New London To Host Virtual Conversations On Cultural District

Press release from the City of New London:

Jan. 17, 2021

The City of New London and Southeastern Connecticut Cultural Coalition will host a series of three virtual community conversations to discuss the formation of a Cultural District

You are invited to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: A Cultural District
Time: January 21st, February 4th, and February 18th, at 4 p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81543345164?pwd=VkRDSlIzTjdYUXc4VFFFZHlSU0Y0dz09
Meeting ID: 815 4334 5164
Passcode: 415810

A Cultural District

Is a specific area of a city or town identified by the municipality that has a number of cultural facilities, activities and/or assets – both for-profit and nonprofit. The ability of a municipality to establish a Cultural District was enacted by Legislative Statute in 2019.

It is
· a walkable, compact area that is easy for visitors to recognize.
· a center of cultural activities – artistic and economic.
· a place in your city/town where community members congregate, and visitors may enjoy those places that make a community special.

Why a Cultural District
· Increase coordination of efforts, resources, and assets
· Market arts and culture attractions to visitors
· Promote and encourage artists, entrepreneurs and creative businesses
· Promote tourism and increase visitation
· Strengthen the distinctive character of communities
· Create a plan to drive economic growth and expand the tax base
· Support Sustainable CT certification https://sustainablect.org/actions-certifications/
· Highlight the culture and history of your community

Attend, participate and learn more about the Cultural District. We want to hear from you. If you have any questions please email Sybil Tetteh at Stetteh@newlondonct.org and to attend any of the meetings please visit www.CultureSECT.org or email Wendy Bury at W.Bury@CultureSECT.org

This press release was produced by the City of New London. The views expressed here are the author's own.