Ujamaa EDC’s mission is Ujamaa Economic Development Corporation exists to lead the equitable and sustainable revitalization of the Claiborne Cultural Innovation District (CID), the Claiborne Corridor, and surrounding neighborhoods. The organization works to preserve cultural heritage, strengthen community ownership, and promote inclusive economic opportunity through collaborative stakeholder engagement, institutional capacity building, and responsible redevelopment. Ujamaa also facilitates meaningful community input and directly supports the rehabilitation and revitalization of properties to ensure long-term community benefit and self-governance.