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Posted 06/29/2010 3:46pm
Thursday night is “the night”!5pm to 8pm every Thursday this summer, stores are open, restaurants are open, street musicians are performing… and there’s always free parking!!!!
Downtown Topeka Inc. and seveneightfive magazine have teamed up with the folks downtown to sponsor
Top City Thursday!
Get special discounts, deals on meals and events throughout the summer in downtown.
Personally Yours
David’s Jewelers
Asay’s Sporting Goods
Hazel Hill Chocolate Traditions
Marion Lane Candles
Briman’s Leading Jewelers
Warehouse 414
The Merchant
Lloyd Zimmer Books & Maps
Buttercups & Daisies or
CD Tradepost
Blended
Kansan Grill
Lupita’s
WrapCity Grill
Jersey Mike's or
McDonald’s.
The YMCA and PC911 are also open so you can work out after dinner and get your computer fixed while you shop.
The Office
The BreakRoom Metro Eatery
Kansan Grill
The Tool Shed Tap or
Cousin's Club
13th Annual Grape Escape
Posted 06/29/2010 3:45pm
The Grape Escape
Topeka's premier wine and food festival with silent and live auctions to benefit the
Topeka Performing Arts Center
6:00 -10:00pm, August 27th
More information call
785.234.2787 or 785.271.0190
or just click HERE!
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Capital District Project
Posted 06/29/2010 3:44pm
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Incentives and Grants
Incentive Programs for Downtown Topeka
There are several programs offering incentives to help businesses locate in downtown Topeka, or to restore the façades of buildings that are in downtown.
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These are photographs of The Dibble Building, 121 S.E. 6th before and after taking advantage of the Grant Improvement Program. |
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The Downtown Topeka Redevelopment Incentive Grant contains:
- Program Description, Review Criteria and Program Guidelines
- Redevelopment Incentive Grant Program Map
- A Redevelopment Incentive Grant Program Application
The Neighborhood Revitalization Act
You may be eligible for up to a 95% property tax rebate for improvements within the City of Topeka. Properties on the State or National Historic Register or local landmarks may be eligible for a 100% rebate over 15 years. Single-family residents or commercial properties are eligible for this program, as are certain industrial and new construction homes. Contact the City's Development Coordinator at 785-368-3704 for building permit information.
The Grant Improvement Program Application
Our purpose is to stimulate economic investment with Topeka's "main street" commercial districts through visible and attractive restorations of existing building storefronts that highlight their historic character. Some of the eligible improvements include awnings, masonry repair, landscaping and signs. This program is funded by The Capital City Downtown Business Improvement District. To receive funding, the Grant Improvement Guidelines must be followed.
Other Economic Development Agencies
Other incentive programs are available in Topeka. You may find out about them by contacting the Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce, the Washburn University Small Business Center, and the City of Topeka.
The Capital City Downtown Business Improvement District (BID)
The BID was established on December 23, 1986 by the City of Topeka Ordinance number 15701. The District was established in accordance with Kansas Statutes to enable the City to provide additional services within the District that would not otherwise generally be provided by the City of Topeka. In accordance with the provisions of state law, The BID Advisory Board was established to make recommendations regarding the operation of the District.
The administration of the District dramatically changed in 1995. The City felt it could no longer provide the staff and resources necessary for managing the District as it had since 1986. The City of Topeka has entered into an agreement with DTI each year since 1995 to provide the administrative services necessary to manage the District.
Each year, the BID Advisory Board approves a budget and the Program of Services provided to the District.
