From May 31 through August 2 of this year, Main Street promoted Smashin’ Summer Saturdays to create buzz in the downtown area and attract new businesses. That promotional event led to the purchase of four buildings on Broadway.
Winchester also outlined the work underway to help property owners receive state and federal tax credits, apply for roof stabilization funds, apply for façade grants, and pursue the redevelopment of properties to provide upper story living space.
Winchester also listed the new or relocated businesses to downtown in 2014. In July, Paducah Main Street organized Showcase Paducah which provided the community an opportunity to tour commercial and residential properties for sale or lease in downtown and LowerTown. Winchester said, “That’s progress. It’s wonderful and exciting to see.”
The plan for 2015 is to expand the program to 11 weeks.
Other Highlights:
- Paducah Main Street is working on a new promotion to be held in conjunction with AQS QuiltWeek in addition to considering an outdoor swap event.
- The ribbon cutting for the Ohio River Boat Launch and the Greenway Trail project is tomorrow (October 22) at 2 p.m. The event will start at the Ohio River Boat Launch at North 6th and Burnett. Then a Paducah Trolley will take folks to the Greenway Trail or they can borrow a bicycle from BikeWorld.
