JANUARY 2026

No new programs launched this month, but stay tuned!

This section will highlight newly opened MRA programs, grants, and initiatives as soon as they become available.

Serenade at Park Central Groundbreaking

📅 Date: Thursday, January 8

⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m.

📍 Location: 300 San Mateo Blvd NE

MRA will break ground on a project converting a long-vacant 10-story tower into 110 new homes, including 41 affordable units, bringing new investment and stability to this key transit corridor.

The Albuquerque Development Commission (ADC)

📅 Next Meeting: Thursday, January 15

⏰ Time: 2:00 p.m.

📍 Location: Plaza del Sol, Basement Hearing Room (in person)

The Albuquerque Development Commission meets on the third Thursday of each month. Agendas are posted at least 72 hours in advance, and meetings may be held virtually or in a hybrid format when necessary. Any virtual access information will be listed on the posted agenda.

ULI New Mexico: A Toast to Downtown: Celebrating the Rail Trail and Beyond

📅 Date: Thursday, January 15

⏰ Time: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

📍 Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 222 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Downtown Albuquerque is entering a new chapter. Learn how the City’s Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency is shaping Downtown’s future through a new plan, a smarter parking strategy, infrastructure investments that connect surrounding neighborhoods, and how you can be part of what’s next.

If you are having trouble registering or have any questions, please contact newmexico@uli.org.

Fresh Coat: Property Improvement Grant

🚀 Opens: February 3, 2026

⏳ Closes: April 3, 2026

A competitive grant for exterior paint or large-scale murals, with awards ranging from $3,000 to $10,000 based on building facade size. Property must be location in an eligible Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MR Area) AND along Central Avenue.

Eligible MR Areas: Barelas, Downtown, Central/Highland/Upper Nob Hill, East Downtown, East Gateway, Historic Central, Near Heights, Sycamore, Soldiers & Sailors Park, University.

Website coming soon!

No deadlines to flag right now.

When programs are nearing their application deadlines, you'll find them here.

Murals of Possibilities

Party Block

Lot Reimagined

An update on the redevelopment of the long-vacant site in Downtown Albuquerque. Now advancing as Sendero, the project will deliver 141 housing units along with community space, public art, and a future connection to the Albuquerque Rail Trail.

MRA joins the conversation on downtown parking, sharing early insights from the Downtown Parking Study and how smarter parking supports walkability and economic activity.

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