Summary
A coalition of creative businesses is building a design district downtown, activating empty storefronts and drawing visitors through art walks and festivals. Commissioners discussed expanding the model to the East Side and tracking economic impact metrics.
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Last discussed May 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city seeded the effort with early financial support; no new city spending was voted on.
Downtown creative businesses, property owners with vacant storefronts, and residents attending free cultural events.
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