Monday, December 2, 2013

What Indian Head needs most

This is what Indian Head needs most: a Downtown Development Corporation.
See several great examples (links checked 5/25/16):
1.  Downtown Statesville Development Corporation is a non-profit, 501(c) 3 organization charged with administering the Main Street Program and managing the revitalization of Downtown Statesville, located in the beautiful foothills of North Carolina at the intersections of I-77 and I-40.   Downtown Statesville Development Corporation’s mission is to provide leadership dedicated to the historic preservation and enhancement of Downtown Statesville. Our organization promotes downtown as the economic, social and cultural center of Statesville.
2. The Dundalk Renaissance Corporation is a non-profit, community-based membership organization and community development corporation dedicated to revitalizing the greater Dundalk community.  We were born in 2001 during a broad-based community planning process sponsored by Baltimore County government called an Urban Design Assistance Team.  DRC's mission is to develop and implement community-endorsed plans to revitalize, improve and promote Dundalk's neighborhoods, economy, and quality of life.  As a 501 (c) 3 organization, we utilize grants, loans, and tax-deductible contributions to fulfill our mission.
3. The Havre de Grace Main Street program is one of a network of statewide, citywide, and countywide Main Street programs, with more than 2,100 active Main Street programs nationally.  
4. Downtown Frederick Partnership works to enhance, promote and preserve the vitality and economic viability of Downtown Frederick by implementing the national Main Street Program for the benefit of Frederick businesses, residents and visitors.  Founded in 1990 as a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization, Downtown Frederick Partnership has managed Downtown Frederick’s Main Street program since designation in 2001. Main Street designation is awarded by Main Street Maryland (State of Maryland) and is recognized by The City of Frederick and the National Trust Main Street Center. 

5.  and here is one that is a St Mary's county public/private partnership for community Development - a MUCH broader scope...
The Community Development Corporation serves residents of St. Mary's by promoting public and private investment in communities throughout the County.  The Corporation is a catalyst for positive change in communities where commercial and residential redevelopment is needed.

The Corporation was created in 1985.  It is an independent, non-profit entity.  The Board of the Development Corporation is composed of representatives of the community at large, business, finance, commercial and residential development, the defense contracting community, the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, the St. Mary's County Housing Authority, Department of Social Services and Department of Economic and Community Development.

Since 2000, the Development Corporation has focused almost exclusively on commercial revitalization in the older commercial areas of Lexington Park.  Projects such as the redevelopment of Lexington Manor and the reconstruction of Great Mills Road are typical of initiatives undertaken by the Corporation to focus federal, state and local resources on enhancing this older area.

1 comment:

  1. I just revisited the Downtown Statesville page and found this:

    Goals & Objectives

    DSDC works to create a well-balanced program for the economic development of our downtown district by focusing on 4 areas: Promotion, Design, Economic Restructuring and Organization.

    Promotion:
    Goal: Make Downtown Statesville first in people’s minds as a preferred destination.
    Objective: To increase business activity in Downtown Statesville.

    Design:
    Goal: Enhance the physical appearance of downtown Statesville while preserving the local heritage.
    Objective: To make downtown a place where people want to live, work and play.




    Economic Restructuring:
    Goal: Make downtown an attractive investment opportunity.
    Objective: To attract, retain and grow investment in Downtown Statesville.

    Organization:
    Goal: Expand the base of public/private revenue sources and volunteers for downtown.
    Objective: To increase sustainable activity, involvement and investment in downtown and DSDC.

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