OPERATION FACELIFT PROGRAM Revitalizing Corridors Through Rehabilitation of

Commercial Properties

This book contains previous grant projects assisted through the program. The images provide recipients an idea of what a limited budget and various resources can produce to improve a community.

THE PROJECTS

The Operation Facelift Program provides funding for small businesses in select target areas. Since 1998, grants have been provided to restore the exterior façade of innercity businesses. The following are some of the many projects the program has seen

Project Description: Brick Repair, Canopy, Paint, Window Trim Total Cost: $20,693 Grant Amount: $5,346.50

Project Description: Awning, Stucco, Paint, Signage, Lighting Total Cost: $40,000 Grant Amount: $15,000

Project Description: Awning, Wood, Paint, Pressure Wash Total Cost: $31,000 Grant Amount: $15,000

Project Description: Stucco, Tile, Lighting, Signage Total Cost: $ 112,000 with three units Grant Amount: $45,000 (each unit received $15,000)

Project Description: Awning, Resurface Doors, Paint, Tile Base, Stucco, Lighting, Sign clutter removal Total Cost: $19,750 Grant Amount: $19,000

THE DESIGN PROCESS

The Operation Facelift Program created designs for select buildings in the REnewSA target areas. The following are images of these designs.