NEWS & MORE
Lloydminster Source:
Pianos popping up in Lloyd
A new downtown revitalization project, Tunes on the Town, is looking to combine public art and music. Two donated pianos will be put to use as "pop-up pianos", which will be moved throughout the downtown area and city facilities.The idea came from part of the #DTlloyd public engagement.
Read about it here.
Meridian Booster:
City begins new outreach campaign for input
Lloydminster residents are being asked to get involved with the downtown this summer by using the hashtag #DTlloyd on Twitter & Instagram. Each person who uses the hashtag will be entered to win $100 of downtown dollars. Read about it here.
Meridian Booster: Downtown could look different in the future
The Downtown Collective Revitalization team presented their findings at the Streetscapes Annual General Meeting at the end of March. Reviewing infastructure, & existing assets helps to determine what's missing, and what needs imporovement. Read more about it here.
Congratulations
Corinne McGirr!
Thank you to everyone that participated in the Consumer Survey. And congratulations to Corinne McGirr! She is the winner of the survey draw prize, a new iPad mini and $100 Streestcapes Gift Cards. Stay tuned for upcoming events and more ways to participate!
Meridian Booster:
City to place pianos in
downtown core
Musicians in the city will soon have another performance space in the downtown core of the city. In a partnership with Streetscapes, the City of Lloydminster recently acquired two pianos donated from local residents.
Read more about it here.
Lloydminster Source:
Program aims to revitalize downtown
The Downtown Champion Campaign encourages Border City residents to use the hashtag #DTlloyd on Twitter and Instagram posts that showcase downtown or provide suggestions on how it can be improved.
Read about it here.
Lloydminster Source: Looking to revitalize Lloydminster's downtown
How to bring more vibrancy to our downtown was the topic of the presentation at the Streetscapes Annual General Meeting for Trisha Le & Naren Garg, two key members in the Downtown Collective Revitalization team. Read more about it here.
The local newspaper, Meridian Booster, talks with the general manager of planning and development, Trisha Le, about the current foundational phase of the project and why it's so important. Check out the news article here!
A downtown revitalization project has been initiated by the City of Lloydminster. This multi-year project is comprised of three unique areas of focus that will culminate in a collective vision and strategic achievable actions to sustain and enhance the vitality of our downtown.