E17 - Small Investments, Big Impact: How To Improve Your Downtown, With Leeann Crews EDO Breakthrough podcast

E17 - Small Investments, Big Impact: How to Improve Your Downtown, with Leeann Crews

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The most impactful downtown revitalization strategy might just be the least expensive one…

In this episode, Leeann Crews shares how the Downtown Frederick Partnership is implementing “incremental changes,” measuring community health, and turning overlooked spaces into beloved community assets.

Key Takeaways:

How to measure the health of your downtown and find innovative solutions to problems
Why targeted grant programs like facade and mission interior grants create lasting economic impact with minimal investment
Creative approaches to transform "nooks and crannies" into community highlights

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About the Guest:

Leeann Crews is the Associate Director of the Downtown Frederick Partnership. You can connect with Leeann on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leeanndickerson/

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