Downtown Resources

Great downtowns don’t just happen. They are carefully crafted by proactively addressing 6 core components: Place, Economic Vitality, Stewardship, Inclusiveness, Sustainability, and Connectivity.

Each of these components is comprised of several individual factors that collectively influence a downtown’s unique look and feel. They work in combination to synergistically enhance each other – attractive, walkable streets encourage foot traffic that in turn supports local businesses. Policies and regulations encouraging the adaptative reuse of historic buildings attract public and private investment that leads to innovative new businesses and residences. Curated events like concerts and festivals coupled with natural assets like riverfronts and parks provide welcoming amenities for office workers, young people and families.