Creative Signs Belong in Historic Districts Webinar
Wednesday, January 15th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Signage can be vital to attracting customers, but how do you create visually interesting signs that enhance the historic streetscape, promote business activity, and are compatible with the surrounding historic context? Learn how Denver’s Landmark Preservation staff works with sign applicants through the design review process to serve business needs while also enhancing historic buildings and the streetscape. Attendees will understand how staff apply design guidelines in relation to different sign types and comprehensive sign plans.
Who Should attend:
Members of design review boards, downtown advocates, downtown building and business owners, and preservation advocates.
Using the Main Street Approach Webinar
Wednesday, December 11th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
What is the Main Street Approach and how do we all work together?
Wondering what your Design, Promotions, Economic Vitality, and Organization committees/groups/teams should be doing?
What is the point and what goals are we trying to satisfy with our work at the committee level?
What does the board need to do to make this all happen with a pointed approach?
Join us on December 11th for a Four-Points of Main Street refresher or a new introduction to Main Street 101.
Who will benefit from watching this webinar?
Elected officials, new Main Street board members, committee members, and volunteers citizens interested in helping to revitalize their community.
Historic Tax Credit Coffees in Southeast & Central Ohio
Monday, November 18th, 2019
Have you been wondering about historic tax credit programs here in Ohio? Wondering about the application and review process? Here is an easy introduction to the 20% federal historic tax credit and 25% Ohio historic preservation tax credit which you can use to rehabilitate your historic building. Come chat at a quick informal get together to learn about how the historic tax credit programs work and meet the people who manage them.
Locations of Coffees:
9:00 – 10:00 AM Athens: Athens Community Center – 701 East State Street
12:00 – 1:00 PM Somerset: Village Hall – 100 Public Square
2:30 – 3:30 PM Lancaster: Chamber of Commerce – 109 North Broad Street
5:00 – 6:00 PM Columbus: Fortin Ironworks – 944 West Fifth Avenue
Historic Tax Credit Coffees in Southeast Ohio
Monday, September 9th, 2019
Have you been wondering about historic tax credit programs here in Ohio? Wondering about the application and review process? Here is an easy introduction to the 20% federal historic tax credit and 25% Ohio historic preservation tax credit which you can use to rehabilitate your historic building. Come chat at a quick informal get together to learn about how the historic tax credit programs work and meet the people who manage them.
Locations of Coffees:
8:00 – 9:00 AM Marietta: Ketter Block – 294 Front Street, Second Floor
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pomeroy: Meigs Co. Economic Development Office – 236 East Main Street
1:30 – 2:30 PM Gallipolis: Gallipolis City Building – 333 3rd Avenue
4:30 – 5:30 PM Ironton: Iron Town Coffee Lab – 225 South 2nd Street
Oh, the Places You’ll Go. But Only If You Can Find Your Way Webinar
Wednesday, July 10th – 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
How many times have you gone somewhere new or even somewhere you had been before and can’t quite figure out how to get to your destination? Whether it is an historic downtown, public parking, college campus, business park or even a neighborhood, these wayfinding issues occur daily in communities across Ohio. While residents are at an advantage, visitors sometimes feel like a fish out of water and may be less likely to return (and spend money) if they don’t have a positive experience finding their way around. PDG has worked with numerous communities on a five-to-six phased approach to wayfinding, with an end result of a welcoming, easy to access signage system. Join us for a webinar to review our process and look at two recent projects in Ohio, the Cities of Wadsworth and Parma Heights. Along with the process, we will be sharing final signage plans and guidelines, GIS mapping and Esri Story Map Tours, along with other key elements such as parking.
Speakers
Lauren Falcone & Beth Barton
Lauren O. Falcone, AICP, Vice President, has been with PDG for 24 years. During her tenure, Lauren has been providing clients with planning and economic development assistance. She has worked on numerous planning projects across Ohio and in Michigan, specializing in comprehensive, downtown revitalization, neighborhood, recreation, economic development and coastal access plans. She has also worked in OH and MI on community branding, with logo, tagline and wayfinding development. Her planning work involves strong public input components. Lauren bridges planning with results by providing technical assistance for grant/loan programs, as well as economic development incentives. Lauren has also been a speaker on various planning best practices, including a speaker at Ohio APA Conference 2015, Heritage Ohio Conference 2016 and NE Ohio Planning & Zoning Workshop 2018. She has also been a trainer for Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Redevelopment Ready Best Practices 6.1 (Economic Development Strategy) and 6.2 (Marketing and Promotions). She recently co-authored planning articles titled Sandusky County Embraces Active Transportation for Ohio APA and Wadsworth – Is it a Flower, a “W”, or a Flame? for Heritage Ohio. Lauren is a member of Ohio APA, CLE APA, Heritage Ohio and Westlake Planning Commission. She recently completed two large-scale branding and wayfinding projects in Wadsworth and Parma Heights.
Beth A. Barton, Community Branding/Communication Specialist, has over 25 years of experience and has been with PDG for over 20 years. She provides multi-media design services that convey her client’s message in a unique and creative way. She works along-side planners to create identity systems, community branding, brochures, wayfinding systems, websites, photographic enhancements, maps, and various other graphics for clients in our planning projects. Her work also involves facilitating public meetings to gain consensus. She excels at defining the essence of a community, reflecting this essence in her designs.
Beth’s corporate marketing responsibilities include visioning, development and implementation of PDG’s marketing strategy/campaign through the design of brochures, website, report graphics, print ads, trade booth graphics, signage, newsletters, marketing materials, and other design projects. She recently co-authored planning articles titled Sandusky County Embraces Active Transportation for Ohio APA and Wadsworth – Is it a Flower, a “W”, or a Flame? for Heritage Ohio. She recently completed two large-scale branding and wayfinding projects in Wadsworth and Parma Heights.
Become a member of Heritage Ohio today and enjoy a full year of monthly webinars and many other benefits.
What’s Happening on Main Street – June 2019
Recurring Events
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Take a Hike – Cleveland
Take a Hike offers six (FREE!) guided walking tours of distinct neighborhoods in downtown Cleveland! Weekly tours explore the Gateway District, University Circle, Warehouse District, Civic Center, Playhouse Square neighborhood and Canal Basin Park in the Flats. Each tour lasts approximately one and a half hours in length, and features actors and actresses portraying historic figures from Cleveland’s past. Check the website for the full schedule of tours.
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Kent Restaurant Week – Kent
From slow-cooked barbecue and authentic Italian cuisine to fresh sushi and exquisite small plates, Kent eateries can satisfy a range of cravings. Enjoy special “prix fixe” menus offering a three-course meal for one set price at each place. -
South Town Cruise-In – Medina
Join Main Street Medina for a weekly cruise-in in Medina’s South Town, Tuesday evenings, May 21-September 24th from 4-8pm at 233 Lafayette Rd (the former Hawkins Market parking lot, soon to be the new home of Medina County Habitat for Humanity). See some of the best classic, collectible, rat rod, hot rod, and muscle cars in Northeast Ohio, and enjoy classic tunes from the 1950-70’s with DJ Bruce. The South Town Cruise-In is free and open to the public. -
Yoga on East Green – Tiffin
Stretch out and relax with Yoga Chuck each Saturday morning from 9 – 10 AM on downtown Tiffin’s East Green.
June 1
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Main Street Kent Art & Wine Festival – Kent
Join Main Street Kent for the 13th annual Art & Wine Festival in downtown Kent! Enjoy Ohio wine, live music, local art, and creative food concepts from the area. Entry to the event is free. Attendees may participate in wine tasting for $20. -
Kids Day of Safety & Play – Medina
Head to the Square on Saturday, June 1st, for a full day of free, family fun, entertainment, games, and the incredible Safety Fair on Broadway Street. Enjoy face painting, balloon twisting, a book sale, summer reading kick-off, meet the Medinasaurus, and much more. -
Troy Strawberry Festival – Troy
This family friendly festival has over 200 Arts and Crafts exhibitors, non stop entertainment on two stages, activities for kids and so much more! Enjoy a variety of food and of course delicious strawberry delights. This years theme is “A Berry WACO Weekend”. Located in beautiful historic downtown Troy and along the Great Miami River levee.
June 2
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Troy Strawberry Festival – Troy
This family friendly festival has over 200 Arts and Crafts exhibitors, non stop entertainment on two stages, activities for kids and so much more! Enjoy a variety of food and of course delicious strawberry delights. This years theme is “A Berry WACO Weekend”. Located in beautiful historic downtown Troy and along the Great Miami River levee.
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Guys in Bloom: Wine & Cigars – Vermilion
It’s the second year for this manly event that’s all about cigars, wine and Vermilion in Bloom. Only $55, you get two hand-rolled cigars, a drink (beer or wine), heavy appetizers and other manly stuff. Hosted by the Wine Vault, which will be closed for this event, you won’t want to miss it.
June 3
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Story Mob – Marietta
Story Mobs are part of Marietta Main Street‘s Cash Mob Line-Up! Story Mobs are a little bit different than our normal Cash Mobs. Participants aren’t expected to shop, unless they want to! Instead, Story Mobbers will hear backstories about each participating business directly from the business owner. Mobbers will enjoy refreshments, live demos, sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes tours, and/or more thanks to each of our *surprise* participating locations! Each Story Mob event focuses on supporting local business in downtown Marietta. Once participants show up at the initial meeting location, clues will be provided to learn the surprise locations of the evening’s Story Mob event!
June 6
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Ladies Night Out – Wooster
The 12th Annual Ladies Night Out will be feature live music and for just $5 per person, receive a “passport” and goodie bag. The passports will detail each merchant and what “special” they will be offering for the night. Ladies get your passport stamped for a chance to win prizes! Downtown restaurants will also be offering specials for the night! So get your girlfriends together for a fun night out!
June 7
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First Friday: Pop Up Workout – Delaware
You get to sweat on center stage at First Friday in Delaware! We will be on the street doing squats, lunges, push ups and more! Get ready to have a great time in the middle of this awesome street festival with music, vendors and more. Grab a friend and get ready to have some fun! -
First Friday: Art Walk – Kent
Explore special exhibits, enjoy demonstrations, snacks, hands-on activities and more in downtown Kent. -
First Friday: Kids Art Walk – Marietta
June’s First Friday is Kids Art Walk, featuring artwork from our local students in Washington County! We will have artwork displayed at some of our amazing downtown businesses. -
First Friday: Summer Splash – Medina
Grab your friends and head to historic Medina the first Friday of each month for an evening of socializing, dining, shopping, dancing, laughing, and merriment. -
First Friday: Hot Fun in the Summertime – Middletown
Who is excited about SUMMER?! Downtown Middletown is and we are ready to celebrate with a night of games, local shopping, a unique twist on BINGO, and chances to win $150 in prizes! Family Fun for EVERYONE! Join us in celebrating summertime and our awesome downtown! -
First Friday: Summer Celebration – Mount Vernon
The season kicks off with a Summer Celebration at the June 7th First Friday. Main Stage entertainment will be the Kokosing River SURF CLUB, complemented on the South Stage (E. Gambier Street) by Yvonne Sanson – Singer / Songwriter students. Start your summer off right at the beach ball bonanza with sand, sun, and fun at COTC Central Ohio Technical College (COTC); enjoy sand art, hoola-hoops and beach ball fun! Partnering with the Knox County Landmarks Foundation (KCLF), MSMV is bringing a behind-the-scenes look at the downtown Mural Projects. Grab a ride on the tractor and hear John Donnelly, the artist, tell about inspiration, working with the community, and hidden Easter eggs. Enjoy the Cruise-In at First Friday. -
First Friday: Beers, Brats, & Bros – Painesville
Come celebrate that special guy in your life be joining us for Beer, Brats, and Bros First Friday. Stroll throughout Downtown Painesville visiting participating merchants to challenge yourself to some fun activities.
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First Friday: Wine Vine – Tipp City
Attention wine enthusiasts! Don’t miss Downtown Tipp City’s June First Friday event. Tickets are on sale for $25. This event is for people 21 and up with a valid ID and wristpbands will be provided at check-in. Check-in will be at our wonderful sponsor’s location, Fox And Feather Trading Co. at 115 W Main St. Grounds for Pleasure Coffee House will be providing free Lyft rides for the event as well! -
First Friday: First Responder Friday – Wadsworth
Main Street Wadsworth and the City of Wadsworth are partnering for this great event celebrating our local police, fire, and EMS!
June 8
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A Day of Enchantment – Cambridge
Hear ye hear ye Cambridge Main Street is looking for a few good princesses, princes, pirates and fairies for A Day of Enchantment. Young ladies and gentlemen ages 3-9 are invited to spend the day with a variety of princesses, princes, a famous pirate or two and even fairies! From bounce houses to a magical carriage ride there is something for everyone during this popular event. -
East Green Summer Concert Series: The Right Now – Tiffin
Rescheduled concert from June 1st. Head to the Frost-Kalnow Amphitheater for a free concert with The Right Now! The Right Now’s pop-meets-soul sound is more than a vehicle for Stefanie Berecz’s captivating voice. The celebration of thoughtful, catchy songwriting and intricate arrangements evokes a subtle sophistication in the tradition of Quincy Jones’ 70s and 80s masterpieces. Since 2008 the band has toured much of the United States and released three acclaimed albums, racking up placements in television, national commercials, and the multi-million-selling video game Watch Dogs.
June 11
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Main Street Live! – Van Wert
The Historic Main Street Van Wert is excited to announce its Annual Main Street Live Award Dinner. Tickets are $20. Don’t miss a night of celebrating downtown and entrepreneurs at this year’s main street live.
June 14
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Main Street Family Fridays – Ravenna
Main Street Ravenna and our friends from the Ravenna Parks and Recreation Department present Main Street Family Fridays featuring Movie’s on the Square. The whole family can visit unique downtown merchants and great restaurants between 5 and 9 p.m.! There will be fun activities, specials, entertainment and more before the movies start at dusk on the square. Bring your blanket! -
Sculptures on the Square – Troy
Sculptures on the Square features 22 life-sized sculptures created by internationally renowned artist, Seward Johnson. There is also one sculpture created by local artist, Shannon Timura, that will be on display. Troy Main Street also invites visitors to be “Be Part of the Art” with art-related activities and experiences throughout the exhibition period. June 14th will serve as the kick-off gala with onsite artists and a musical performance led by 50s and 60s variety group, The Buzz Ford Show featuring the American Kings. -
Movie on the Square – Wooster
Wooster is going Hollywood! And we have your ticket to a FREE, family-friendly, community event in wonderful Downtown Wooster. The movie SPIDER-MAN: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) will be featured on a 33-foot movie screen in the middle of the square. Bring a blanket, chairs & friends! Popcorn, along with other food and beverages will be available for purchase.
June 15
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National Road Bike Show & Rib Fest – Cambridge
Hot rods and Harleys, trikes and bikes will line Wheeling Ave during this annual event. Come out to see bikes, rat rods and more and grab a bite to eat at one of the many food trailers. Stay for the live bands and entertainment and enjoy a cold beer too! -
Medina County Pizza Palooza – Medina
Medina County Pizza Palooza showcases the best, local pie shops in Medina for a chance to win the 3′ tall Judges Choice and 3′ tall People’s Choice trophies for Best Pizza in Medina County. Buy a pizza passport tasting ticket for just $8, and be a judge! Pizza Palooza is also an important day where we, in partnership with United Way of Medina County and Feeding Medina County, get to showcase and highlight over 60 county non-profit and social service agencies, doing good work for the residents of our community. -
Vintage in the Village – Tipp City
Lovely Downtown Tipp City will come alive with shopping for vintage, antique and artisan treasures, along with a wide array of food trucks and activities. -
East Green Summer Concert Series: Mark Randisi & The Motor City Horns – Tiffin
Hear the classic sounds of Mark Randisi & The Motor City Horns in downtown Tiffin at the Frost-Kalnow Amphitheater. The Motor City Horns feature some of Detroit’s most versatile musicians. Individually, MCH members have worked with a variety of artists, bands, and orchestras, including Justin Timberlake, The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and Yo-Yo Ma. As a group, they have joined forces with Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band (2006–2007 “Face The Promise” Tour and 2011-2013 North American Tour, 2014-15 Ride Out Tour), Clarence Clemons and The Temple of Soul, Noel Gallagher, and Robert Randolph and The Family Band.
June 18
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Ohio Chautauqua Tour – Chardon
Join Chardon as they host the touring Ohio Chautauqua! Full of live events! Actors, music, camps and history!
June 19
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Ohio Chautauqua Tour – Chardon
Join Chardon as they host the touring Ohio Chautauqua! Full of live events! Actors, music, camps and history! -
Walk & Dine – Cleveland
Experience Downtown living in the Gateway District Cleveland on Wednesday, June 19 at the 22nd Annual Walk and Dine culinary residence and cultural tour throughout the city’s historic Gateway District. This year’s event features eleven culinary partners, wine & craft beer tastings, and five luxurious residences with stunning views and convenient urban amenities. -
Summer on Winter Concert: Part I – Delaware
Free, fun, outdoor summer concert series right here in our own historical Downtown Delaware! On W. Winter St. between Sandusky and Franklin. Part one of the series will feature the Hoodoo Soul Band, who are well known for their funk, soul, rhythm & blues in the Central Ohio area!
June 20
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Revitalization Series Workshop: Design – Van Wert
Join Heritage Ohio in Van Wert as we explore Design in Downtown. We have several speakers lined up to talk with you about local projects as well as hands-on opportunities to do some placemaking in Downtown Van Wert. We will have sessions on painting colorful crosswalks, opportunities to discover how temporary signage can increase foot traffic in your downtown as well as a chance to spruce up an existing pedestrian alleyway. Please come prepared by wearing comfortable shoes and clothes that you do not mind getting splashed with a little paint. Lunch will be on your own in downtown so you will have plenty of time to explore what Main Street Van Wert has to offer. We look forward to seeing you downtown! -
Ohio Chautauqua Tour – Chardon
Join Chardon as they host the touring Ohio Chautauqua! Full of live events! Actors, music, camps and history! -
Kent Torch Fest – Kent
2019 is the 50th anniversary of the famed Cuyahoga River Fire that forever cemented the title “Burning River.” Kent will commemorate this anniversary with live music, food vendors, river themed activities and a ceremony celebrating the hard work of the Kent community in preserving the river for future generations. -
Third Thursday: Staycation – Tiffin
Join Main Street Tiffin for a Staycation in downtown tiffin! Think tropical, fruity and fun. Treat yourself to all that downtown has to offer and join us for trivia at 7pm!
June 21
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Ohio Chautauqua Tour – Chardon
Join Chardon as they host the touring Ohio Chautauqua! Full of live events! Actors, music, camps and history! -
Middletown Pride – Middletown
With the signature PRIDE RIDE kicking things off, Downtown Middletown has some BIG TIME fun planned for a night full of fun, acceptance and celebration. Everyone and everyBODY is welcome. (Glitter is optional, but amazing attitudes and kind spirits are mandatory).
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June Concert & Cruise-In – Wooster
Main Street Wooster presents a family oriented event featuring classic & street rod cars on display in Downtown Woo! Our concert and cruise-in will feature live music from The Usual Suspects and The Repeat Offenders. Classic cars & street rods are welcome!
June 22
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Ohio Chautauqua Tour – Chardon
Join Chardon as they host the touring Ohio Chautauqua! Full of live events! Actors, music, camps and history! -
Downtown Mini Golf – Marietta
Downtown businesses have created their very own custom putting greens for community members to putt their way around downtown. People of all ages can enjoy the putting greens by purchasing a $5 wrist band from the Main Street tent at the Armory from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Wrist bands are free for kids 12 and under accompanied by an adult. (Tickets are only sold day of at the Armory). All golfers will receive a score card to be used as they go around to each hole and putt, shop, eat, and have fun! -
South Town Cleanup – Medina
Main Street Medina, in partnership with the City of Medina, will host our first cleanup day in the South Town District, roughly bordered by Smith, Broadway, Lafayette, and Huntington. Snacks, trash bags, gloves and vests will be provided. Please bring rakes, brooms, and shovels, and a personal reusable water bottle. -
Art on Main – Ravenna
Visit downtown Ravenna for amazing art, as well as area food trucks and wine.
June 23
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Painesville Farm & Flea – Painesville
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East Green Summer Concert Series: KGB – Tiffin
Head back to Motown with KGB at the Frost-Kalnow Amphitheater in downtown Tiffin. They’re frequent favorites at the MGM Grand Detroit Casino and also heated things up at the recent Motown Winter Blast downtown. The music is straight-up Motown with an electronic base.
June 27
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122nd Army Band Concert – Wooster
One of Ohio’s most popular military bands, The Band of the Ohio National Guard! Bring your chairs to this FREE community event.
June 29
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Pizza Palooza – Tiffin
Bring the whole family to enjoy a taste of Tiffin and Seneca County! Attendees can purchase $1 tickets that can be redeemed for a slice of pizza from any vendor, snacks, soda, or water. Half of each ticket sold will go toward downtown revitalization. During the event, The Porter & Sayles Band will be playing live at the Frost-Kalnow Amphitheater.
Historic Tax Credit Coffees in North Central Ohio
Monday, June 24th, 2019
Have you been wondering about historic tax credit programs here in Ohio? Wondering about the application and review process? Here is an easy introduction to the 20% federal historic tax credit and 25% Ohio historic preservation tax credit which you can use to rehabilitate your historic building. Come chat at a quick informal get together to learn about how the historic tax credit programs work and meet the people who manage them.
Locations of Coffees:
8:00 – 9:00 AM Elyria: Police Station Community Room – 18 West Avenue
10:30 – 11:30 AM Medina: Medina County District Library – 210 S. Broadway
2:00 – 3:00 PM Ashland: Ashland Chamber of Commerce – 211 Claremont
4:30 – 5:30 PM Wooster: Wooster Library East Conference Room – 220 East Liberty
African American Civil Rights Movement in Ohio Webinar
Wednesday, June 12th – 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
Expand your knowledge about the African American Civil Rights Movement in Ohio and learn about documenting the connection between people and events defining the movement and significant places where its history happened. Barbara Powers with the State Historic Preservation Office will share information about their project to project to research, document, and assist in the preservation of historic properties associated with African American history and the Civil Rights Movement in Ohio during the 20th century. The webinar will present important themes, individuals and organizations defining the Civil Rights Movement as well as buildings and sites associated with the history of the movement. Participants will learn how to get started nominating historic properties associated with the Civil Rights Movement to the National Register of Historic Places.
Speaker
Barbara Powers
Barbara Powers, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer for Inventory and Registration for the State Historic Preservation Office of the Ohio History Connection, has 37 years of experience with historic survey and the National Register of Historic Places programs in Ohio. Powers serves on the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center Commission. She was the state coordinator for the Society of Architectural Historians online publication Archipedia Classic Buildings. Published works include “Ohio’s Pride, the Art and Architecture of the Ohio State Office Building” in Timeline, a publication of the Ohio History Connection; “Louis Bromfield’s Big House at Malabar Farm: Form Follows Fiction” in Recreating the American Past, Essays on the Colonial Revival published by the University of Virginia Press and “The Architecture of the Ohio Governor’s Residence” in Our First Family’s Home published by Ohio University Press. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in American Studies from Miami University and a Master’s in Architectural History with a certificate in Historic Preservation from the University of Virginia.
Become a member of Heritage Ohio today and enjoy a full year of monthly webinars and many other benefits.
Heritage Ohio’s Annual Preservation Month Photo Contest | Urban Renewal
Preservation Month is nearly here and 2019 marks the 10th year of our Preservation Month Photo Contest. This year’s theme is Urban Renewal, but with a twist. While Urban Renewal may have once consisted of demoing whole blocks of city buildings, without any care or thought about the people in the buildings, let alone the character of the buildings, Urban Renewal today means the revitalization of cities, its people, and its heritage.
So, here’s your contest assignment: take a picture that captures your community’s best Urban Renewal efforts, whether an event image in a revitalized business district, a historic building once slated for demo that’s been saved and rehabbed, or even the underutilized block of buildings that will, once restored, again contribute to the renewal of the neighborhood.
Once you get that perfect image, submit your entry using our online submission form below, or post to Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #HOUrbanRenewal. Our Preservation Committee will choose finalists, and we’ll open the contest to online voting. As in years past, your online votes will determine the winner!
Here’s your chance at photographic fame and a spot on the cover of Revitalize Ohio! Good luck!
Dates to remember
- Entries accepted through Friday, May 10
- Online voting of finalists Monday, May 20-Wednesday, May 29
- Winner announced Friday, May 31
2019 Photo Contest Submission Form
Historic Tax Credit Coffees in Northwest Ohio
Monday, April 29th, 2019
Have you been wondering about historic tax credit programs here in Ohio? Wondering about the application and review process? Here is an easy introduction to the 20% federal historic tax credit and 25% Ohio historic preservation tax credit which you can use to rehabilitate your historic building. Come chat at a quick informal get together to learn about how the historic tax credit programs work and meet the people who manage them.
Locations of Coffees:
8:00 – 9:00 AM Bryan: Kora Brew House & Wine Bar – 120 S. Lynn St.
10:30 – 11:30 AM Defiance: Stroede Center for the Arts – 319 Wayne Ave.
1:30 – 2:30 PM Paulding: Paulding County Area Foundation – 101 E. Perry St.
4:00 – 5:00 PM Van Wert: Main Street Van Wert Office – 136 E. Main St.
CDBG funding for Downtown Revitalization
Wednesday, April 10th – 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
The Office of Community Development will administer a restructured Downtown Revitalization Program in PY 2019. Funds will now be awarded on an open-cycle schedule through application to the Target of Opportunity Program. This session will explain the new program structure, funding parameters, and application requirements. Eligible applicants are restricted to Community Development Program recipients. Cities and villages are encouraged to apply through their counties of jurisdiction.
Speaker
Mary Oakley
Mary Richards Oakley has been employed by the Ohio Development Services Agency’s Community Services Division since 1998. Mary serves as the Community Investments Manager for the Office of Community Development. In this capacity, Mary is responsible for oversight of more than $60 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Ohio Housing Trust Fund, Appalachian Regional Commission, and Brownfield Revolving Loan funds annually. Programs under her jurisdiction include: Community Development, Critical Infrastructure, and Neighborhood Revitalization; Economic Development and Revolving Loan Fund; Residential Public Infrastructure; and Target of Opportunity and Downtown Revitalization. Mary earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and German from Centre College in Danville, Kentucky and graduated from The Ohio State University’s Masters Program in City and Regional Planning.
Become a member of Heritage Ohio today and enjoy a full year of monthly webinars and many other benefits.
DIY Market Analysis: Free Data to Explore and Demonstrate Downtown Market Opportunities Webinar
Wednesday, March 6th – 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
Are you interested in demonstrating the economic opportunities of doing business in your downtown?
More and more data sources are available online today from both public and private organizations. The data can produce facts and figures of interest to investors, lenders and business operators. This webinar will explore a sample of data sources and how they can be used in both a comprehensive market analysis and in just-in-time research to answer questions that arise.
The discussion will look at data that can be utilized in the Downtown and Business District Market Analysis toolbox. This resource has been developed and updated by Extension in Wisconsin, Ohio, and Minnesota. The toolbox provides a structure for conducting community–led studies involving a local volunteer study group.
Webinar participants will leave with various sources that can provide new insights on study area and trade area dynamics.
Time will be reserved at the end for a “show and tell” of other data sites that we have missed. So if you have a valuable source of data useful in understanding your district, community, or trade area, drop it in the chat box during the webinar.
And yes, to amend the rivalry between Ohio and Wisconsin, Extension educators and downtown professionals will have each other’s company as we learn and share together.
This webinar is a benefit of Heritage Ohio membership, to become a member click HERE
Heritage Ohio Members, register for the webinar click HERE
Speakers:
Bill Ryan
Bill Ryan works for the University of Wisconsin-Madison/Extension and is a statewide specialist in downtown and tourism business development. He provides research and educational programs throughout the state with city, chamber, and other economic development leaders interested in filling empty space and repurposing their downtowns with new uses for buildings. Bill co-authored an on-line downtown market analysis toolbox which is used nationwide to guide community – led market studies. Prior to Extension, Bill was employed in financial planning and hotel development in Boston.
Jon Wolfrath
Jon Wolfrath is a graduate student in the Masters of Urban and Regional Planning program at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. He is focusing his studies on economic development, transportation, and housing. He also works for the University of Wisconsin – Madison/Extension as a Community Business Development Analyst and has assisted in market analysis research and resource development.
Danielle Steinhauser
Danielle Steinhauser, CMSM works for CT Consultants, a municipal engineering firm in OH, KY, PA & WV. She works with municipalities and downtown organizations to plan projects and find funding resources. Her work is diverse, allowing her to assist communities with everything from market analyses and strategic planning to streetscapes to water and storm water lines and treatment facilities. Danielle has worked on several dozen Downtown Plans for communities across Ohio and Pennsylvania, including recommendations and implementation strategies in all of Main Street’s Four Points. Prior to her work in consulting, Danielle was a Main Street Manager in Toledo, Ohio.
This webinar is a benefit of Heritage Ohio membership, to become a member click HERE
Heritage Ohio Members, register for the webinar click HERE