About the Firm
At SAIRA Creative, we work with civic leaders to create authentic places and vibrant experiences that connect people to their communities. By blending art, culture, and creativity with strategic placemaking, we help civic leaders transform neighborhoods and public spaces. Our approach is rooted in years of experience with the National Main Street framework and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), the nation’s largest community and economic development nonprofit.
We specialize in economic inclusion, equitable development, and community engagement, bringing a holistic and community-centric lens to every project. From revitalizing commercial districts to designing community-based art projects, our work uplifts unique narratives while fostering connection and belonging.
About Saira
Saira Siddiqui (she/her), is Principal Consultant and Lead Artist at SAIRA Creative. She is an artist, urban planner, and facilitator who thrives at the intersection of art, culture, neighborhood development, and organizational growth.
As someone who bridges Eastern and Western cultures, the East and West coasts, and right-brain and left-brain skillsets, she brings a unique perspective to every project. Growing up with influences from both sides of the globe, she understands the importance of fostering places where people feel seen, heard, and authentically connected.
Her background working with the National Main Street Approach and LISC have profoundly shaped her understanding of inclusive development, placemaking, and economic inclusion. On the artistic side, she started her art business in 2019 and opened a brick-and-mortar studio in 2021, where she combines her expertise in planning and community engagement with her love for the arts.
She’s passionate about collaborating with communities to celebrate their identities. Through creative workshops, public art, and public space redevelopment, she helps people with diverse perspectives find common ground and shared visions.
If you’re a civic leader ready to harness the creative potential in your community, let’s chat and create something extraordinary together.
