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Since 1974, PCDC has been an active partner and catalyst in revitalizing City Neighborhood Commercial Corridors. The Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization (NCR) Unit within PCDC, plays a multi-faceted role in stabilizing and growing Retail/Commercial Districts where they face strong competition from Big Box Retailers, Shopping Centers and Regional Malls. The staff works extensively to improve the general business climate and quality of life throughout the various communities
The NCR Unit targets the assistance to individual entrepreneurs as well as for broader area benefit. The Programs range from providing financial resources to businesses making storefront/security improvements to coordinating Corridor promotions/marketing campaigns through Street Festivals. NCR encourages the active participation of the Business Associations, Community Development Corporations and Civic Groups as well as the support/cooperation of the Public and Private Sectors in the planning and implementation of the specific goals and objectives. Currently the NCR Unit serves 44 Corridors and several Special Project Areas.
The Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization (NCR) Program works with community organizations and local business associations to strengthen the economic base of neighborhood commercial districts. The NCR Department focuses on improving the appearance and operations of neighborhood shopping areas. PCDC provides both technical and financial assistance to merchants, business associations and community development corporations located within the targeted NCR districts and the adjacent areas through its Commercial Area Specialist (CAS) Program. The NCR department places its concentration on Commercial Area Strategic Planning, Crime Prevention assistance, Storefront Improvement assistance, Special Event Coordination, Real Estate Development assistance and overall Corridor guidance.
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