Arts and Cultural Districts and Events

Communities can improve the visibility of their unique arts and cultures by designating cultural districts, such as a theater or a restaurant district, on specific streets. One way to do this is to create distinct signs or flags that mark the district, promote the district in tourist brochures and regional media, and encourage district-enhancing businesses to locate there.

Another option for smaller communities is to create and market an event built around some special aspect of their community or their community's history. These types of events can be a source of community pride, as well as an economic boost over a relatively short period of time.