Sustaining commercial corridor organizations can be challenging, as they often rely on multiple, limited sources of funding such as government grants, membership dues, and fundraising events. This can make financial planning difficult. A commercial corridor organization needs to build trust with residents and small businesses to be successful, which can take time and staff capacity. Yet corridor organizations often have few staff or volunteers, which can limit their ability to expand programs and engage with community members. When pursuing major, long-term investment projects such as street redesigns or parks, organizations often must contend with complex municipal regulations, zoning, and permitting, which requires navigating bureaucracy and managing delays.