2007 has been a very busy year. As a community, Old Town continued to grow and change during the year. In February, we lost Robert Busby, a much -loved member of our Old Town family. But in his spirit, we came together to continue his efforts of revitalizing the neighborhood. Here is a brief recap of the OTCA’s 2007 projects and events. None of these projects would be possible without the help and wonderful support of the Old Town community.
Thank you!
Events:
Anti-Valentines Day Party
Old Town On Ice
Spring Clean-up and Planting
Old Town Art Market
Old Town Farmers Market
Pickin’ in the Park
Festival of the Moon
Festival of the Sun
Old Town Oktoberfest
Compassionate Feast
Wake Up Old Town Meetings
Old Town Dickens Village
Projects:
Banners & Hanging Baskets
Painted 308 E. Grand River
Old Town kiosk in Pruess Pets
New OTCA logo and website
Old Town Monthly Newsletter
City Pulse Old Town Newsletter
Restaurant & Retailer directory
$49K in Façade Matching Grants
Holiday Decorations
Historic Walking Tour Brochure
IKEA Makeover Contest
Other Old Town projects included Old Town Business and Art Development Association’s JazzFest and BluesFest, The Capital Foundation for Arts and Culture’s Colors of Salsa Festival and the rehabilitation of many Old Town buildings including, 319 E. Grand River, 1221 Turner St., the DARD building at 1213 Center St., 1224 Turner St., 1214 Turner St., 120 E. Grand River Ave. and the Harvest Music building.
Old Town welcomed more than 20 new office and retail businesses this year. We also welcomed many new residents moving into the rehabbed buildings with new second story lofts and the second phase of the On the Grand Condos. Old Town is growing each and every day!
In 2008…
look for bigger and better festivals, new events and projects and the IKEA transformations!