Economic Impacts
Art plays a vital role in Albuquerque's economy.
Neighborhood Walking Tours, funded in part by UETF
The Urban Enhancement Trust Fund helped fund the popular Albuquerque Neighborhood Walking Tour Guides in 2006, and 2008.
These popular guides include maps, a tour of seven of Albuquerque’s neighborhoods including, the North Valley, Duranes, West Park, Raynolds, Nob Hill, Pat Hurley neighborhoods.
- Visit www.walkalbuquerque.org
The impact of Arts and Cultural industries in Albuquerque is nearly $1.2 billion. This sector employs almost 20,000 people and pays wages totalling $413 million.
-from "The Economic Importance of the Arts & Cultural Industries in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County", UNM BBER
How does UETF support the Economy?
Since 1983, The Urban Enhancement Trust Fund has awarded over $12 million to contribute to this vital part of our economy.
