The Intersect aims to capture the “cool” in the communities we serve by leveraging the gifts, resources, skills, and knowledge that already exist there. We are problem solvers who help neighborhoods achieve their full cultural and economic potential. By partnering with diverse residential, business, governmental, nonprofit, and philanthropic leaders, The Intersect acts as an agent for the business community while serving as a lobbyist for residents. A key result of this collaborative process is the creation of active and equitable communities. The Intersect’s inclusive development and capacity building process in residential communities and commercial corridors focuses on achieving sustained outcomes, including the retention and creation of economic activity, increased access to resources, and growth in foot traffic. The foundation of our work includes: 1. Business Development: we supply one-on-one technical consulting to small business owners 2. Community Engagement: we work with local residents, businesses, diverse institutions and property owners to ensure fair and equitable development 3. Corridor Development: we provide commercial corridor management and planning 4. Physical Development: we improve streetscape conditions while initiating beautification initiatives 5. Project Management: we manage the completion of tasks, resources, and activities identified to complete an initiative in a specified timeframe 6. Real Estate Development: we create, lead, facilitate, and develop real estate development projects to advance neighborhood revitalization