Business corridors in our communities are changing at a rapid rate due to large-scale development projects, geographically-focused investments, and gentrification. When external changes impact a commercial corridor, there is often disruption, displacement, and closure of long-standing small businesses in the vicinity. LEDC works closely and on-site with these small business owners to strengthen their operations, access financing, and connect them to government incentives and assistance. Our goal is to help these businesses weather external disruptions and pivot to thrive once development/gentrification brings about new economic vitality to their corridors. At the micro level, we are working to help sustain the livelihoods of the small business owners and the community members they employ. At the macro level, we are helping to maintain the integrity and character of longstanding neighborhoods.
Learn more about the Resilient Business Corridors work we've done along Wheaton/Purple Line
Learn more about the ProBiz work we've done in Washington, DC
LEDC is replicating concurrent efforts we are implementing in the region to support small businesses that are vulnerable due to external forces such as transit projects, significant construction projects, and gentrification.
Current LEDC Resilient Business projects are underway along the following commercial corridors:
Maryland
- Wheaton Triangle
- Silver Spring, MD
- Corridors impacted by the Purple Line construction
Washington DC
- Georgia Avenue, NW Washington, DC
Columbia Heights (Florida Avenue NW to the South, Spring Road NW to the North, Georgia Avenue NW to the East, and 16th Street NW to the West). Also, includes the neighborhoods of Lower Georgia Avenue: Petworth, Parkview, and Pleasant Plains.