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Strategy 1.6 Develop opportunities to promote a sustainable Downtown Hilo Action 1.61 Establish a permanent Farmers Market Action 1.62 Develop partnerships to promote unique food, arts, crafts, and locally grown products Action 1.63 Develop and promote a “place brand” for Downtown Hilo with public input Strategy 1.7 Improve relationships between Downtown Hilo and regional educational institutions Action 1.71 Involve local businesses in welcoming back students at the start of each academic year Action 1.72 Market Downtown to students and faculty and promote educational and recreational resources Strategy 1.8 Create financial opportunities to support a prosperous Downtown Hilo Action 1.81 Develop new tax incentives for Downtown property owners and businesses Action 1.82 Explore the creation of a Business Improvement District (B.I.D.) Action 1.83 Identify new sources of grant funding to initiate community projects Strategy 1.9 Enhance the sustainability of Downtown Hilo through business incubation and retention programs Action 1.91 Maintain and build positive relationships with new businesses through the distribution of welcome packets Action 1.92 Create incentives to utilize rental spaces for new small-business incubators 2 Preserving Our Environment Strategy 2.1 Develop a network of trails, paths, and green spaces for recreational uses from Wailuku River to Hilo Harbor Action 2.11 Publish the Hilo Bayfront Trails conceptual master plan Action 2.12 Implement the Wailuku River Park and Trail Design Plan Action 2.13 Develop the Kaipalaoa Landing Park Action 2.14 Construct the Hilo Bayfront Trails Strategy 2.2 Protect significant view corridors, including views of Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, Hāmākua Coast and ocean Action 2.21 Establish a digitized photo inventory of existing and historic view planes EDH 2025: 5-Year Action Plan Update83 | Page