to drive economic development in a way that aligns with community identity and market advantage
Demonstrated Impact and Results Track and showcase both quantitative and qualitative outcomes; such as investment levels, business growth, jobs created, building rehabilitation, and community engagement to prove the program's effectiveness
Broad‑based Community Commitment to Revitalization Demonstrate active public & private sector involvement and broad support for downtown revitalization
Inclusive Leadership and Organizational Capacity Show strong, diverse leadership, including volunteers and staff, with the organizational structure to support ongoing initiatives
Diversified Funding and Sustainable Program Operations Maintain a balanced mix of public and private funding sources and robust organizational systems to ensure program sustainability
Strategy‑Driven Programming Align activities across the Four Points (Organization, Promotion, Design, Economic Vitality) around a cohesive, market-based transformation strategy
Preservation‑Based Economic Development Leverage historic and cultural assets to drive economic development in a way that aligns with community identity and market advantage
Demonstrated Impact and Results Track and showcase both quantitative and qualitative outcomes; such as investment levels, business growth, jobs created, building rehabilitation, and community engagement to prove the program's effectiveness
