Downtown Richmond Property & Business Improvement District
REPORT ACTIVITIES, EVENTS, OPPORTUNITIES 1 Purpose of the DRPBIDuProvide improvements, maintenance and activities uConvey a special benefit to assessed parcelsuProvide maintenance, safety, nuisance abatement, marketinguPromotions, business development, capital improvementsuRMSI serves as the Owners Association to provide these improvementsuOwners Stakeholders Meeting October 2024 2 Best Time To Be Part of Downtown RichmonduOptimism, Opportunity, Excitement uGrounded in a Solid FoundationuDevelopment in Surrounding Neighborhoods of DowntownuLand and Buildings Ready for Renovation and DevelopmentuService and Small Businesses Retail Spaces uInfrastructure in PlaceuPublic TransportuAccess to all Parts of Richmond and Bay AreauCommunity Engaged 3 Richmond Main Street InitiativeEquitable AccessResource hub for local businesses and residentsClean & SafeNeighborhoodAmbassador Program, Community Green Space UpgradesPromotions & MarketingSpirit & Soul Festival 2023, Downtown Holidays, Business Highlights, Community Programs Economic VitalityDevelopment,PropertyOwnerCollaboration,Workshops,Training, Business ProspectsCommunityBoard of Directors, Committees, Community Partnerships 4 Richmond Main Street Initiative
uRMSI is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to revitalizing historic downtown Richmond as a pedestrian-friendly urban village, offering products, services, arts and entertainment that reflect the communities rich and diverse heritage.uWith a depth of Board, our working members participate in the activities and operations of RMSI, neighborhood and businesses.uBoard of Directors: Diego Garcia, Chair, Dan Perri, Vice Chair, Tiffany Turner, Secretary, Sarah Wally, Treasurer, Yvette Williams-Barr, Cindy Haden, Billy Ward, Ilaf Esuf 5 Map OF Downtown Richmond PBID
6 PBID Annual Budget
47%Clean & Safe28% Promotions, Marketing, Business Development15% Administration 5% Contingency 5% Capital Improvements
7 Downtown Economic DevelopmentuSpirit and SouluGreen Space GardenuHoliday EventuWorkshops and MixersuPrograms and Education uCoBiz Pop UpsuLeftside Printing Thanksgiving Meal Give AwayuShop Small Saturday uTaste of Richmond Fiscal Sponsor 8 Ambassadors & The NeighborsuMary Green, Deonte Anderson and Joshua Ruffen provide a full service program for our downtown residents and business owners.uMaintaining the streets and walks, clean up and refreshing the neighborhood on a weekly schedule.uOffering welcoming and consistent presence, knowing the neighbors and businesses, answering and providing services to them as they may may arise. uCollaboration with City Public Works reporting & response 9 AmbassadorsDeonte Anderson, Mary GreenJoshua Ruffen, Mary Green 10 Ambassadors – Clean and Safe
2,800 HoursOf Service 390 Bags ofTrash Removed60 Bags of Weeds Removed 195 Incidents Reported & AddressedContinual Business Relations 11 Ambassadors Weed Abatement
12 Ambassadors Beautification
13 Maintenance and ImprovementsuRMSI Ambassadors provide supplemental improvements, maintenance and activities that are beyond and above those provided by the City.uThe maintenance program is specific for areas 16th to 6th and Barrett to Bissell, creating cleaner, more accessible and attractive sidewalks and streets to residents and business owners.uServices include litter and rubbish removal, weed abatement, median maintenance, some graffiti removal and sidewalk pressure washing.uThe Ambassadors report in to Public Works for illegal dumping, graffiti and homeless in the downtown corridor. 14 Power Washing the Sidewalks15
Community Garden Beautification Project uGeographic Scope: •● Community Green Space Garden (corner of Macdonald Ave & Harbor Way) •● An estimated 17,000 sq feet. •Service Agency: •● The Re-entry Success Center is a program partner and helps to maintain the space •● This project will contract approximately 15 individuals who are in the RSC Program •Deliverables: •● Funding allows the RSC to provide upgrades to the community garden over the course of 18 months. •● Upgrades will consist of the following: Planter boxes, lighting, native plants, landscaping and beautification events 16 Community Green Space Garden ThroughthegeneroussupportoftheCleanCAGrant,thecommunitygardenreceivedupgradesandimprovements.Thankstothisfunding,theRichmondMainStreetInitiative(RMSI)andtheReentrySuccessCenter(RSC)haveinitiatedaninspiringtransformationofourcommunitygreenspaces.IncollaborationwithRMSI,HeartandSoulofRichmondwithNIADArtsCenter,broughtartistswhocreatedfifteenHearts,installedinthenewlyrenovatedGarden.ThesespecialanduniquepiecesofArtwerecreatedbytheartistsatNIADArtsCenter.
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18 Community Green Space Garden
19 Spotlight: Heart of Richmond
Spirit & Soul FestivalSpirit&Soulbroughtthecommunityavibrantarrayofnewfeaturesandactivities.Fromathrillingkids'chesstournamenttoaninspiringartcontestandthelivelybeatsofBandaandSambaFunk,theeventdrewpeopleofallages,races,andbackgroundsfromacrosstheBayArea.60 vendors, 10 musical performances, classic car show, 50 volunteers, art gallery, bounce house and kids events. ThefestivitieswereheightenedbythecommemorationofRichmondSol's20thanniversary,atestamenttotwodecadesofcommunityresilienceandempowerment:
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Economic VitalitySupporting Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs¡ÉxitoEmpresarial!Ourgroundbreakingall-SpanishSmallBusinessMixer,incollaborationwithCoBiz,OaklandLatinoChamber,CaliforniaHispanicSBDC,andContraCostaHispanicChamberofCommerce,showcasedinvaluableresourcesandprizes.Fromnetworkingopportunitiestoexpertinsights,weempoweredentrepreneursenespañol,fosteringgrowthandsuccess.Vivaelcomercio! 22 Holiday FestivalSanta Sparked Smiles in Downtown RichmondWiththeholidayspirit,weunitedinfellowshipandcommunity,welcomingSantatoDowntown.ThroughcollaborationwithHouseofLovingHands,FoodsCo,andCoBiz,wespreadjoybyprovidingwarmmeals,fruitbaskets,andtoystolocalfamilies,creatingcherishedmemoriesandmomentsofgenerosity. 23 Spotlight: Heart of Richmond
Taste of RichmondTasteofRichmond2023success!ThankstoRichmondEconomicDevelopmentourcitycelebratedcommunity,culture,andcuisine.RMSIparticipatedasthefiscalsponsorandacommunitypartner.Withoverwhelmingattendanceandanoutpouringoflove,it'sclear:Richmond'sspiritisasvibrantasever!Here'stomanymoredeliciousmemoriesahead.
Photo by: Empower Souls Studios
24 Small Business Week April 29 Event
25 Small Business Week Event
26 Downtown Activation
27 Initiatives & Forward Momentum Plan uInventory buildings, use and retail space availableuCollaborate with property owners, boarded up buildings, site conditionsuCollaborate with property owners for desired mix of usesuCoordinate with Arts Programs potential coverage with Art Work uCoordinate w/ City for fence banner @12th, “New Homes Soon” or ART banneruCollaborate with City for activation disposition of vacant lots and buildingsuMarketing campaign to fill all vacant retail spacesuMaximize retail store front properties for full retail use occupation uCampaign to have all store fronts cleaned up, awnings & store signage uPartner with real estate developers to market proposed developments uCollaborate with Foods Co center owners for lease up and clean up 28 Activation & Forward Momentum PlanuRendering of Macdonald with retail, signage, businesses uParticipate with City Econ Development @ Marina Way parking lot uses uPole Banners on Macdonald marketing shops, transit, retail, homes uPole Banners, Signage at Transit Village Nevin Plaza, Liven It Up, Homesu Facilitate a “made in Richmond” products and goods storeuOutward marketing, social media, press, promote variety businessesuCultural vibrancy, historical inclusion, gathering spaces, presence uResident engagement - services and retail desired uMultiple events and community entertainment activities, street faireuEducational programs and workshops uPower Washing, deep cleaning and nuisance abatement 29