[OMS_MANAGERS] 10 am call today -- and new "(Re)Building Downtown" guide

[Manvel, Evan]

Apologies for the late notice, but there’s a panel discussion today at 10 am.

If you can’t make that, there’s at least a guidebook available.

Evan

Evan Manvel | Land Use and Transportation Planner
Planning Services Division
Oregon Dept. of Land Conservation and Development
635 Capitol Street NE, Suite 150 | Salem, OR 97301-2540
Direct: (503) 934-0059 | Main: (503) 373-0050
evan.manvel at state.or.us<mailto:evan.manvel at state.or.us> | www.oregon.gov/LCD/<http://www.oregon.gov/LCD/>

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Evan—

Downtowns, Main Streets, and city centers across the country are witnessing a renaissance. As more Americans chose the convenience and connectivity of walkable neighborhoods, communities are seeing new businesses, restaurants, and shops open in areas that were formerly vacant or economically distressed.

This movement is an exciting opportunity for communities. But for many places, the work needed to create a vibrant downtown can seem daunting. A new guidebook is designed to help.

(Re)Building Downtown: A Guidebook for Revitalization<http://action.smartgrowthamerica.org/salsa/track.jsp?v=2&c=ORgt5AnQJbFBBwwS7Cbul2SKwIuebTMg>, released today, is a new guide for local elected officials who want to re-invigorate and strengthen neighborhood centers of economy, culture, and history through a smart growth approach to development. The guide lays out in straightforward language seven main steps to take, and it’s designed to be used by any community, no matter where you are in the revitalization process.

We'll be talking all about this guide during a kickoff panel discussion today at 1:00 pm EST. Register to join us for this free online event<http://action.smartgrowthamerica.org/salsa/track.jsp?v=2&c=KE4R%2Fy1d4L12jHuvZ3m2XxAq4WE%2F5eOT>.

Joining the conversation will be Alex Morrison, Executive Director at Macon-Bibb County, GA Urban Development Authority; Mayor John Engen of Missoula, MT; and Will Schroeer, Executive Director, East Metro Strong of Saint Paul, MN. We welcome your questions and ideas for our panelists, or about the new guidebook. Join the conversation on Twitter at the hashtag #RebuildingDowntown<http://action.smartgrowthamerica.org/salsa/track.jsp?v=2&c=eWjgolYBDFdjSKbOLeVcexAq4WE%2F5eOT>.

Today’s new guide is a fantastic resource for any community interested in a stronger, more vibrant downtown. Check out the new guidebook to learn more.<http://action.smartgrowthamerica.org/salsa/track.jsp?v=2&c=FtlRtP6Ra2hMg7qkX85HdxAq4WE%2F5eOT>

Sincerely,

Chris Zimmerman,
Vice President for Economic Development
Smart Growth America

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