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Littleton economic development director outlines 2026 priorities, launches arts-and-culture impact study and hotel feasibility effort
Summary
Economic development director Rachel King told the Arts and Culture Board Jan. 8 that the city has launched an arts-and-culture economic impact study and plans a hotel feasibility study to support downtown and Littleton Boulevard development. King also announced new business lending support, an expanded Open Rewards investment of $150,000 and an inaugural Illuminate Littleton event July 24.
Rachel King, the City of Littletoneconomic development director, told the Arts and Culture Board on Jan. 8 that the city is focusing 2026 economic-development work on directing growth strategically while protecting Littletoncharacter. King said the department has kicked off an arts-and-culture economic impact study and expects a report to be delivered to council in May, and that a separate hotel feasibility study would provide data to prospective developers.
The nut of Kingpresentation was that city leaders want the arts and culture strategic plan to translate into concrete policy priorities and targeted investments. King said the city has contracted BBC Research & Consulting to perform the impact study and asked the board to help identify stakeholders for engagement. "Littleton is growing…
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