Out of Sight, Out of Mind

When we think about downtown revitalization and maintaining a unique part of our communities, we tend to forget about what's out of sight: the physical infrastructure on which Downtown relies for its success. It is easy to understand why these elements are so often forgotten until they become urgent, hidden away they often work exactly as you expect, right up until they don't. But this unintended neglect results in a scramble for funding as competing agencies and organizations are faced with insufficient resources to meet every need. It is critical that cities of all sizes understand how to quantify the impact of the expenditures they are considering, and objectively compare them to the other items seeking funding. Wouldn’t it be easier if there was a common language that could be used to compare all needs and determine how to get the best bang for the buck? The good news? There is. Learn how to bring this language to your own community and help your own downtown receive the same level of consideration that the new development that expands is getting.

Presenters: Kevin Shepherd and AJ Fawver

Location: Spring Lake Salon C

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Event Link: https://texasdowntown.org/programs/texas-downtown-conference