activities · 14
what they do
direct service · 14
- Curating and Promoting Public Art Community Collaborative Art ProjectsThe organization offers a self-guided tour of sculptures and murals in Downtown Mesa through a Downtown Guide & Art Walk. They feature various public art pieces, including "Acrocanthosaurus," "Bearly Fishin'," "Betty," "Big Charlie Black," "Big League Dreams," "Booked for the Day," the "Butterfly Mural," the "Cinderella Mural," and "Climb as High as Your Dreams."
- Curating and Promoting Public Art Community Collaborative Art ProjectsThe organization offers a self-guided tour of sculptures and murals in Downtown Mesa through a Downtown Guide & Art Walk, featuring various public art pieces such as "Acrocanthosaurus," "Bearly Fishin'," "Betty," "Big Charlie Black," "Big League Dreams," "Booked for the Day," the "Butterfly Mural," the "Cinderella Mural," and "Climb as High as Your Dreams."
- Maintaining an Event Listing Website Destination Marketing & Event SupportThe organization maintains a website to list events happening in Downtown Mesa, providing a centralized resource for visitors and residents.
- Maintaining an Event Listing Website Destination Marketing & Event SupportThe organization maintains a website that lists various events taking place in Downtown Mesa.
- Managing Parking Services Visitor Parking & Eco-Friendly Vehicle AccessThe organization provides over 5,000 free parking spaces daily in Downtown Mesa, with free garage parking after 5 PM on weekdays and all day on weekends, and manages parking permits for employees.
- Managing Parking Services Visitor Parking & Eco-Friendly Vehicle AccessThe organization provides over 5,000 free parking spaces daily in Downtown Mesa, with free garage parking available after 5 PM on weekdays and all day on weekends. They also manage parking permits for employees in the downtown area.
- Organizing and Hosting Community Events Community Live Music SeriesThe organization hosts various community events, including the monthly Downtown Mesa Sunset Market, weekly storytimes, and the two-day Mesa Amplified music festival with live performances and a neon dance party. They also organize specific events like "Mesa Amplified 'Movie in the Plaza'."
- Organizing and Hosting Community Events Community Live Music SeriesThe organization hosts various community events, including the monthly Downtown Mesa Sunset Market, weekly storytimes, and the two-day Mesa Amplified music festival, which features live performances and a neon dance party. They also organize specific events like "Mesa Amplified 'Movie in the Plaza'" and "Mesa Amplified 'Under the Neon Moon' Dance Party" to engage residents and visitors with arts and culture.
- Promoting Downtown Mesa as a Destination Destination Marketing & Event SupportThe organization promotes Downtown Mesa as a vibrant urban living area, highlighting its proximity to Light Rail, local shopping, dining, and cultural attractions. They also maintain a website to list events and showcase the area's cuisine, local treasures, unique public art, and investment opportunities.
- Promoting Downtown Mesa as a Destination Destination Marketing & Event SupportThe organization promotes Downtown Mesa as an urban living destination, highlighting its proximity to Light Rail, shopping, dining, arts, culture, and unique public art. They also promote local businesses, cuisine, and investment opportunities.
- Promoting Downtown Mesa as a Destination Destination Marketing & Event SupportThe organization promotes Downtown Mesa as an urban living destination, highlighting its proximity to Light Rail, shopping, dining, and cultural attractions. They also promote local businesses, unique public art, and investment opportunities within the downtown area.
- Supporting Local Businesses Local Gift Card and Coupon ProgramsThe organization offers gift cards to support businesses located in Downtown Mesa.
- Supporting Local Businesses through Gift Cards Local Gift Card and Coupon ProgramsThe organization offers gift cards to encourage patronage and support businesses located in Downtown Mesa.
- Supporting Local Businesses through Gift Cards Local Gift Card and Coupon ProgramsThe organization offers gift cards to encourage support for businesses located in Downtown Mesa.
strategies · 10
how they think
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- Activate downtown through cultural and community events community_event_programmingUses recurring events like monthly evening markets and festivals (e.g., Mesa Amplified) to foster community engagement, highlight local culture, and activate public spaces in Downtown Mesa.
- Deepening Early Literacy through Play-Based Learning play-based learningThe organization uses interactive, play-based, drama-focused story times to deepen early literacy skills in young learners by bringing picture books to life.
- Drive economic growth through urban redevelopment and incentives urban_redevelopmentPositions Downtown Mesa as an urban redevelopment hub by promoting residential and economic growth through transformation initiatives, innovation, and investment incentives.
- Driving Urban Redevelopment and Economic Growth urban_redevelopmentThe organization positions Downtown Mesa as an emerging urban redevelopment hub and focuses on downtown transformation, incentives, and innovation to promote residential and economic growth and encourage investment.
- Engaging with Arts and Culture arts-and-culture engagementThe organization promotes year-round engagement by connecting visitors and residents with diverse arts and culture offerings in Downtown Mesa.
- Enhance early literacy through play-based learning experiences play-based learningUses interactive, drama-focused story times that bring picture books to life to deepen early literacy skills in young children through play-based learning.
- Fostering Community Engagement through Cultural Events community_event_programmingThe organization uses monthly evening markets and other cultural events to foster community engagement and highlight local culture, creating a vibrant atmosphere in Downtown Mesa.
- Fostering Community Engagement through Cultural Programming community_event_programmingThe organization uses monthly evening markets and year-round arts and culture offerings to engage the community, highlight local culture, and connect visitors and residents with Downtown Mesa.
- Promote geographic focus to strengthen downtown identity geographic_focusConcentrates event promotion and engagement efforts specifically within the downtown Mesa district to reinforce its identity and vitality as a distinct urban center.
- Promoting Urban Redevelopment and Economic Growth urban_redevelopmentThe organization positions Downtown Mesa as an emerging urban redevelopment hub, focusing on transformation, incentives, and innovation to encourage investment and promote residential and economic growth.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Event Submission
Allows local businesses and organizations to submit events happening within the downtown district for promotion on the association's website.
Parking Management
Manages free parking spaces, parking garages, and employee parking permits to ensure easy access for visitors and employees in Downtown Mesa.
Public Art Program
Provides a self-guided tour of sculptures and murals throughout Downtown Mesa to enhance arts and culture for visitors and residents.
relationships · 23
who they work with
- Arizona Museum of Natural History Partner — Provides on-site parking for the museum.
- Avista Senior Living Partner — Listed as a senior living option in Downtown Mesa.
- Bel-Aire Manor Apartments Partner — Listed as an apartment option in Downtown Mesa.
- Cimarron Apartments Partner — Listed as an apartment option in Downtown Mesa.
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Phoenix Mesa Partner — Provides on-site parking for the hotel.
- ECO Mesa Partner — Listed as a residential option in Downtown Mesa.
- Lofts at the Drew Partner — Listed as a residential option in Downtown Mesa.
- Melody on Main Partner — Listed as a residential option in Downtown Mesa.
- Mesa Arts Center Partner — Presents the "Let's Play! Drama Story Time" event.
- Mesa Arts Center Partner — Provides on-site parking for the arts center.
- Mesa Artspace Lofts Partner — Listed as a residential option in Downtown Mesa.
- Mesa City Plaza Partner — Provides on-site parking for Mesa City Plaza.
- Mesa Convention Center Partner — Provides on-site parking for the convention center.
- Mesa Library Partner — Provides on-site parking for the library.
- Metro at Downtown Mesa Partner — Listed as a residential option in Downtown Mesa.
- Mezona on Main Apartments Partner — Listed as a residential option in Downtown Mesa.
- Municipal Building Partner — Provides on-site parking for the Municipal Building.
- Pennytree Apartments Partner — Listed as a residential option in Downtown Mesa.
- Residences on First Partner — Listed as a residential option in Downtown Mesa.
- Second Avenue Commons Partner — Listed as a residential option in Downtown Mesa.
- Visit Mesa Partner — Provides a Downtown Guide & Art Walk for self-guided tours of public art.
- i.d.e.a. Museum Partner — Provides on-site parking for the museum.
- local vendors Partner — Collaborates with local vendors to participate in the Sunset Market.