Eligible Improvements
Retail Development Infrastructure Grants fund infrastructure improvements, for retail establishments or buildings housing a retail enterprise, that are exterior to a property, necessary to promote or develop new or expanded business enterprises, and include:
- Sewer
- Water
- Electric Utilities
- Gas Utilities
- Drainage
- Lighting (for security enhancements)
- Fencing (for security enhancements)
- Site Improvements
- (Landscape only considered if replacement required due to infrastructure improvements)
- Walkways – concrete or other materials
- Parking
- Fire suppression systems
Retail is defined as: storefronts/shops, restaurants, specialty food venues, event venues, salons, grocery stores, drug stores, etc.
Landmark retail is defined as: retail buildings within the historic downtown area with boundaries that coincide with the “Cultural District” designation; and retail redevelopment opportunities at locations that are viewed as gateways into the city (e.g. Highway 5 and Spur 399 – and other locations along Highway 5; Virginia Parkway and 75).