(Ad)venture Capital Fund
New or Enhanced Public Spaces Partners ... What are your big ideas?
Consider applying if you're: a property owner or manager.
These partnerships could focus on existing spaces that function as public spaces but need programming or other enhancements. Or they could be new places that have never functioned as public space. This could include new parklets, small plazas, or empty lots that could become temporary public spaces. The only requirement is that when these spaces are open, they are open to the public and not restricted exclusively to owners/ tenants/customers. Share your idea, and we can go from there.
Specifics You'll Need to Make Your Public Space Pitch:
1. Description of your proposed project
Provide your proposed scope of work along with illustrative to-scale drawings and/or photos. Indicate how emergency vehicles can access the site and who will maintain the space daily. The space must be accessible from the sidewalk. Explain how this public space will add vibrancy to Midtown.
2. Proposed location
Identify the location(s) within the boundaries of the Midtown Improvement District (MID) where the project will be implemented (sidewalk, street, park, or plaza) or a privately owned public space. All necessary elements should be identified such as electricity, accessible parking, restrooms, trash service, etc.
3. Preliminary budget and proposed timeline
Indicate the total project budget needed to implement your proposal. Public spaces and enhancement projects need to be in active City permitting within 6 calendar months.
4. Assistance your project will need
Indicate the type of assistance you're seeking from Midtown Alliance, such as inspiration, contracted design expertise, permitting and regulatory guidance, promotional support, introductions to other partners with synergistic interests, and seed funds.
Let's go!
E-mail your proposals and questions about (Ad)venture Capital to Ansley Whipple, Midtown Alliance Programming + Activation Project Manager: