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Creative districts expand; I‑80 bicentennial sculpture project and conservation work advance
Summary
The council reported 36 certified creative districts and data showing sales and lodging tax increases after certification. The I‑80 Bicentennial Sculpture Project plans rededications, artist talks and a touring exhibit; conservation funded by the Cooper Foundation completed maintenance on rest‑area sculptures.
Council staff told board members that the Creative Districts program continues to grow — 36 districts are now certified and more communities are in process. Staff highlighted data work led by Talisa to use Department of Revenue figures to compare sales and lodging tax for districts before and after certification; several districts reported measurable increases in tax revenue and visitor counts.
Examples included the Iron Horse…
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