# Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance (HDR)

> Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance (HDR) is a community-driven nonprofit and Main Street America organization dedicated to revitalizing and championing downtown Harrisonburg, Virginia. Formed by Harrisonburg City Council in 2003, HDR combines historic preservation, economic development, community events, and collaborative partnerships to build a vibrant, walkable downtown.

## About
- Mission: Support and enhance downtown Harrisonburg through strategic, inclusive approaches centered on economic development, community engagement, and placemaking
- Founded: Created by Harrisonburg City Council in 2003
- Recognition: Great American Main Street Award winner (2014); Main Street America accredited
- Approach: The National Main Street Four-Point Approach of economic vitality, design, promotion, and organization
- Impact: Over $105 million in downtown reinvestment, supporting 35+ restaurants, 600+ housing units, and a growing arts and culture scene

## Programs & Services
- Downtown revitalization and economic development
- Small business assistance
- Destination marketing and promotion
- Community events and festivals, including First Fridays and Valley Fourth
- Historic preservation and beautification
- Downtown Dollars gift certificate program, accepted at 60+ downtown locations

## Contact
- Website: https://downtownharrisonburg.org
- Email: hdr@harrisonburgva.gov
- City of Harrisonburg: https://www.harrisonburgva.gov

## Optional
- Downtown Directory: business and dining listings on downtownharrisonburg.org
- Social hashtag: #DowntownHarrisonburg