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Causes: Community & Neighborhood Development, Economic Development, Urban & Community Economic Development
Mission: The Richmond Main Street Initiative, Inc. is a community-based nonprofit corporation dedicated to revitalizing historic Downtown Richmond as a pedestrian-friendly urban village, offering products, services, arts, and entertainment that reflect the community’s rich and diverse heritage.
Results: Visit http://richmondmainstreet.org/presentations-reports-and-newsletters
Target demographics: revitalize historic Downtown Richmond as a pedestrian-friendly urban village, offering products, services, arts, and entertainment that reflect the community’s rich and diverse heritage.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 100+ businesses with technical assistance & marketing; 209 youth gain workforce skills; 9 businesses attracted to Downtown; 60+ entrepreneurs participated in our events; 29 arts, culture & wellness events hosted; 2919 hours of maintenance & hospitality services provided to district stakeholders; 310 volunteers contributed 1507 hours of service
Geographic areas served: Richmond, CA
Programs: Economic Development: Business attraction and support Promotion: Attracting visitors, fostering arts & entertainment Design: Enhancing the physical appearance of Downtown Clean & Safe: Ensuring a positive Downtown experience Richmond Main Street Initiative is a certified Main Street program. The Main Street Four-Point Approach® to commercial district revitalization is effective because it is comprehensive and community-driven. Merchants, property owners, and residents become partners and take action on a wide variety of community issues. Everyone benefits from an increased sense of pride and place, safer and cleaner neighborhood, better products and services, and community-oriented events.