NHCOG's "5th Thursday" Commissioner Seminar Series

Northwest Corner Downtown Vibrancy Presentation · September 6, 2024

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Opening: Why downtowns matter

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Michelle (Connecticut Main Street representative) opened with a case that downtowns shape community identity, generate jobs and tourism, and justify targeted investment in streetscape, events and arts to improve local pride and economic activity.

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State arts and Main Street officials briefed Northwest Corner municipal leaders on using cultural districts and the Connecticut AIR collaborative to boost downtown vibrancy, citing economic-impact data and nearby towns’ progress on applying for designation.

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