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Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization |
The City of San Antonio Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization Program works with grass roots organizations to promote the revitalization of neighborhood commercial districts by attracting consumers, private sector investment and employment opportunities to targeted commercial corridors.
Revitalization and reinvestment in San Antonio’s inner-city has repeatedly been identified as a priority by the City Council. The NCR Program is one component of an overall revitalization effort grounded in the CRAG and Housing Master Plan initiatives.
NCR puts neighborhood stakeholders at the forefront of their district's revitalization process. The goals of the NCR program are to:- empower community groups to restore productivity of underutilized business and retail areas
- improve the physical appearance of each district
- attract and retain businesses
- create jobs and spur investments
- promote the districts as destinations for shopping, entertainment, and dining activities
- 287 Net New Businesses
- 3,382 Net New Jobs
- $125,000,000 in Private Investment in New and Existing Businesses
- Façade Improvements restore vitality to commercial storefronts and increase business activity throughout the commercial corridor. Grantees are eligible for a maximum of $15,000 towards the improvement of their storefront.
In NCR target areas, the NCR Program to date has seen:
Click here to view our latest NCR newsletter
For past issues, view our NCR Newsletter Archive
NCR WORKS ON THREE LEVELS:|
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Partnership Projects build capacity for renewal |
Revitalization Projects implement a vision |
NCR Networking Forum provides tools for success |
The NCR Program also assists businesses and/or property owners that qualify for the following financial assistance programs:
NCR LIBRARY
The NCR office maintains a library of books, magazines, videotapes, slide presentations, training manuals and other reference materials related to commercial revitalization. The library is available to participants and the community at large.
ANNUAL NCR GALA
The NCR program recognizes outstanding performance in the districts with an
annual HACER Gala sponsored by Citibank. Various awards are distributed,
including Accelerated Growth, Communication Excellence, Energized Initiative,
Reclaimed Pride, and the coveted Mayor’s Best Overall NCR Award.
Click here to see the 2008 HACER Gala
Click here to see the 2007 HACER GalaClick here to see the 2006 HACER Gala
Click here to see the 2005 HACER Gala
Click here to see the 2004 HACER Gala
CONTACT US
For more information on the NCR Program and how your organization or business can benefit from our services, please Contact Us.