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\u00a0A Micro-Retail Opportunity for a Creative Community!<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Primary Goal<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The Morgan\u2019s Point Resort Economic Development Corporation (MPR EDC) is community development 501 (c) 4 organization committed to seeing people in the city of Morgan\u2019s Point Resort (MPR) living healthy and happy lives. <\/span>\u00a0Our mission is to create a <\/span>space <\/span>that <\/span>will be that place that brings us all together, fostering community spirit, filled with people of all ages enjoying themselves and where lasting memories can be made.<\/span><\/p>\n

Secondary Goal<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

It is obvious that the MPR commercial district needs revitalizing and added \u201ccurb appeal\u201d. It is equally obvious that the work to lift the MPR commercial district is more than our city leaders can do alone. Revitalizing requires a community effort. Therefore, the MPR EDC would like to set an example of \u201crevitalization and curb appeal\u201d, by sponsoring a MPR Tiny Business Village that can provide a low-cost launching pad for pilot businesses that are not yet ready to stand on their own.<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits Economic Community Development (Pop Up Demonstrations)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

(Main Street Approach) Buy in from both public and the private sectors is critical for any community development activity. It opens the door for conversation and helps build in the ability for longer term impact beyond individual activities. Placemaking (creating a place where people want to be) in public spaces has the ability to spur investment by the private sector and vice versa. It is not about creating a plan and hoping people buy into it. It is about starting to do things that build love for a place. That love will in turn, build confidence in the future of that place and encourage other people to demonstrate their love through investment. <\/span><\/p>\n

Ottumwa, Iowa- The community\u2019s first dive into the \u201cplacemaking\u201d world has resulted in many projects that started as \u201cdemonstration ideas now being implemented as permanent elements of place in downtown. People of all ages and diversity came together and changed the look and feel of Main Street. Both quick changes that have now translated into more livable space withy seating, art and activities for families; pop up stores have opened permanently; reimagined open spaces now include innovative stormwater management, public art, safety features and host a variety of events for community members to be part of a significant change in the appearance and enjoyment of the downtown space.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you would like to participate in the steering committee, please contact Linda @ LIN1326@aol.com<\/a> or 760.310.7861<\/span><\/p>\n

Example of a \u201cTiny Business Village\u201d- Tionesta Market Village (Pennsylvania- population 500)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n