Thursday, March 11, 2010
 
DOWNTOWN IDEAS Minimize
Adopt the downtown Business Improvement District (BID) proposal; it will help with riverfront acquisitions
Approve the downtown BID
Attract unique shops and restaurants downtown
Bring Wi-Fi to downtown
Build a civic center downtown to draw events and people
Build a modern parking structure
City needs to step up and clean & strengthen downtown
Continue downtown development (enact BID)
Create an atmosphere to draw people downtown (landscaping, entertainment, shopping)
Develop attractive parking oprtions downtown
Develop historical aspects of downtown ("Lincoln's" area)
Establish a childrens' museum downtown
Establish a downtown entertainment district
Focus on the Rock River -- look to San Antonio for inspiration
Further develop downtown -- attract 3 new restaurants, riverfront attractions, etc.
Get the hospital and clinic more involved in the downtown area (Franklin/Jackson St. corridor)
Let free enterprise direct downtown, not tax dollars
More City investment in BID area (matching funds)
Preserve and build on historic buildings downtown
Rebuild downtown
Redevelop historic buildings (Janesville contains 22% of the state's historic buildings)
Research national foundations who help with downtown development and go after their support
Revitalize downtown Janesville

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