Magnolia Chamber of Commerce Grants

Magnolia Chamber of Commerce

The Magnolia Chamber of Commerce is leading a community-based Visible Village Vitality effort. This effort capitalizes on the momentum Magnolia has experienced, and uses the findings from two years of Department of Neighborhoods funded outreach as a foundation for action. The Visible Village Vitality effort will install street flags and banners with the new brand Discover Magnolia, host three art walks, and implement an art in empty storefronts program.

Magnolia Chamber of Commerce

The goals of Phases IV and V are to create a Parklet on 33rd Ave W in the heart of the business district (with tables, chairs, benches and bike racks), and install benches/bike racks on 33rd and 32nd W. There are no parks with seating areas near Magnolia's downtown. In 2017/2018, volunteers installed `one-day demonstration Parklets` that were met with great enthusiasm by community members and businesses, who support creating a permanent Parklet. (Photos included). Phases IV/V will strengthen and expand community partnerships we have developed, with Magnolia businesses, City Departments such as SDOT, community volunteers and our broad base of donors.

Magnolia Chamber of Commerce

In an effort to create welcoming and sustainable gathering places in the heart of Magnolia's retail core, the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce will facilitate several streetscape improvements. Planned improvements include new seating and lighting and maintenance and restoration of the historic Magnolia trees that line the area. The anticipated project end date is June 30, 2020.

Magnolia Chamber of Commerce

Phases II/III will build on the benefits of Phase I by adding chairs, tables, benches and bike racks to the 3300 and 3400 blocks of W. McGraw St. Phase I (3200 block) provided safe and welcoming outdoor gathering places for individuals and families and increased foot traffic for dining, shopping and services, which was vital to the survival of local businesses during the pandemic. 50% of businesses in the Phases II/III are owned by people of color who strongly support these streetscape improvements to attract more customers and help them build their businesses. The expected project completion out date is October 29, 2021.

Magnolia Chamber of Commerce

This grant will fund Phase 2 of the Magnolia Chamber of Commerce mural project that was developed during 2017 with a 2017 NMF award. The mural project will enhance Magnolia Village's downtown core by painting a vibrant, interactive mural integrating art designs from neighbor school children, with a culminating community celebration event. The content of the mural is based on representing groups of three different species birds flocking together: A visual metaphor of innovative collaboration and interaction that many parts make a whole.