The Urban Activation Institute, a Social Welfare Organization
We Bring Downtowns
To Life.
sponsoring public installations and engaging local artists in the downtown community.
Engaging Citizens
changing the dialogue of what makes a vibrant downtown.
Collaborating Businesses
creating centralized advertising with high aesthetic standards and a public purpose.
Benefiting Communities
cutting-edge place-making at no taxpayer cost.
Public Benefit
No public Money.
New public attractions.
Generating local Revenue.
creating new public destinations through art, cultural experiences, and street-level activations, we help connect corporate and institutional sponsors to foot the bill, increasing local foot traffic and tourism to your community.
Communal Interest
Increased light and activity
art, culture, and activity attract locals and visitors downtown to benefit hotel, restaurant, and other urban establishments.
Identity Development
Opportunity to Redefine
establish a new or continued unique local neighborhood character, showcasing downtown as a warm and welcoming reflection of your community through public art and unique programming experiences.
Economic Opportunity
Growth in Value
with continued activities and support from local cultural institutions, raise overall property values and downtown identity.
Developing Districts
Creating Public Spaces
adding purpose to districts through art and cultural experiences as well as street-level interaction, while supplementing downtown activities through video and live entertainment.