Creating a Vibrant Downtown.

Press Release!

Fresno’s Leading Young Professionals (FLYP), in partnership with the City of Fresno, is launching its inaugural 2010-2011 class of the Downtown Academy. This project will connect senior-level business, government and community leaders with a group of 15-24 forward-thinking professionals to explore the following question:

“How can we transform Downtown Fresno into a vibrant place where people can live, work and play?”

Those who apply and are selected will meet once a month – for ten months – to learn about the changes taking place in Downtown Fresno.  In addition, participants will learn about Downtown Fresno’s history, discuss the values of good urban planning and practice entrepreneurial thinking and behaviors.

Urban environments have their own special planning, psychology, economics, design and politics.  For this project, we will use Downtown Fresno as our space to analyze and recognize new opportunities.  Opportunities are plentiful, but require a different skill set for the upcoming urban leader.  Participants will take what they learn at the end of the class to create an event or enterprise that attracts people to Downtown Fresno.

If you are curious about Downtown Fresno, have never been there, try to avoid it at any cost, or love it and want to know more, apply today. To apply or request more information, email us at: info@flypinfo.com