Bring energy to the heart of your town

A vibrant and energetic downtown can serve as an economic engine and foster a sense of place and identity. But distressed buildings, empty sites, and competing interests may leave local governments uncertain of how to attract private investment to their downtowns.

How DFI can help

DFI helps local governments attract investment to the heart of their towns. Through strategic actions, communities can add activity, density, and tax value to downtown districts. DFI supports these efforts by:

  • Helping governments understand how public investments attract private investment

  • Understanding a community’s vision and building on those plans

  • Right-sizing ideas and layering in market realities

  • Providing complementary expertise in areas like affordable housing, historic preservation, and brownfields

Downtown revitalization case studies