In January 2012, the "Year of Boulevard" Initiative was launched to revitalize the corridor through crime prevention, job training, education reform, economic development and summer youth programs to turn Boulevard into a “living laboratory for innovation,” and even a model for other cities.

The community has continued to galvanize around this revitalization strategy and our work has continued under the “YO Boulevard” initiative. Operation P.E.A.C.E is an integral part of the revitalization strategy and stands at the forefront when serving the youth in the community.