Beautification and Community Enhancement

Beatification & Community Enhancement

The Beautfication and Community Enhancement Committee is charged with the responsibilities to plan and implement that are directly aligned with the Four Point Main Street approach to downtown revitalization for beautification and community enhancement that consists of the following:

Recruit and manage volunteers for standing committees and community projects.
Administer the Façade Grant Improvement Program.
Coordinate and apply for grant funding to improve downtown aesthetics, such public art projects, green space and seasonal decorations

Interested in helping out? Call or email us – manager@downtowndubois.com or 814-371-3064

Beautification and Community Enhancement as a part of the Strategic Goals:

DDRG’S strategic goals tie in some way to parts of all four of our core values. We have developed “Performance Outcomes” related to those core values in which DDRG will deliver a value-add service to the community, and “Performance Means” – what is necessary to achieve the Performance Outcomes. DDRG has structured its core work plan according to these roles, which are organized along committee and Board structure:

It’s all about curb appeal. DDRG is committed to attracting investors, visitors, businesses, and residents to Downtown DuBois; if they see small-scale improvements and attractive surroundings, it will lead to large scale investment, and ultimately increased property value and tax revenues, plus community pride.

Implementation Goals

Identify and provide funding for façade improvements to individual businesses in downtown as funds are available. Administer application process and recipient compliance.
Coordinate/Facilitate and identify opportunities for public art, harmonious aesthetics and green space. Examples include:
- Murals and scluptures
- Gardens, landscaping, and shade trees
- Other public aesthetics (holiday décor, flags, fountains, community signage)
Promote resources for historic preservation and enhancement. Assist preoperty owners with achievements in historic preservation and/or renovations.
Advocate on behalf of downtown DuBois for competitive public funding for such projects as streetscapes, transportation enhancement, trial systems, and parks.
- Represent downtown DuBois at regional forums on community development
- Provide a collective voice for advocacy on issues affecting downtown businesses.
Coordinate/Facilitate and/or identify projects related to cleanup and general maintenance.
- Organize community clean-up(s)
- Vacant window program
- Window display workshops
Coordinate common decoration and/or participation campaigns among downtown businesses and property owners.
- High school team spirit, holidays, and community events