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ELEVATE RENO
Economic Development
Our mission is to create a more vibrant downtown that is economically diverse, equitable, inclusive, sustainable, dynamic, beautiful, and resilient.
DRP State of Downtown
A summary of 2023 statistics and data
Downtown Reno Development Map
Our Economic Development department tracks ongoing real estate investments, plans and developments in downtown Reno. The map below is a real-time look at activity since the Partnership was formed in 2018. Scroll around, zoom in and click on parcels to learn more about projects that have changed the landscape.
Three Pillars of Economic Development
Data & Information
Collect it, manage it, analyze it, and be a strong resource for it.
Community Organizing
Facilitate meetings, make introductions, be available.
Main Street
Entrepreneurship, business development, ongoing education and training.
Six Strategic Initiatives
Property Inventory Database
Maintain robust inventory of parcels and addresses in the BID.
Target Areas for Revitalization
Identify sections of downtown to focus efforts and discover opportunities.
Coordinate with
District Leadership
EDAWN, City of Reno, Governor’s
Office of Economic Development,
UNR, SBDC, and The Chamber of Commerce.
Roundtables and
Stakeholder Meetings
Connect with owners, brokers, and developers, investors, residents, and the community at large in order to gather perspective on economic development priorities and 5-10-year vision for success.
Downtown Reno Urban Main
Coordinate with Nevada Main Street Program. Support downtown businesses, entrepreneurship, and a live/work/play urban lifestyle. Practice sustainability in Design and Economic Vitality
Downtown Reno
Information Packets
Resource for developers, investors, and businesses looking to come to Downtown Reno. Include stats, demographics, contact info, economic information, opportunities, e-Impact data, etc.
Downtown Reno Main Street Program
As a proud affiliate of Main Street America and a designated participant in the Nevada Main Street program—coordinated by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development—the Downtown Reno Main Street Program is dedicated to revitalizing and enhancing the heart of our city.
Our approach follows the nationally recognized Main Street Four-Point Framework—focusing on Economic Vitality, Design, Promotion, and Organization—to create a more vibrant, resilient, and welcoming downtown for businesses, residents, and visitors alike.
Through strategic placemaking, business support, historic preservation, and community engagement, we work to celebrate Reno’s unique character while fostering innovation and future growth. By leveraging public-private partnerships and state-level resources, we enhance walkability, support local entrepreneurship, and create an environment where people want to live, work, and play.
As part of the Main Street America network and with support from Nevada Main Street, we are committed to strengthening the economic and cultural fabric of Downtown Reno—ensuring its continued growth as a thriving destination where history, creativity, and commerce intersect.
Join us in shaping the future of Downtown Reno!
For more information or to get involved, please drop us a note below.
Downtown Reno Data
Our Economic Development department tracks census and demographic data to help builders, investors and entrepreneurs better understand what makes up the city’s core. Below are key numbers to help make sense of potential customers, residents and visitors your proposal or current business might attract.
Source: Environmental Systems Research Institute, Demographic and Income Comparison Profile, numbers from within BID boundaries
City Blocks in Downtown Reno Business Improvement District
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People Live in Downtown Reno
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People Work in Downtown Reno
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Businesses in Downtown Reno
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Visitors to Reno-Sparks
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Dollars spent on Retail, Food, and Drink in 2017.
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