Music Commission pushes Council to aid Red River venue district - Austin Monitor
The Music Commission is requesting gap financing from the City Council to support the Red River Cultural District and its live music venues.
The funding would be used to enhance operations, improve marketing, and conduct an economic impact analysis of the district.
Celebrating an LGBTQ District in Oakland - San Francisco Bay Times
Oakland celebrates the opening of the Lakeshore LGBTQ Cultural District, the first of its kind in the city
Cultural districts are important for preserving and expanding the cultural vitality of vulnerable communities, and Oakland has lacked an LGBTQ cultural district
Editorial: Some smart ideas for State Street, that great street, but how about getting cops out of their cars?
State Street in Chicago's Loop district is undergoing a revitalization as the pendulum swings back from North Michigan Avenue.
The Urban Land Institute suggests State Street should become a more engaging and welcoming space with a focus on cultural attractions and public art.