Town Manager’s Report on 2008 Successes

Goal 2.  Champion Downtown

Create and market an attractive, magical entertainment, cultural, and dining district; mitigate the impact of the higher density development construction process; and work with the IFC in identifying a site for the shelter and transitioning out of uptown to assist them in achieving their goal of providing optimal services

• Collaborated with University, students, downtown businesses to reduce size and risk of Halloween
• Advanced Kidzu discussions for downtown presence
• Worked collaboratively with IFC and University to identify alternative locations for Homeless Shelter; worked with University to secure lease agreement for new site
• Supported downtown interests with Economic Development Director serving as Interim Downtown Partnership Director

• Redesigned FestiFall vendor layout to encourage participation and business for West End businesses
• Completed a Parking Study that includes a current assessment as well as recommendations
• Proceeded with renovations to Amber Alley in order to make the privately owned thoroughfare safer and more accessible
• Restored murals in downtown through the Painted Walls Project, a coordinated effort that includes Public Art. More of the Town’s two dozen murals are targeted for restoration.