HOUMA CULTURAL DISTRICT Creative Placemaking
Process Mission Vision ValuesCommittees Final Plan Collaboration Team Core Members Committees/Outreach Visitors
Downtown Houma/Cultural District Involving Partners Downtown Lafayette Plan Downtown Development District Houma Arts Council Public/Private Correspondence Things to Consider Infrastructure Strengths/Integration Business Organization Architectural Considerations Streetscape/Bayou Side Festival Organization
We are focused on the revitalization of a diverse cultural district to enhance innovative economic development through collaborative efforts. Recognize downtown as the heart of Terrebonne Parish by way of innovation and creative collaboration through: Revitalization of the historic nature through preservation and rejuvenation of historical landmarks; Stimulating pedestrian activity and interaction to provide a unique and safe place. Reconnecting the importance of downtown for all communities, cultures, and heritages; Creating collaborative artistic opportunities and encouraging artist collaboration; Drawing and arranging the blue prints that will lead to sustainable economic development; Creating new opportunities that support and encourage the active involvement of community members; and Forming a bridge that will allow family and friends of all generations to reconnect with downtown Houma.
Public Arts Committee Involving Partners Houma Arts Council Individual Arts Venue Collection Things to Consider How to brand the project How to introduce the project How to continue to project
Ranking Value 5.0 Cultural 4.0 Artistic 3.0 Regional 2.0 Physical 1.0 Economical
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