HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/07/2016 03Bii Excellence on Main Street Award: Economic VitalityBUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDASTATEMENT
Item No. B.ii.
For Meeting of: June 7, 2016
ITEM TITLE: Excellence on Main Street Award: Economic Vitality
SUBMITTED BY: Sean Hawkins, Economic Development Manager 575-6274
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Yakima Facade Project Receives Excellence on Main Award for Economic Vitality:
The Thai House facade improvement, the pilot facade project of the Downtown Association of
Yakima (DAY), received the Economic Vitality award at the Washington Main Street's Excellence
on Main Awards Ceremony on April 26th in Chelan, Washington.
The impact of this project has been greater than anticipated and enhanced the building not only
visually, but also spurred activity to the area and surrounding businesses. The Thai House is
reporting an over 25% increase in sales and a visible increase in foot traffic near the restaurant.
Since the project has been completed, three new businesses have opened within 100 feet of the
restaurant, and a fourth business is currently under construction.
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Economic Development
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:
Interim City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
D Excellence on Main Street
Upload Date
5/26/2016
Type
Co\er Memo
2016 EXCELNCE
ON MAIN AWARD
ECONOMIC VITALITY
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