SandBox Comments: Mountain Mail "Council approval creates downtown creative district "

Cailey McDermott:

"Salida City councilmen unanimously approved forming a creative district in the downtown area for increased grant opportunities during their meeting Tuesday.

Since passage of House Bill 1031 last year, the state has been encouraging communities to designate creative districts.

The district will benefit Salida by attracting creative entrepreneurs and artists, creating hubs of economic activity and showcasing artistic events.

Dara MacDonald, interim city administrator, said SteamPlant employees submitted a grant Jan. 30 to the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade to enhance the downtown creative district...."  (Read more?  Click title)

"Unapologetically pursuing and tracking patterns within the news others make since 2010."

SandBox Comments: Steamboat Today "Steamboat, Hayden bid for state funds to promote creative districts"

As the stories of other Colorado communities that have their bids in on the grant funding to create "creative districts", one has to wonder why Glenwood Springs hasn't applied.

Surely, with our coffers  still staying steadily down by over 60% going on four years now; one would think that focus on infrastructure growth would be a priority.

Good luck to Steamboat Springs on this bid to: 

Nicole Inglis:

"...designate downtown as a creative district. The grant application form describes creative districts as communities or neighborhoods that “attract creative entrepreneurs,” “revitalize and beautify communities” and “provide a focal point for celebrating … a community’s unique identity...” 
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"Unapologetically tracking patterns within news others make since 2010"