St. Patrick's Day!

Posted 03/01/2010 10:40am

On March 17, 2010, the
"Google" St. Patrick’s Day Parade
and
2nd Annual HCCI Great Topeka Bed Race
will take place in beautiful Downtown Topeka. The Bed Race begins at 9am on 6th Street and the parade kicks off at high noon along Kansas Avenue and Jackson Streets! For more information on how to join either of these events, please go to
Topeka St. Patrick’s Day Committee Site
or contact
Marilyn Stanley
 of HCCI for Bed Race information.


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DTI After Hours!

Posted 03/01/2010 10:38am

The next Downtown Topeka After Hours event will be held at H&RBlock, on March 11, 2010. Join us from 4:30 -6:30 for great food, frosty beverages and friendly networking.
Hope to see you there!

Click HERE to RSVP.

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Posted 03/01/2010 10:38am

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Bricks & Mortar DTI for the Holidays

DTI Program of Services

Growing Everyone's Neighborhood

Business Growth - Expand downtown's position as the economic foundation for the metropolitan region by creating a climate conducive to business retention, expansion and attraction.

  • Maintain property inventory of downtown businesses
  • Solicit new business prospects
  • Provide members with information regarding financial assistance


Cultural - Increase the attractiveness of downtown as a lively, vibrant destination for residents, visitors and workers by promoting development and expansion of downtown recreational, entertainment and cultural attractions.

  • Miracle on Kansas Avenue
  • Fiesta Parade and Street Party
  • Mexican Independence Day
  • St. Patrick’s Day Parade
  • Downtown Farmers’ Market
  • Downtown Hullabaloo Sidewalk Sale


Image - Enhance the image of downtown as a clean, safe, attractive destination.

  • Maintain downtown public amenities
  • Manage maintenance of the pedestrian areas


Infrastructure - Support development and expansion of infrastructure improvements, especially parking, that enhance the accessibility into and within downtown, and improve the development potential of under-utilized sites.

  • Represent downtown in working with the Downtown Redevelopment Plan
  • Encourage growth of existing businesses within the district
  • Actively pursue development of additional downtown parking


Residential - Promote downtown residential development.

  • Attract a diverse population
  • Provide a base of quality employment
  • Strengthen development of other markets
  • Lengthen the cycle of activity downtown
  • Implementing adaptive reuse program