Art on the Town was created to help artists in Lexington, KY, show and sell their work. The program features eight carts that are available seven days a week at no cost to artists. "The carts are mobile and can move around within several areas of downtown Lexington," says Heather Lyons, director of arts and…Continue reading
Americans are embracing electric vehicles, but public charging networks haven’t kept pace with the interest from motorists. This is true in downtowns nationwide — some have built robust charging networks, but many are trying to catch up. If you’re looking for funding for EV charging stations, here’s a bit of good news: The Bipartisan Infrastructure…To read more — login/subscribe
Merchants can buy a standard Business Owners Policy (BOP) that covers damage to the physical assets of a business caused by fire, riots, civil commotion, or vandalism, according to the Insurance Information Institute. Coverage for plate glass windows typically is sold separately. Businesses that are forced to suspend operations or limit hours because of rioting…To read more — login/subscribe
How downtowns are incorporating heat mitigation into their designs — In Tucson, AZ, summertime temperatures are hot — and getting hotter. In response, the city has begun requiring shade structures and other heat mitigation. See the full report on heat strategies.
...Community owned store marks milestone — Village Mercantile recently celebrated its 10th anniversary of continuous operation in the upstate New York town of Saranac Lake. To learn more read the archive article, “Community develops locally owned department store to meet needs.” ...
In late June, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in the closely watched Grants Pass case. The legal question centered on whether cities can prevent homeless people from camping in public spaces. A lower court had determined that city ordinances regulating camping on public property constituted cruel and unusual punishment under the Eighth Amendment.…To read more — login/subscribe
Downtown Mesquite, TX (est. pop. 142,874), positions itself as a destination for authentic local flavor. But the small business owners who contribute to the historic heart of the city don’t always have a sophisticated grasp of business management or how to tap into the resources that will help them succeed. To address this reality head-on,…To read more — login/subscribe
June 25, 2020 — Before the coronavirus shutdowns silenced downtown Orlando, FL, city officials say designating locations for drivers to pick up downtown patrons improved traffic flow during the late-night rush hour when bars closed and thousands of people tried to leave a small area at once. The hubs were open from midnight to 3…Continue reading
Toccoa, GA (est. pop. 8,328), boasts a thriving downtown and a bustling historic theater. It has even carved out a niche as a setting for filmmakers looking for an iconic courtroom and Main Street. The turnaround came only after the rural town decided to tear up a downtown pedestrian mall, and to remove the ugly…To read more — login/subscribe
The renovation of a handful of highly-visible homes is being cited as a driver of the economic turnaround in Millinocket, ME. The Northern Forest Center launched the Millinocket Housing Initiative in 2017 with the goal of renovating 10 properties and providing housing options for staff at nearby Millinocket Regional Hospital. As of October, the initiative…To read more — login/subscribe
Just six hours after the Downtown Dayton Partnership in Dayton, OH (est. pop. 140,638), unveiled a gift card promotion, the cards had sold out. It was a rare glimmer of good news in an otherwise-difficult time both for downtowns and for brick-and-mortar retailers. Downtowns across the country tried similar promotions and reported robust results. Dayton’s…To read more — login/subscribe
