Some Festivals Will Need to Look Beyond Dickson Street For Space
Posted: August 20, 2010 at 5:55 a.m.
Now that the Walton Arts Center parking lots are no longer available for unlimited festival use, some event organizers will need to look at other locations.
AT A GLANCE
Fayetteville Festival Task Force Committee
Formed in July and charged with looking for ways to increase the diversity of events in Fayetteville, produce additional entertainment options for residents, provide economic opportunities for local artists, entrepreneurs and businesses and increase the city’s tax revenue.
Source: Staff Report
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The city of Fayetteville has virtually decided to take things away from Dickson Street. Not only will this affect the current businesses down there, it will affect the economy of the city. Dickson Street is a landmark. College kids, adults etc go there for entertainment all the time. Now these businesses will be moving. Give it time and it will happen.
Posted by: Apbacker
August 20, 2010 at 12:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
I think that Fayetteville is very lucky to have the Walton Arts Center and all that it brings to the community. Most progressive cities across the country utilize a paid parking system where the funds benefit the town for the pleasure of both tourists and locals. Encouraging turnover is another healthy componant to local businesses. Squatting on a space all day is not good for anyone. As for alternative venues to hold festivals etc., why not look to the square? That seems to be a HIGHLY underutilized area of town that is screaming for more action. And one more thing for the town to consider....why not build a giant parking garage somewhere between the two? Look to Fort Collins Colorado for an example of this. It has made business flourish there.
Posted by: LMF
August 20, 2010 at 1:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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