Kingsport Blogger: 2005/10/18-19 Main Street Johnson City: Fountain Square Public Design Meetings

Sunday, October 16, 2005

2005/10/18-19 Main Street Johnson City: Fountain Square Public Design Meetings

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From: Bridgett Roberts [mailto:broberts@jcdevelopment.org]

YOU ARE INVITED....

The Johnson City Development Authority follows the Main Street Approach to Downtown Revitalization. As a result, one such focus towards our efforts includes a focus on the design and overall physical appearance of downtown.

On October 18 and 19, the JCDA will host a series of public focus groups that will be held by Mr. Fred Bonci of LaQuatra Bonci Associates. The meetings will take place at the Johnson City Public Library, and will allow all who are interested to sit in on one of 3 focus groups and give input to Bonci's team on what you would like to see in a historic public square for downtown Johnson City. Share your thoughts and ideas as the design team puts your vision to paper!

Attached you will find a registration form with specific times available. Download the attached, or go to www.jcdevelopment.org for more information.

Come be a part of history in the making for the greater community of Johnson City, Tennessee!

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