FAIRMOUNT CDC'S MISSION TO FOSTER THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND SOCIAL FABRIC OF THE FAIRMOUNT NEIGHBORHOOD, WHILE PRESERVING ITS CHARACTER AND DIVERSITY IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH FOUR PRIMARY FOCUS AREAS: 1) FOSTERING A VIBRANT LOCAL ECONOMY THROUGH SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT; 2) ENHANCING THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT; 3) ENGAGING RESIDENTS TO BUILD COMMUNITY; AND 4) FACILITATING RESEARCH TO PLAN FOR THE FUTURE