Downtown Neighborhood Association

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DNA Mission, Vision, Values

Mission:

We are nurturing the growth of downtown by amplifying art, life, and local business. This is the heart of our city, and we support our neighbors: restaurants and galleries, artists and architects, businesses, residents and nonprofits. We uplift our history because it shapes our future. We champion the arts and stand up for our community’s character. We advocate for development that provides community benefit. Together, we’re cultivating a stronger neighborhood, where both locals and visitors can feel connected to this place called Richmond. 

Vision:

We envision a neighborhood pulsing with life. A place where great businesses thrive with food, music and art -- all blending in a tapestry of local culture. We see a downtown where history, local resources, and creativity are embedded into the landscape. This is a community of neighbors united with one another, and connected through the goals of the DNA.

Values:

  •          Celebrating the character and identity that is central to this neighborhood, the heart of the city

  •          Honoring those who have shaped this neighborhood

  •          Championing the arts through supporting artists, galleries and the ecosystem of art making

  •          Communicating the events, changes, and issues in the area

  •          Connecting local businesses to each other and to decision makers

  •          Advocating for affordable living

  •          Meeting neighbors face-to-face, and listening first