Neighborhood Beautification Grant

Neighborhood Beautification Grant Criteria

Scoring for grant applications will be based on the following criteria

Visibility

The project is highly visible in its neighborhood and for those passing through
The project will improve visibility of the neighborhood
The project has the ability to positively impact its neighborhood

Design

The project uses high quality, durable materials and/or sustainable materials
The project introduces new amenities for the neighborhood
The project complements the property and is compatible with neighboring properties
The project demonstrates creativity and innovation that could inspire future projects in Salisbury

Value

The project will add lasting value to the neighborhood
The neighborhood demonstrates the ability to maintain the improvements
The applicant demonstrated neighborhood support for the project

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Salisbury’s 2024 Strategic Plan

The Neighborhood Beautification Grant program supports the Healthy, Safe and Engaged Neighborhoods Key Focus Area of Salisbury’s 2024 Strategic Plan.

Strategy: “Implement the Forward 2020 Comprehensive Plan through completing small area plans that improve walkability, connectivity, and access to daily destinations with Complete Street designs and placemaking throughout the City.”

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Forward 2040 – Context-Based Urban Design

Salisbury will be a city of historic and new destinations characterized by a walkable scale, integrated open spaces, and a harmonious built environment. The Neighborhood Beautification Grant program supports the following goals and policies in Salisbury’s Forward 2040 Comprehensive plan:

Goal 4.2. Demonstrate the power of investment of place through community-driven placemaking

Goal 4.3. Recognize, support, and enhance the character of existing neighborhoods, while supporting their ongoing investment and improved adaptation

Policy 4.3.9. Work with neighborhoods to identify ways to improve the visual appearance of neighborhood gateways – locations where residents and visitors enter into a neighborhood. Provide assistance to neighborhood organizations to secure funding from a variety of sources to make gateway improvements.

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