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HUD's award of $1.28 million to Colorado
for the Sustainable Main Streets Initiative
Wednesday, October 20, marked an important event for the Sustainable Main Streets Initiative (SMSI). Colorado was awarded nearly $1.3 million toward the initiative, which was launched in April by Governor Bill Ritter (to read more about SMSI, see "Sustainable Main Streets Initiative" below).
The announcement, held at the Blair-Caldwell Library, celebrated a $1.28 million Challenge Planning Grant that will help renovate historic buildings and improve downtown walkways in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, the City of Rifle on the West Slope, the City of Monte Vista in the San Luis Valley and the Town of Fowler in the southeast.
About the grant, Governor Ritter said, "Vibrant downtown business districts are the mark of successful communities. These funds will help Colorado communities improve their central business districts and create a brighter and more sustainable future. Thank you to the federal government for supporting Colorado communities." To read the Governor's announcement about the HUD grant, click here.
