Growing Everyone's Neighborhood
DTI Program of Services
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 ·Produce quarterly newsletter and annual membership directory |
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 ·Downtown Live! ·Celebration of Cultures Festival ·Mexican Independence Day |
·St. Patrick’s Day Parade ·Downtown Farmers’ Market ·Topeka Railroad Days ·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 developing the Downtown
Redevelopment Plan ·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 |
