Facade Improvement Program
Summary
Downtown beautification is moving toward a construction-manager-at-risk bid with construction hoped for 2027, and the facade program got $100,000 (down from $200,000) for next fiscal year. Councilor Hammond wants this board reviewing both before council does.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
$100,000 in facade grant funds will be available for downtown businesses next fiscal year — half of the original ask.
Downtown business owners can apply for facade grants, and the whole community benefits from a revitalized downtown.
Businesses that expected the full $200,000 program may face more competition for fewer dollars.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Economic Development Advisory Board - Aug 24, 2026
A $200,000 program offering up to $15,000 per commercial property for facade upgrades — paint, windows, signage, awnings — cleared the board and heads to City Council. Applications would be due March 1, with a 10-year easement requirement to protect the city's investment.
Economic Development Advisory Board - Jul 27, 2026
A matching grant of up to $15,000 per parcel could help commercial property owners fix up facades downtown and across the mesa's commercial core. The trade-off is a 10-year deed restriction letting the city repair and bill owners who neglect the improvements.
Economic Development Advisory Board - May 26, 2026
Downtown beautification is moving toward a construction-manager-at-risk bid with construction hoped for 2027, and the facade program got $100,000 (down from $200,000) for next fiscal year. Councilor Hammond wants this board reviewing both before council does.
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