April 11, 2009
Virginia Main Street Spring Feature:
‘Lessons for a Livable Downtown’
May 27, 2009
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cally’s Restaurant & Brewing Co.
Banquet Room
41 A Court Square
City of Harrisonburg, Virginia
Increased demand for downtown housing promises the next leap forward in the revitalization of traditional commercial districts. Young professionals, the 50+, pet owners, students - even those choosing to live without a car are all checking out the options.
But does your downtown have what they're looking for?
Complementing the Virginia Downtown Development Association’s (VDDA) “Downtown Housing” workshop, Virginia Main Street’s Spring Feature takes a look at the amenities that can help foster an authentic community. Gain from the perspective of experts in the field and take home Lessons for a Livable Downtown.
Hosted by Virginia Main Street and Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance
Agenda
Day one - Wednesday, May 27
Virginia Main Street “Lessons for a Livable Downtown”
Building a Case for the Public Realm
Jonathan Brown, Principal, Public Realm Planners
Environmental Design and Urban Forestry Principles for a Safer and More Attractive Downtown
Kimberly L. Vann, County Planner, Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED), Henrico County Division of Police
Joseph Murray, Biology Professor, Blue Ridge Community College
From Downtown Broadband Installation to a Thriving Business District
Chris Thompson, Program Manager, VADHCD
Panel: Making Downtown Livable for All Ages…Even In Dog Years
1. ‘Boom or Bust’… Is your Downtown ‘Boomer’ friendly?
Jerry Van Eimeren, Executive Director, Destination Downtown South Boston
2. Catering to Pet Owners
Kristina Robertson, Business Owner, Barkley Square Gourmet Dog Bakery & Boutique
3. Keeping Up with Gen X and Gen Y
Alexis Morehouse, Promotions Manager, Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance
Downtown Streetscapes and Transportation Enhancement Funding
Pam Liston, Transportation Enhancements Program Manager, Virginia Department of Transportation
Albert Bryan, Landscape Architect, Virginia Department of Transportation
Day two - Thursday, May 28
Virginia Downtown Development Association’s Annual Workshop:
Downtown Housing: Options and Opportunities
Downtown housing offers unique residential opportunities not often found elsewhere - and keeps a downtown district vibrant & thriving 24/7! The Virginia Downtown Development Association's Annual Workshop, ‘Downtown Housing: Options and Opportunities' will address downtown living and how to make residential projects happen.
More information about VDDA’s training can be found at: www.downtownvirginia.org.
Accommodation Information
A block of rooms is reserved at several inns and local bed and breakfasts:
Best Western Harrisonburg Inn, $70/night, 45 Burgess Road, (540) 433-6089
Joshua Wilton House Inn and Restaurant, $70/night, breakfast $10, 412 South Main Street, (888) 294-5866
The Stonewall Jackson Inn B&B, $70/night, breakfast $15, 547 East Market Street, (800) 445-5330
In order to take advantage of these special group rates, make your reservations by May 1 and mention group code “HDTR” when booking. Guests must ask for the rate at the time of booking.
An opening reception at the Tini’s at Downtown 56 is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26 at 7 p.m., so consider staying in Harrisonburg the night before the training.
Registration Fee and Deadline
VMS Spring Feature Registration
VDDA Workshop Registration
Tuesday, May 26
Opening Reception
7:00 p.m.
Tini’s at Downtown 56
Wednesday, May 27
Day One Includes
Morning and afternoon refreshments
Lunch buffet
Networking
Training Sessions
Tour of Downtown
Wednesday, May 27
Tour of Downtown
4:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception
5:30 p.m.
Dave’s Downtown Taverna on the rooftop Taratsa
Thursday, May 28
Day Two Includes
Continental breakfast
Lunch
Training sessions
Case studies
Downtown housing tours
Full Registration
Both days combined training $110
Single Registration
Day One VMS Spring Feature $45
Day Two VDDA Member Rate $75
Day Two VDDA Non-Member Rate $85
The registration fees include all training materials and meals as indicated. You will receive a registration confirmation by email with an agenda, directions and parking instructions prior to the training.
Register online at: www.dhcd.virginia.gov/mainstreet
**Deadline for registration is May 18, 2009.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
For more information contact
Virginia Main Street
501 North Second Street
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 371-7041
www.dhcd.virginia.gov/mainstreet
