The development of the Creek to Canal Creative District came from the work of Trenton Arts in Focus, an arts planning process that was made possible by generous funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and New Jersey Manufacturers via the NJ Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit program. Isles, Inc. and Passage Theatre facilitated the planning process, which was enriched by the guidance of a nearly 50-member Steering Committee representing the arts, government, education, social services, and business. Interface Studio provided planning and urban design consulting services.