Our Work | Our Community
Our Mission
The DowntownABQ MainStreet Initiative is a community redevelopment organization, State designated since 2008. Our mission is to promote and support downtown’s economic, social, and creative vitality through community-driven projects and programs. A revitalized and vibrant downtown is a symbol of community economic health, local quality of life, pride, and community identity.
Downtown Growers' Market
Started in 1996, The Downtown Growers’ Market’s mission is to support and promote local agriculture, small business development, and community engagement in order to better the economics, health, wellbeing, and education of New Mexico residents and visitors.
Love the Downtown Growers Market? Now you can support it in the off seasons by donating HERE >
Stories of Downtown
Crossroads is a monthly newsletter from the Downtown Arts & Cultural District and DowntownABQ Main Street Initiative that celebrates our downtown community by highlighting new downtown businesses, celebrating happenings and in the age of coronavirus, advocating for regrowth and rebuilding.
The Albuquerque Artwalk
Started in 2018, The Albuquerque Artwalk is an independent arts organization and community of artists working to elevate New Mexico’s emerging creative economy. Their platform organizes block-by-block placemaking events that support local artists and local brick and mortar establishments. Their purpose is to spark the vibrancy of the arts by organizing experiences at the neighborhood-level.
Support Artwalk HERE >
Past Projects
DowntownABQ MainStreet was established in 2008. Go here to see our past projects and initiatives
Arts & Cultural District
The Downtown Albuquerque Arts & Cultural District is both a place and a program in action: it is a designated area of 30 blocks in Downtown Albuquerque, and as an initiative of DowntownABQ Mainstreet, the District supports the creative economy of Downtown Albuquerque. This is accomplished this through promotional support, funding, and partnerships.
Support the Arts & Culture District HERE >
Downtown Data
For the data-minded, click here to learn more on downtown demographics and statistics. You can also read our ESRI Market Profile and Community Profile.