Completed Engagement
What we've done
Engaged 67 Advisory Group members across 4 meetings
Launched Market East Revival at press event November 7th, 2025
Formed 6 topical subcommittees to guide strategic areas of the revival:
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Activation and Vacancy
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Arts, Entertainment, and Culture
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Economic Development and Incentives
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Future Land Use
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Public Safety
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Streetscape and Urban Realm
Received nearly 1,000 responses to online survey
Established 4 North Star core values to guide the work of the advisory group.
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Market East will be a safe and welcoming corridor for all.
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Market East will serve as a dynamic economic engine that fosters economic opportunity and resilience in the city and region.
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Market East will be a regional destination with large anchors and a walkable, resident-friendly environment.
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Market East will have a clear and cohesive identity.
Engaged community members, stakeholders, and experts in 8 focus groups.
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Activation and Vacancy
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Arts, Entertainment, and Culture
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Economic Development and Incentives
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Future Land Use
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Streetscape and Urban Realm
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Public Safety
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Transportation
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Open Discussion
Met with key stakeholders in one-on-one meetings. These meetings are continuing throughout the engagement as we explore feasibility and implementation.
Initiated market study and refined preliminary development scenarios based on public feedback
Cut ribbon on first full-scale activation, Meantime on Market, bringing local retailers to the corridor
Secured a nearly $1M grant from DCED for the revival of the Reading Terminal Headhouse facade