Downtown Forward
Take the Downtown Wayfinding Survey!
The City of Albuquerque is creating a new Downtown wayfinding system to improve signage, navigation, and the overall experience for pedestrians and drivers. Share your input by May 30, 2025 for a chance to win a $50 Downtown ABQ Gift Card!
Downtown 2050 Redevelopment Plan
The updated plan outlines a long-term vision to guide growth, transportation, and investment in Downtown Albuquerque—focusing on walkability, vibrant corridors, and preserving cultural and historic character.
Downtown Outreach
Whether it's infrastructure improvements, safety concerns, or community events, you deserve to be notified first. Join our directory to build better relationships and communication in Downtown Albuquerque.
Forward Ahead
Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
2025 legislation allows TIF districts to be created across entire Metropolitan Redevelopment Areas with approved plans, including gross receipts tax (GRT) revenue, in addition to property tax. This change significantly increases potential TIF revenue, enabling larger-scale redevelopment projects.
Support for a Business Improvement District (BID)
MRA is collaborating with local business leaders to reconstitute a Downtown BID. City staff is actively fostering collaboration among key stakeholders to contribute to the successful creation of this downtown coordination initiative.
Downtown 2025 Plan
MRA is updating the Downtown Redevelopment Plan. This update will present a fresh and ambitious vision for the future of downtown. The plan will provide a roadmap to grow our flourishing community in a way that can attract new residents, businesses, and visitors to Downtown.
Track progress on the downtown plan update here.
