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Dubuque's Cultural & Entertainment District PresentationCity of Dubuque City Council Meeting Action Items # 02. Copyrighted December 19, 2022 ITEM TITLE: Dubuque's Cultural & Entertainment District Presentation SUMMARY: City Manager sharing information on Dubuque's Cultural and Entertainment District, its history, benefits, and the future. Arts & Cultural Affairs Manager Jenni Petersen -Brant; Planning Services Manager Wally Wernimont; Jon Berg, Arts in Community Development Program Manager at the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs; and Danielle Jacobs, Executive Director at Dubuque Main Street, will make a presentation. SUGGESTED Receive and File; PresentationSuggested Disposition: DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Cultural & Entertainment District presentation- MVM Memo Staff Memo District Asset List District Map Presentation Type City Manager Memo Staff Memo Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation THE C DUjIBQTE Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Dubuque's Cultural & Entertainment District DATE: December 15, 2022 Dubuque WAWca 914 ii 2007-2012.2013 2017*2019 Economic Development Director Jill Connors, Arts & Cultural Affairs Manager Jenni Petersen -Brant, and Planning Services Manager Wally Wernimont are sharing information on Dubuque's Cultural and Entertainment District, its history, benefits, and the future. v Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:sv Attachment CC' Crenna Brumwell City Attorney Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Manager Jill Connors, Economic Development Director Jenni Petersen -Brant, Arts & Cultural Affairs Manager THE CITY OF DUB E Masterpiece on the Mississippi Dubuque All -America C'� M14-NA1,7z: 2007*2012*2013 2017*2019 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Jill M. Connors, Economic Development Director Jenni Petersen -Brant, Arts & Cultural Affairs Manager Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Manager SUBJECT: Dubuque's Cultural & Entertainment District DATE: December 12, 2022 Economic Development Department 1300 Main Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4763 Office (563) 589-4393 TTY (563) 690-6678 http://www.cityofdubuque.org INTRODUCTION This memorandum presents information on Dubuque's Cultural & Entertainment District, its history, benefits, and future. BACKGROUND Iowa Cultural & Entertainment District designation recognizes well -identified, walkable, mixed -use, compact areas of a city or county in which a high concentration of cultural facilities serves as the anchor. To be designated, a Cultural & Entertainment District must already be an area where arts and cultural activities thrive. Designation by the state is an achievement, intended to formally recognize that a particular locale is an acknowledged cultural destination. The program is administered by the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. The program goals are to distinguish those districts which have created unique cultural centers and prioritized visitor experiences; promote the districts and their supported activities; and provide technical assistance and professional development opportunities. Establishment of Downtown Dubuque Cultural Corridor (DDCC) In August 2004, the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Main Street jointly submitted an application for a Cultural & Entertainment District in downtown Dubuque. In November 2004, the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs named Downtown Dubuque Cultural Corridor among the first eight certified Cultural & Entertainment Districts in the state. Expansion and Re -designation of the Downtown Dubuque Cultural Corridor In 2018, Dubuque Main Street applied for re -designation of the Downtown Dubuque Cultural Corridor as a State -recognized Cultural & Entertainment District with expansion to include the Historic Millwork District on the east and the Flat Iron Park area on the south. There are currently sixteen (16) Cultural & Entertainment Districts in the State of Iowa, with Dubuque's Cultural Corridor being one of the longest -standing of these. The DDCC includes the central business district, transitional mixed -use neighborhoods, Port of Dubuque, Historic Millwork District, and Flat Iron Park area. DDCC contains many architecturally significant institutional, commercial, and industrial buildings that house a mix of uses, with first floor retail/office uses and opportunities for uses on the upper floors. DDCC's historic downtown neighborhoods include affordable two- and three-story residential buildings in an urban street/alley grid pattern with a mix of commercial and office uses along with churches, parks and schools. A bike/hike network provides connections to parks, the River, downtown and its historic neighborhoods. The DDCC uses vehicular and pedestrian wayfinding sign systems that feature historic sites, public parks and open spaces, public parking lots and ramps, sports complexes, trails, transit bus stops, and other community attractions, to guide visitors — whether they are driving, biking, walking, or riding the bus — to community amenities and attractions. The attached 2018 map and location listing legend of over 220 assets/venues is likely the best description tool of the DDCC. Official borders of the DDCC are as follows — Starting in the northwest corner of 22nd Street, the district is bordered by a large bluff (Bluff Street) to the eastern train tracks (just on the other side of Elm Street); then the perimeter runs along the Port of Dubuque, with the Mississippi River as the remainder of the eastern border. On the south, the border begins with the South Port and follows the bluffs and Mississippi as a guide. The DDCC designation is regularly leveraged by non-profit arts and cultural assets within the district in applications to private, state, and federal funding opportunities. The City itself acknowledged the designation in recently securing $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding through the National Endowment for the Arts Local Arts Agency Subgranting program. As one of the longest standing Cultural & Entertainment Districts in the State, Dubuque is often recognized in Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs outreach as an example to other communities; most recently, Arts & Cultural Affairs Manager, Jenni Petersen -Brant was invited to present at the 2022 Iowa Arts Summit and during the 2021 virtual Iowa Creative Places Exchange 2 DISCUSSION Benefits Americans for the Arts recognizes that "Cultural Districts: • are unique to the character, community, and resources available locally. • have a significant economic impact on cities, attracting businesses, tourists, and local residents to a central part of the city. • can help revitalize neighborhoods and increase the quality of life for its residents. • serve as a vehicle to assist in the support and marketing of local nonprofit cultural organizations. • serve as a focal point to brand a city's unique cultural identity and embrace its historic significance. • sometimes have formal boundaries lines with specific zoning ordinances and economic tax incentives. • might have more informal, unofficial boundaries that become a focal marketing point to cluster arts organizations." As the State of Iowa goes on to say: "The presence of arts and cultural opportunities enhances property values, the profitability of surrounding businesses and the tax base of the area. These districts attract a diverse and engaged workforce — a key incentive for new and relocating businesses. Furthermore, these districts are attracting residents and tourists who support adjacent businesses such as restaurants, lodging facilities, retail stores and entertainment venues." We have seen this play out in downtown Dubuque, both in and near the designated are of our Cultural & Entertainment District. In addition to the economic impact, the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs staff endeavor to promote projects and initiatives implemented by the Cultural & Entertainment Districts through established networks. Designated Cultural & Entertainment Districts are included in the Iowa Creative Place Network which provides regular opportunities for connection through networking and learning opportunities with Creative Places across Iowa. Arts & Cultural Affairs Manager, Jenni Petersen -Brant currently serves on the IDCA Cultural & Entertainment District Advisory Committee. Designated Districts are provided an "Iowa Cultural & Entertainment District" sign. These signs serve to market and promote the district. Designated Districts are encouraged to use the "Iowa Cultural & Entertainment District" logo in marketing efforts. The City of Dubuque currently has three of these signs. They are located on 11th Street in front of 3 Prescott School, on the southeast corner of Locust and 1st Streets, and on 9t" Street between Bluff and Locust Streets. Additionally, Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs staff will provide technical assistance to Cultural & Entertainment Districts, including communication on grant opportunities and professional development workshops. The Downtown Dubuque Cultural Corridor has a presence on the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs Website, which helps promote tourism and market Dubuque. Jon Berg, Arts in Community Development Program Manager with IDCA will join the December 19 Council virtually to speak to how the Cultural & Entertainment District program aligns with state goals and priorities. The Cultural & Entertainment District Designation aligns with City of Dubuque Arts and Cultural Master Plan's Vision Statement: Dubuque is a dynamic, creative community in the heart of the Midwest. Dubuquers and visitors find art everywhere they turn. They are enriched and connected through creative experiences. Arts and culture flourishes here, integral to the life and prosperity of the city and its people. The Cultural & Entertainment District Designation addresses the following City of Dubuque Arts and Cultural Master Plan's Goals: • Economic Development: Encouragement and support of arts and culture are not only a quality -of -life issue, but also a serious economic development strategy. The contributions of the arts and artists are supported and leveraged for economic development, boosting the city's brand and aiding talent attraction and retention. • Involvement and Participation: Residents of Dubuque actively participate in arts and culture. Arts and cultural entities and other sectors enable greater involvement and participation among Dubuque's citizens and visitors. The Cultural & Entertainment District Designation addresses the following City of Dubuque Arts and Cultural Master Plan's Priorities: • Promote and Support Arts and Culture as Dubuque's Competitive Edge o Establish multiple funding streams to support arts and cultural activity. o Develop, attract and retain creative talent. o Develop a regulatory or business incentive framework that promotes and protects Dubuque's arts and cultural assets. o Undertake a strategic branding, marketing and communications campaign promoting awareness of Dubuque's arts and cultural community at home and in other markets and attracting participants from outside Dubuque. 4 • Foster Engagement at All Levels o Deepen appreciation for arts and culture among the general public • Cultivate Connections o Develop ties among the arts and the broader community, increasing visibility and relevance of arts and culture. Future of the Downtown Dubuque Cultural Corridor Per Iowa Code, all designated Cultural & Entertainment Districts are required to apply for re -designation every ten years. The re -designation process will include information updating the cultural district identity, operations and programming information, Cultural & Entertainment District assets, goals for the next ten years, accomplishments from the previous ten years and economic impact. Between redesignations, Cultural & Entertainment Districts can work with the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs to adjust district borders which may be a consideration for Dubuque as new arts and cultural assets such as Key City Creative Center, Centrally Rooted, and others have been established in Central Avenue Corridor, north of DDCC boundaries. To maintain designation, a report must be submitted to the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs annually by August 1. As the managers of the DDCC designation, this report is drafted and filed by DMS. Conversations are underway between the City and DMS to update local Cultural & Entertainment District signage to align with the state's current brand for the program and elevate awareness of the designation to residents, visitors, business owners, and the like. RECOMMENDATION/ ACTION STEP No action is requested at this time. This memo for informational purposes only. 5 ID Cultural ♦Entertaiment District PropertiesAddress 1 Raggedy Ann's/The Shoppe 350 5th Street 2 Diamond Jo Casino/Restaurant/Bar 301 Bell Street 3 The Filament 301 Bell Street 4 Woodfire Grill 301 Bell Street 5 Grand Harbor Hotel 350 Bell Street 6 Grand Harbor Indoor Water Park 350 Bell Street 7 Tony Roma's 350 Bell Street 8 Grand River Center 500 Bell Street 9 St. Raphael Cathedral 231 Bluff Street 10 Redstone Inn (bed and breakfast) 504 Bluff Street 11 Telegraph Herald (newspaper) 801 Bluff Street 12 Audrey Wallis Interiors 940 Bluff Street 13 Grant Park 1500 Bluff Street 14 Sunshine Family Restaurant 401 Central Avenue 15 3DETI 472 Central Avenue 16 Dottie's Cafe 504 Central Avenue 17 Breezer's Pub 600 Central Avenue 18 Tri-State Blue Print & Framing 696 Central Avenue 19 Dubuque County Courthouse 720 Central Avenue 20 Old County Jail Museum 770 Central Avenue 21 Grand Tap 802 Central Avenue 22 Cue Masters (Billards Hall) 900 Central Avenue 23 Dubuque Mission Thrift Shop 2 998 Central Avenue 24 Chances R 1046 Central Avenue 25 Bicycle World 1072 Central Avenue 26 Winter Farmers' Market 1101 Central Avenue 27 Multicultural Family Center 1157 Central Avenue 28 Zoro's Gyros 1400 Central Avenue 29 Great Dragon Express (restaurant) 1435 Central Avenue 30 Gin Rickey's 1445 Central Avenue 31 The Fountain of Youth Program 1497 Central Avenue 32 Showcase Unlimited Woodworkers 1524 Central Avenue 33 Tony's Jewerly and Loan 1534 Central Avenue 34 Book Exchange 1538 Central Avenue 35 El Paisano (Mexican Grocery/ Restaurant) 1543 Central Avenue 36 Diamond Vogel Pain Center 1585 Central Avenue 37 American Pawn Company 1633 Central Avenue 38 17th Street Pawn 1696 Central Avenue 39 John Bell Block 1301 Central Avenue 40 Shot Tower 1099 Commercial Street 41 East Mill Bread Company 333 E. 10th Street 42 The Foundry Restaurant & Bar 333 E. 10th Street 43 Backpocket Taproom 333 E. 10th Street 44 Millwork Marketplace 333 E. 10th Street 45 The Iron Bar 333 E. 10th Street 46 Steeple Square 105 E. 15th Street 47 National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium 350 E. 3rd Street 48 Ice Harbor Gallery 500 E. 3rd Street 49 The Smokestack 62 E. 7th Street 50 Dubuque Freight House 300 E. 3rd Street 51 9th St. Staging & Design 55 E. 9th Street 52 Intermodal Transportation Center 950 Elm Street 53 Jaycee Center 890 Iowa Street 54 The Food Store 1109 Iowa Street 55 Scott Printing 1112 Iowa Street 56 Iowa Street Market (convenience store) 1250 Iowa Street 57 St. Vincent's Resale Shop 1351 Iowa Street 58 St. Patrick's Chuch 1425 Iowa Street 59 First Presbyterian Church 1684 Iowa Street 60 Grace Bible Baptist Church 1699 Iowa Street 61 Gallery C 900 Jackson Street. 62 RF2 Furniture Warehouse 900 Jackson Street 63 StudioWorks 900 Jackson Street 64 Greater Dubuque Development Corp. 900 Jackson Street 65 Gronen Restoration 900 Jackson Street 66 lGigantic Design 900 Jackson Street 67 Zazou's Bridal Botique 955 Jackson Street 68 Blue Elements Salon & Spa 1098 Jackson Street 69 Paul's Tavern 176 Locust Street 70 The Dungeon 300 Locust Street 71 Shot Tower Inn (restaurant/bar) 390 Locust Street 72 4th Street Outlet/Midco Marketing 401 Locust Street 73 Odd Fellows (bar/pub) 481 Locust Street 74 American Bombshell 700 Locust Street 75 Body & Soul Downtown Spa & Salon 700 Locust Street 76 Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque 700 Locust Street 77 Dubuque Museum of Art 701 Locust Street 78 Knights of Columbus/ Joliet Event Center 781 Locust Street 79 Fischer Bowling Lanes 880 Locust Street 80 Frosted N' Filled 1072 Locust Street 81 Fannie Stout House (bed and breakfast) 1145 Locust Street 82 Masonic Temple 1155 Locust Street 83 St. Mark's Community Center 1201 Locust Street 84 Boy's and Girl's Club 1299 Locust Street 85 The Ryan House 1375 Locust Street 86 The Richard's House (bed and breakfast) 1492 Locust Street 87 Mandolin Inn (bed and breakfast) 199 Loras Boulevard 88 Dimensional Brewing 65 Main Street 89 Fringe Salon 80 Main Street 90 Bishop's Block 190 Main Street 91 Lot One (bar/pub) 1100 Main Street 92 1st & Main 1101 Main Street 93 Skinny Maginny's (Bar/Pub) 123 Main Street 94 Knippel's Religious Goods 129 Main Street 95 Mason Dixon (restaurant/bar) 163 Main Street 96 Crow's Nest 169 Main Street 97 Gordon's Toggery 177 Main Street 98 The Lift (bar/pub) 180 Main Street 99 Vinny Vanucchi's 180 Main Street 100 Canvas Products 182 Main Street 101 131 Yoga 185 Main Street 102 Candle Ready Cakes 197 Main Street 103 Ice Cream U Scream 198 Main Street 104 Hotel Julien 200 Main Street 105 HJ's Fashion Emporium 241 Main Street 106 The Hub (Bar/Pub) 253 Main Street 107 McCoy's Jewlers 261 Main Street 108 Chocolatarie Stam & The Wine Bar 269 Main Street 109 Iowa Welcome Center 280 Main Street 110 Barrel House(restaurant/bar) 299 Main Street 111 Travel Dubuque/ Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce 300 Main Street 112 Java Joes/ German Bank 342 Main Street 113 Flowers on Main 372 Main Street 114 Pepper Sprouts (restaurant) 378 Main Street 115 Capri College 395 Main Street 116 Dubuque Mission Thrift Shop 398 Main Street 117 Five Flags Theater 401 Main Street 118 Five Flags Civic Center 405 Main Street 119 Holiday Inn/River Rock Kitchen & Tap 450 Main Street 120 Northeast Iowa Community College 680 Main Street 121 Northeast Iowa Community College 700 Main Street 122 Living on Main 736 Main Street 123 Adobo's Mexican Cafe 756 Main Street 124 Town Clock Inn (restaurant) 799 Main Street 125 Security Building 800 Main Street 126 Graham's Style Store 890 Main Street 127 Kathie's Frame Shoppe 890 Main Street 128 Pickle Barrel Subs 909 Main Street 129 Dubuque Religious Center 923 Main Street 130 Yen Ching Restaurant 926 Main Street 131 The Paws Mahal 942 Main Street 132 FEH Design 951 Main Street 133 Cheryl- Ann Bridals & Tuxedos 980 Main Street 134 Interstate Power Company Building 1000 Main Street 135 Nimble Wits 1005 Main Street 136 Dubuque Bowling Lanes 1029 Main Street 137 Dubuque Main Street 1069 Main Street 138 L'May Eatery 1072 Main Street 139 Jitterz Cafe 1073 Main Street 140 Cotton Cabin Quilt Shop 1075 Main Street 141 Freddie's Popcorn 1086 Main Street 142 Salsa's (restaurant) 1091 Main Street 143 River Lights Bookstore 1098 Main Street 144 Outside the Lines Gallery 1101 Main Street 145 TAG Communications 1135 Main Street 146 St. Luke's United Methodist Church 1199 Main Street 147 White Florists 1209 Main Street 148 Mario's Italian Restaurant 1298 Main Street 149 City Hall Annex 1300 Main Street 150 St. John's Episcopal Church 1410 Main Street 151 Town Clock Building/ Cottingham & Butler 823 Main Street 152 Port of Dubuque Marina Port of Dubuque 153 Flat Iron Park 43 Main Street 154 Star Brewery 600 Star Brewery Drive 155 Stone Cliff Winery 600 Star Brewery Drive 156 First Congregational Church 255 W. 10th Street 157 Oolong Asian Cuisine (restaurant) 145 W. 11th Street 158 Carnegie Stout Public Library 360 W. 11th Street 159 City Hall 50 W. 13th Street 160 A & W/ Kelly's Kitchen 250 W. 1st Street 161 563 Design, PLLC 240 W. 2nd Street 162 Dawgs 245 W. 2nd Street 163 Rainbow Lounge/Canfield Hotel 36 W. 4th Street 164 J.H. Thedinga House/ The May Law Firm, P.C. 340 W. 5th Street 165 U. S. Post Office 350 W. 6th Street 166 Academy of Ballet 135 W. 8th Street 167 Grand Opera House 135 W. 8th Street 168 Roshek Brothers Department Store/ Roshek Building 250 W. 8th Street 169 The Bridge Christian Church 395 West 9th Street 170 Brazen Open Kitchen + Bar 955 Washington Street 171 Inspire Cafe 955 Washington Street 172 KCRG 955 Washington Street 173 7 Hills Brewing 1085 Washington Street 174 Enlighten Mystical Minds 800 White Street 175 Antiques on White 902 White Street 176 Hair-Berdashery 951 White Street 177 Charlotte's Coffee House 1104 White Street 178 Prescott Elementary School 1151 White Street 179 Hollenfelz House 1651 White Street 180 Creative Adventure Lab 210 Jones Street 181 Bridge Restaurant & Lounge 31 Locust Street 182 Schroder -Klein Grocery Company Warehouse/ DBQ Data Services 40 Main Street 183 Jubeck New World Brewery 115 W. 11th Street 184 Caroline's Restaurant 200 Main Street 185 Riverboat Lounge 200 Main Street 186 Potosa Spa 200 Main Street 187 O'Connor & Thomas Law Firm 1000 Main Street 188 Murph's South End Tap 55 Locust Street 189 Historic Federal Building 360 W. 6th Street 190 Jack's Lounge 1113 Main Street 191 Mississippi River Council Ring (overlook) Port of Dubuque 192 Alliant Energy Amphitheater Port of Dubuque 193 River's Edge Plaza Port of Dubuque 194 William M. Black Historic Steamboat Ice Harbor 195 Washington Park & Gazebo 6th & Locust Street 196 Town Clock 7th & Main Street 197 Jackson Park 15th & Main Street 198 a Cottingham & Butler Plaza Cable Car Square Inset Map Way Point Services 8th & Main Street 452 4th Street b Sweet Memories (gift shop) 454 4th Street c Willows/ The Midwest Girl 471 4th Street e The Red House 472 4th Street f Teeny Weeny Toys 489 4th Street g Gotta Have It 315 Bluff Street h Twisted Root Yoga Studio 331 Bluff Street i Fig Leaf (gift shop) 345 Bluff Street j Calico Bean Market (gift shop) 352 Bluff Street k A Ripple Effect Fair Trade/ Nash Gallery 371 Bluff Street I Bluff Brew Haus 372 Bluff Street m Monk's Kaffee Pub 373 Bluff Street n MEH Engineers 374 Bluff Street o Shamrock Imports (gift shop)/Shamrock Jewerlers 391 Bluff Street p Center of I Am 400 Bluff Street q Bluff Street Time Shop 411 Bluff Street r Julien's Journal/ Dubuque 365 432 Bluff Street s Spark Family Hair Salon 441 Bluff Street t All Things Sweet Pastry & Sandwich Shop 469 Bluff Street u Potpourri (gifts) 474 Bluff Street v Fenelon Place Elevator (cable car) 400 Raymond Place f PyGEL� �w J L-- - �^ ARLINGTON CHESTNUT J I a o u 11TH II f p JU. 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X7 p al n included an expansio i clude te Historic 'Millwork District o n t east and _ the Flat Irk Park arA on the I - south. plf.`l■: CITY OF ❑UBUQUE CULTURAL & ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT I � 3L J_i r I 1 t ' 61 Ca hoe Car Inset Aiap tiF ! �� J13 I� f _ P. fj Pnf� EMeMlnmem aeeeFf Verwee - �cuim�ai a emen:imm�,l ovmnet sa<.�esrr �.. ` —i hes ipp Rirefwefk N— 6,K6Hike l Ws —OxT'Fey Rw j' ] � Cxaa1 •iluer Rw0 !I 1 � mar Eirg F agllLea �nHN.kelce Mnr .:a+ 34+' Hi9t0=4 Dbrr 9 r CED IMPACTS The presence of arts and cultural opportunities enhances property values, the profitability of surrounding businesses, and the tax base of the area. Districts attract a diverse and engaged workforce — a key incentive for new and relocating businesses.They also attract residents and tourists who support adjacent businesses such as restaurants, lodging facilities, retail stores and entertainment venues. CULTURAL DISTRICTS ✓ Are unique to the character, community, and resources available locally. ✓ Have a significant economic impact on cities, attracting businesses, tourists, and local residents to a central part of the city. ✓ Can help revitalize neighborhoods and increase the quality of life for residents. ✓ Serve as a vehicle to assist in the support and marketing of local nonprofit cultural organizations. ✓ Serve as a focal point to brand a city's unique cultural identity and embrace its historic significance. ✓ Sometimes have formal boundaries lines with specific zoning ordinances and economic tax incentives. ✓ Might have more informal, unofficial boundaries that become a focal marketing point to cluster arts organizations.' CULTURAL & ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT DESIGNATION BENEFf-- Promotion of projects and initiatives through established communication channels including social media, event calendars, and opportunity listings with the Iowa Department of Professional development and networking opportunities through the Iowa Creative Place Cohort Network including invitation to annual Creative Places Exchange Cultural Affairs event Access to branding assets and signage along with other technical assistance related to CED best practices and notification of applicable grant opportunities JON BERG Program Manager Arts in Community Development Iowa Department of Cultural Affai rs Iowa Arts Council Produce Iowa State Historical Society of Iowa j'. ALIGNMENTWITH AF CULTURE MASTER PI Encouragement and support of arts and culture are not only a quality -of -life issue, but also a serious economic development strategy. The contributions of the arts and artists are supported and leveraged for economic development, boosting the city's brand and aiding talent attraction and retention. Residents of Dubuque actively participate in arts and culture.Arts and cultural entities and other sectors enable greater involvement and participation among Dubuque's citizens and visitors. DUBUQUE MAIN STREET ROLE ✓ Designation reinstatements (2028) ✓ Annual reports ✓ Monthly district calls ✓ Hosting and promoting district events ✓ Promoting and advocating for district artists ✓ Promoting district cultural businesses ✓ Promoting district nightlife ✓ Recruiting creative entrepreneurs to live and work in the district ✓ Guiding our community's creatives to statewide district resources Ma 4&