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Lake Havasu names downtown gathering space 'Main Street Commons'; project nearly fully grant‑funded
Summary
City officials announced the winning name for the formerly branded ‘Downtown Catalyst’ on McCulloch and Quarial, said it will open in April (phase 1) and that roughly 94% of the project cost came from grants and competition winnings totaling about $2.7 million.
Lake Havasu City Mayor Cal Sheehy and City Manager Jess Knudson announced on March 7 that the downtown catalyst project on McCulloch and Quarial will be called Main Street Commons and is expected to open in an initial phase around April.
The name was chosen after nearly 500 submissions to a parks and recreation naming contest and a final public poll on Facebook, Knudson said. Phase 1 will open in April; restrooms and a concession stand are planned later this year.
"Main Street Commons is what we will refer to it going forward," Sheehy said during the Coffee with the Mayor and City Manager briefing. Knudson said staff and residents helped narrow submissions to eight or nine finalists and the public vote picked the winner.
The city said about $2.7 million in grant funds — described in the briefing as the America’s Best Communities prize, a state parks grant and another grant — cover roughly 90–94% of the project’s cost. Sheehy said additional restroom and concession work is being pursued with local private partners, including the Partnership for Economic Development and contributions from local businesses.
Officials described the space as a downtown gathering area intended to anchor future private investment; it has been referred to as the downtown catalyst since work began after Lake Havasu’s ABC competition win. Sheehy said the site has been a grass lot used for gatherings and will become a central hub for events once construction and later phases are complete.
Public outreach and the naming contest were carried out by the parks and recreation department, Sheehy said. The city expects to welcome the public to the site when phase 1 opens in April and will announce timing for the restrooms and concessions later this year.
For residents wanting to know more, city communications and parks and recreation will publish project schedules and event information as openings approach.
