The MBDC is to stabilize, revitalize and rejuvenate Millvale’s neighborhoods, through the development of housing, businesses and skills of individuals. The MBDC recognizes the collaboration of the diverse talents and skills of people within the community as an integral part of the process.
PURPOSE
The Corporation can serve as a conduit to operate auxiliary programs that foster the Corporations purpose and goals including but not limited to the Millvale Main / Elm Street Programs (MMES). The Corporation through its’ standing committee’s will also act as an advisory board to auxiliary programs including the MMES.
ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS
To mobilize the resources available in the community, both public and private agency and individual, in support of economic growth and revitalization in the Borough of Millvale.
To disseminate information of and promote interest in the preservation, history, culture and architecture in Millvale.
To implement programs to address the social, economic, educational and developmental needs of the citizens of Millvale.
To support projects to revitalize business districts and neighborhoods.
To advise and acquaint the public and community based non-profits on the community and economic development projects.
STANDING COMMITTEES
Clean, Safe and Green
Clean, Safe and Green will organize programs such as neighborhood watches, and clean-up crews. Clean, Safe and Green promotes safety focusing on providing safe routes for children to walk/bike to school, for residents to access commercial developments, and for recreation.
Clean bridges the gap between safety and greening ensuring that neighborhoods are liter free. Clean also, addresses littered vacant lots, illegal dumping areas that are often opportunity zones for crimes to take place.
Greening is relevant to a neighborhood’s image, appearance, and health issues.
Design
The Design committee will evaluate Main Street Façade Grants and work to enhance the physical appearance of Millvale by rehabilitating historic buildings, encouraging supportive new construction, developing sensitive design management systems, and long-term planning. The goal is to create an inviting atmosphere through window displays, parking areas, signs, sidewalks, streetlights, and landscaping; good design conveys a visual message about what Millvale is and what it has to offer.
Economic Restructuring and Neighbors
The Economic restructuring committee focuses on strengthening Millvale’s existing economic base while finding ways to expand it to meet new opportunities -- and challenges from outlying development. Economic Restructuring helps existing downtown businesses expand and recruit new ones and converts unused space into productive property. The committee will also aid residents in strategies to homeownership.
Sustainable Organization
The Sustainable Organization committee coordinates activities, programs, and getting everyone working towards common goals. The committee is capable of operating flexibly and efficiently, often through collaborating with other groups and public agencies. The goal is ensuring that efforts in Millvale continue after public funding for operations end. Sustainable means having stability in leadership, governance, finances, and staffing.
Promotion (Image and Identity)
The Promotion committee markets Millvale’s assets to customers, potential investors, new businesses, local citizens and visitors. The Promotion committee markets Millvale’s unique characteristics through advertising, retail promotional activities, special events, and marketing campaigns.
Image refers to how the neighborhood is viewed by non-residents and Identity is more closely tied to whether residents become engaged in their own community.
