Making the Case for a new Community Revitalization Corporation
Meadville is lucky to have several community and economic development organizations working to better our community, but none have the explicit mission and staff capacity to lead and implement downtown (re)development and public improvement initiatives. Communities with thriving downtowns often have a dedicated organization and staff who are waking up every day thinking about how to make downtown better. Community Revitalization corporations (CRC’s) (also referred to as community development corporations) bring together different players–like private developers/investors, business, government and charitable organizations–for a focused strategy to improve the vibrancy of the downtown and community. CRC’s do this by facilitating public-private partnerships, leveraging grants, tax credits and other development financing tools for difficult-to-develop real estate or by spearheading public improvement projects (curbs/sidewalks, lighting, traffic signals, public art, etc.). A group of stakeholders were invited to form a steering committee to imagine the possibilities of how a CRC dedicated to downtown revitalization could deliver a shared vision for a vital Meadville.
Who’s On the Team
It’s a team effort to make things happen! We’ve gathered members of the community representing various interests and partnered with outside consultants to ensure all aspects are covered.
Is a proud partner of this project
Experts in community planning & real estate strategies
Office of Economic, Civil and Community Engagement is convening this project
Providing guidance on strategic planning
Leading the charge are fifteen community members, covering a mix of public, private, and charitable interests
What Are We Doing
The Steering Committee has been meeting regularly to review the landscape of existing planning documents and downtown improvement efforts and reviewing best practices and lessons learned from other communities. The Steering Committee is excited to engage the broader Meadville community to better understand the challenges and opportunities facing Downtown Meadville and to inform the development of a vision and multi-year strategy to improve the downtown.
Reports & Updates
Learn about what a CRC could means for Downtown Meadville
Learn More and Get Involved
Explore the full report to understand the vision for Downtown Meadville and see how you can contribute to our community’s future. Your involvement is crucial to the success of this initiative.
Together, we can make Meadville a place where everyone wants to live, work, and play. Join us in this exciting journey!
Want to Help?
Improving Downtown Meadville is a community effort. If you’d like to join us, here are some things you can do to get involved.
Spread the Word
Share about our mission on social media! #MakeItMeadville
Stay Informed
As the project progresses, we will send email updates.
For further inquiries
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