About the Lancaster County Downtown Consortium...
The Lancaster County Downtown Consortium is collaborative initiative of urban centers in Lancaster County, organized to promote and increase the awareness of the unique character, opportunity and attractions of the County's downtown centers to Lancaster County residents, the South Central Pennsylvania region and the 8+ million tourists that visit Lancaster County every year.
OnlyDowntown.org is a portal to some of Lancaster County's greatest assets - their downtowns, and was developed by a collaborative group of like-minded organizations committed to the preservation of Lancaster County's downtown character and culture. They are relevant because there are no other places more grounding than a walkable, safe, attractive, friendly downtown.
Healthy downtowns are vibrant, inclusive, and filled with options. When you visit a healthy downtown, even for the first time, there is both a feeling of familiarity and an exhilaration to explore. You feel safe, you feel welcome, you feel....good!
Here are 12 reasons why healthy downtowns are so important...
1. Downtown is the heart of the community.
2. Downtowns are special – there’s nothing like them.
3. If a downtown is healthy, chances are the community is too!
4. Downtowns are an awesome place to live life. So much is at your fingertips.
5. Downtowns are much older than just about any of their neighbors. There’s a lot of history to know about….but no test!
6. A business that chooses to be downtown is a business that’s made a decision NOT to take away a cornfield.
7. You have to get some exercise anyway – why not get it by enjoying a walk through a downtown?
8. Where else can you see a parade, visit a farmer’s market, enjoy a festival, or be entertained a hundred other ways?
9. Downtowns belong to YOU.
10. Downtown businesses generally excel in providing unique quality products and outstanding customer service
11. Downtowns provide the platform for community participation
12. Memories made downtown are memories you’ll have for a lifetime. |
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Rack Card, created in partnership with the Lancaster Co. Planning Commission |
Ten Ways You Can Help Support Your Local Downtowns:
1. Buy Goods and Services from local, independent downtown businesses.
2. Attend Community Downtown Celebrations.
3. Visit a Downtown Restaurant at least once a week.
4. Support Efforts to keep Downtown Clean & Beautiful.
5. Do as many weekend errands and activities downtown as you can.
6. Walk - don't drive - to really see what your local downtown has to offer.
7. Check out the unique downtown architecture.
8. Take your friends downtown with you to shop & dine & play! Meet for coffee!
9. Participate in community discussion groups on the future of the downtown.
10. Volunteer & Donate to your local downtown organization.
Spreading the Word
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