Pilot Project Proposal
The goal is a small, city-approved improvement that demonstrates a transparent community co-investment model.
Alameda Park Water Bottle Refill Station
Cityvance is proposing its first community-supported improvement project in Alameda Park in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The project would install a public reusable water bottle refill station so park visitors, families, and athletes can access clean drinking water while reducing single-use plastic waste.
- Purpose: Improve access to drinking water and support recreation and daily park use.
- Scope: One public bottle-fill station installed on city property in a city-approved location.
- Funding: Community contributions and optional local business sponsorship.
- Outcome: Documented installation details and costs posted publicly for transparency.
Note: Fundraising would only open after city confirmation and compliance requirements are defined.
How Cityvance Works
Cityvance is designed to keep projects simple for residents while ensuring cities retain full oversight.
Step 1: Community submission
Residents submit proposed civic improvements for their community with photos, location, and a short description.
Step 2: Cityvance review
Cityvance performs a feasibility and completeness review before anything is routed to the city.
Step 3: City confirmation
Cities confirm whether a proposed improvement can proceed under local requirements and identify compliance needs.
Step 4: Community funding
Once confirmed, residents and local businesses can support the project through transparent fundraising.
Step 5: Qualified installation
Qualified contractors install improvements according to city requirements, with documentation captured throughout.
Step 6: Public transparency
Project details including funding, invoices, and installation records are documented publicly.
City Oversight
Cities maintain control. Cityvance is a coordination and transparency layer.
- Cityvance does not approve or install projects independently.
- Fundraising would not begin until the city confirms a project can proceed.
- Projects follow local permitting and procurement requirements as defined by the city.
- Installations are performed by qualified contractors and documented for public transparency.
Who Cityvance Serves
Each stakeholder gets a clear role without needing to understand the full workflow.
Citizens
Residents suggest civic improvements and support city-confirmed projects that make their community better.
City Governments
Cities retain full approval authority while gaining a structured channel for community-supported enhancements.
Local Businesses
Businesses sponsor improvements that directly benefit their community and earn visible public recognition.
Contractors
Contractors gain access to civic improvement installation opportunities aligned with city requirements.
Future Platform
Cityvance is building a civic platform that will allow communities to propose and fund improvements such as:
- Park benches
- Shade structures
- Bike racks
- Trail signage
- Accessibility improvements
- Lighting upgrades
The Alameda Park water station project is intended to serve as the first demonstration of the Cityvance model.