d’arbonne cultural district nancy love. d’arbonne cultural district advantages town of...
Post on 02-Jan-2016
218 Views
Preview:
TRANSCRIPT
D’Arbonne Cultural District Advantages
• Town of Farmerville NE Louisiana• Population of 3500• Beautiful Lake – Unlimited Opportunity• Mayor Stein Baughman – extremely cooperative• Core Group of People that really care and want
to make a difference
D’Arbonne Cultural District Opportunities
• Needed defined cultural approach for community
• Lacked cohesive approach to and communication of local cultural events
• Limited volunteers• Sluggish economy and growth• Vacant historic downtown buildings
So. . .what has happened?
Communication Through Facebook Group Page
Highlights tax incentives on historical buildingsand tax exemptions for one-of-a kind art original art works
FB Communication Civic Events and Festivals
Promote 52nd Annual Louisiana Watermelon Festival hosted by Farmerville Jaycees – July 24-25, 2015
Promotes Pride in Parish & Town Projects
Keep Union Parish Beautiful will have final training and certification to become a Keep America Beautiful Affiliate – Friday, July 18, 2015, and obtains $10,000 grant from Keep Louisiana Beautiful for litter abatement project.
FB Communication Union Parish Museum of History & Art Events
Union Parish Museum Of History & Art - Tracing the Indians of Early Union Parish Exhibit July 22- Oct 9
Historic Farmerville Buildings Renovated
Seven Historic Buildings have been renovated with two more shops expected to open this month. A new courtyard brings a homey, inviting feeling to downtown.
1. UP Museum of History & Art
2. Pickers Paradise3. Pawn Shop4. B Unique Boutique5. Flower Shop Reno6. Courtyard7. Tangles Hair8. Gypsy Queen9. Bayou General Store
N e w P a r k i n g
L o tP l a n n e d
Historic Farmerville Sidewalk & Lighting Renovation Project
Surveyors beganIn April, 2015 – Construction over next year and half
Also applying for Safe Routes to schools sidewalks to connect town to Historic Residential District
Economic Growth and DevelopmentNEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS1. New Charter School2. New Union Parish High School 3. Two New Convenience Stores 4. New Dance Studio Building5. New Insurance Building6. New RV Park & Rental Units7. Folley Beach Development Plans
D’Arbonne Cultural DistrictStimulates Economic Growth & Development
• Defines approach to cultural community as “D’Arbonne Cultural District” July, 2014
• Brings to life and unifies cultural events of library, museum, art council, garden club, civic organizations, etc. in the community
• Promotes local artists• Communicates cultural events through Facebook platform to enhance
attendance and awareness• Renovation of historic buildings downtown – thanks to local entrepeneurs• Renovation of historic downtown sidewalks with new lights, flags, flowers
to begin this year• Seven New Construction Projects, including Folley beach development
taking advantage of Lake D’Arbonne beauty and recreation opportunity• Pride in community to clean up – “Keep Union Parish Beautiful” affiliate • What a difference a year can make!
top related