Grass Valley Chamber celebrates Arts Month and announces new parking plan

The Grass Valley City Council meeting on April 9, 2025, featured significant discussions on local arts, culture, and downtown issues, including parking and public restrooms. Robin Galvin Davies, executive director of the Greater Grass Valley Chamber and the Grass Valley Downtown Association, opened the meeting by celebrating April as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month. She highlighted the progress made since the city received its cultural district designation in 2017 and encouraged community participation in upcoming listening sessions and surveys hosted by the Nevada County Arts Council.

Davies also addressed two pressing issues affecting downtown Grass Valley: parking and public restrooms. She announced that new restroom facilities would be installed in the South Church Street parking lot, facilitated by a memorandum of understanding with the city. Regarding parking, she noted that the Downtown Association had engaged in discussions following a presentation by a parking consultant at the previous council meeting. To gather feedback from local merchants, the association has created a survey, which will be discussed at an upcoming merchant meeting.

Additionally, Davies promoted the 38th Annual Downtown Grass Valley Car Show, scheduled for April 26, from 10 AM to 2 PM. This year’s event will honor John Klein, the founder of the car show, and promises to showcase a variety of classic automobiles and trucks.

The meeting underscored the city's commitment to enhancing community engagement in cultural initiatives and addressing practical concerns in the downtown area. Further discussions and community feedback will shape future developments in Grass Valley.