FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (F.I.P.)

For the past three years the Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission has been working on developing a Façade Improvement Program for properties in the downtown core on Portland Street bounded by Alderney Drive and Five Corners.Commercial buildings abutting the Portland Street sidewalk are eligible for program funding. Phase One was completed in March 2006 with Ekistics Planning & Design producing a preliminary project outline and façade recommendations.

The Second Phase of the Facade Improvement Program includes a detailed summary of design specifics along with application and reimbursement information. Applicants will need to complete an application form and submit drawings of the proposed changes for consideration prior to receiving approval to proceed.

The project completion date is March 31st, 2009. For further inquires or to obtain a F.I.P. binder, please contact the DDBC: 466-2997.