Sixth Avenue Corridor Names Executive Director
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
The 6th Avenue Corridor Board of Directors has named Alecia Kates the executive director of the newly-formed organization.
The 6th Avenue Corridor encompasses the area from Interstate 235 north to the Des Moines River along 6th Avenue in Des Moines. The corridor was one of the first designated an “Urban Neighborhood Main Street District” in Iowa by the Iowa Department of Economic Development, in May 2009.
Kates, the newly appointed Executive Director for the organization, will lead efforts to revitalize the area.
Kates has worked and volunteered over the past 11 years in the neighborhoods surrounding the 6th Avenue Corridor, working towards community and economic development goals, including projects with the King-Irving Neighborhood Association and Habitat for Humanity.
Aaron Todd, the 6th Avenue Corridor’s board chair said about the decision, “We’re extremely pleased to have Alecia on board, she brings a new perspective to the organization that will help to move us forward and has already taken the reigns and made progress on several projects.”
The Board and volunteers serving on committees have drafted objectives and action plans for 2010. Kates says her first goal is to begin “implementing plans that have an immediate impact on 6th Avenue, setting the stage for growth.”
“This is a prime opportunity to apply smart growth concepts and improve the quality of life for the residents of the neighborhood as well as the City of Des Moines. What is good for 6th Avenue Corridor is good for all of Des Moines,” she said.