Key to this community transformation project are principles of partnership, inclusiveness and action.
Partnership- Uptown is rich in its talent and commitment to small business retention and development, to sharing the stories of the artisan and artist, and to appreciating the value of community living.
Inclusiveness- Uptown is a community of many communities--- stakeholders from the entire region, representing diverse economic realities, ethnic traditions and artistic expressions. All have a voice in this process. All will be a part of Uptown's future.
Action- Uptown is ready for action. Pulling together all of the planning efforts and all of the project ideas into real transformation means going forward now. The momentum created by early wins in promoting businesses and carrying out projects that are moving forward now, will also energize more transformative strategies for Uptown's future.
