Facade improvements are physical upgrades that add aesthetic and economic value to the built environment by making repairs, replacements or additions to existing buildings. Repair and renovation of building facades is important to neighborhood business districts, as significant enhancements to the appearance of the neighborhood and businesses can draw more customers and increases sales in the district and protect the existing investments in commercial properties and the businesses that they house. Merchants, property owners and the surrounding neighborhood all benefit from these changes and investments.

 

Coordinated facade improvement programs can have an even greater impact on a neighborhood business district by providing access to funding and technical assistance and facilitating a greater number of improvements in the corridor.