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What
is CCRA?
CCRA works to provide education, advocacy, information
distribution, and collaboration to local governments,
downtown development authorities, urban renewal authorities,
business improvements districts and other private and
non-profit groups involved in downtown or commercial
district revitalization. CCRA oversees four primary
programs areas:
. The Colorado Main Street
Programs;
. Community Revitalization
Partnership (CRP) Reports;
. Development and Improvement
Districts Forums;
. Membership Services.
The Colorado Main Street Program works to revitalize
traditional downtown districts within the context of
historic preservation. The Main Street Approach™
is based on the
National Trust for Historic Preservation community
demonstration project (1977 – 1980) that resulted
in the establishment of the National
Main Street Center (NMSC). The NMSC advocates a
return to community self-reliance, local empowerment,
and the rebuilding of central business districts based
on their traditional assets of unique architecture,
personal service, local ownership, and a sense of community.
Click here for the Colorado Main Street Application.
The Community Revitalization Partnership (CRP) is a
program that offers one and two-day technical assistance
visits to communities involved in downtown revitalization.
This program is a collaborative effort with the Colorado
Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)
and local host organizations. Assessment Services/Assessment
Visit - Focusing on current conditions in the downtown.
These assessment visits provide valuable information
about the strengths and opportunities of the downtown
and create the foundation from which a work plan can
be developed. Click here for CRP Assessment Visit Application
Procedures and Requirements.
Forums for Development and Improvement Districts are
focused on advocacy and consensus building for a variety
of Colorado neighborhoods and communities, downtown
development authorities (DDAs), urban renewal authorities
(URAs), business improvement districts (BIDs), and others
involved in revitalization. CCRA brings BIDs, DDAs and
URAs together to discuss common issues, challenges,
successes, and develop strategies. CCRA also provides
seminars and consultation to local governments and community
groups interested in utilizing property assessments
of tax increment financing through creation of a BID,
DDA or URA.
Member Services include programs and benefits available
to association members. Our members are one of our most
valuable resources in the ongoing exchange of information
and ideas to build and sustain better communities. Not
a member? Read more about Benefits of Membership and
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