Destination Downtown: We are where you want to be

Published 6:15 pm Thursday, July 25, 2024 By topofthemorning In case you haven’t heard yet, the Natchez Convention Center has adopted a wonderful new marketing slogan that brilliantly captures the unique appeal of Downtown Natchez as a meeting destination: “We are Where You Want to Be...

All Within Walking Distance!” This slogan aligns perfectly with the overall mission of the Downtown Natchez Alliance, which is, simply put, to help make Downtown Natchez the place where everyone wants to be. I think this slogan is terrific, and coincidentally, the spirit of the slogan is the main thrust behind DNA’s ARPA Incentive Grant program, which is designed to encourage transformational streetscape changes downtown. This grant program may fund up to 75% of eligible expenses for balcony reconstruction, awning installation, or facade stabilization.

The purpose is to encourage upper floor residential properties, create shade, and reclaim micro-public spaces along the sidewalks where people can not only conduct business and enjoy outdoor dining, but also socialize and hang out. The program is open to all commercial building owners in DNA’s official downtown district. The application is simple to complete and can be downloaded at www.

NatchezDNA.org. The deadline for submitting a hard copy application is Friday, Aug 2.

If you have any questions, please contact Downtown Director Kevin Miers at kevin@natchezdna.org, and he will walk you through the application process. Back to our con.