The Urban Activation Institute, a Social Welfare Organization

We Bring Downtowns

To Life.

Empowering Artists

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.