ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times

DATE: Monday, March 25, 1996                 TAG: 9603250101
SECTION: EDITORIAL                PAGE: A5   EDITION: METRO 

MISSION STATEMENT

EDITOR'S NOTE: Following is the mission statement of the Henry Street Revival Committee.

The Henry Street Revival Committee is a group of citizens, business leaders and city officials created in 1984 to advise the mayor with respect to the revitalization of the Henry Street area as an ethnically diverse commercial and entertainment district.

In support of this, we are committed to:

* Restoring vibrancy to the area and at the same time, capturing as much of the historical flavor and significance that made Henry Street a critical part of the commercial and cultural life of the community.

* Combining all local, regional and national resources to encourage adaptive reuse of existing structures, where feasible, and compatible new development.

* Promoting the area as, first, a dining and entertainment area and, second, as a commercial business service area.

* Seeking out or developing private entrepreneurs, including minority-owned businesses, consistent with the theme for the area and which could be supported by existing market conditions.

* Assisting with the future planning for the physical improvement of the area.

* Helping to coordinate activities and events that commemorate the spirit of Henry Street and help to promote a positive image of the area.

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