Executive Director's Update, Fall 2005
As we all know, there is more to do in a day than time allows, and timesaving technologies, such as email, haven't helped! Now we try to do more in even less time. Downtown revitalization is a perfect reflection of modern life. Way more to do - good ideas and important initiatives - than time and resources allow.
National Town Meeting, which I attended in Baltimore in May, presented us with a host of excellent ideas and strategies. There was a "clean and safe" campaign that brought an entire community together, a customer and volunteer recruiting project that worked wonders, an "Out to Lunch" event for the slowest retail day of the week, and much more. This is the time of year when the four core committees finalize their work plans.
The Board of Directors has reiterated its strategic objective to find ways to link the waterfront and transportation area with the commercial district. How will we narrow down all the good ideas into a focused approach to tackle this goal? Thanks to a push from New London Landmarks and a partnership with City Center District, the New London Development Corp., the City and the owner of Union Plaza, The Parade is the link that we will seek to improve. By redesigning The Parade, we hope to restore a bit of the City's history and make this "town green" more accessible and safe for pedestrians. And who knows, maybe it will become a nice place to relax, for a change!
During the work week you can reach Penny Parsekian at 860-444-2489 and let her know how you want to help make our Downtown Work!
