Why Downtown is Important

• Your central business district is a prominent employment center
• As a business center, your downtown plays a major role
• A downtown is a reflection of how a community sees itself
• A significant portion of your community's tax base comes from the Downtown
• The central business district is an indespensable shopping and service center
• Your Downtown represents a vast amount of public and private investment in your community
• Downtown represents a vast amount of public and proviate investment in your community
• A central business district is often a major tourist draw
• Downtown is usually the center of government
• Your Downtown provides a sense of community and place