tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5941833048348579167.post2182178525969225453..comments2019-07-29T08:20:15.490-07:00Comments on Historic Downtown Columbus Wisconsin: The ProcessDowntown Columbushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03614422165760435700noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5941833048348579167.post-71685882686211051092010-09-22T11:15:28.585-07:002010-09-22T11:15:28.585-07:00I'll take a stab at the CDA. Community Develo...I'll take a stab at the CDA. Community Development Authority is an economic development arm of a city government. It is designed to be loosely tied to a municipality so that it can function without ties that restrict municipalities in putting deals together. From what I can tell the Columbus CDA is focused on development projects throughout the city and they can assist with things like site selection, development plans, financing and in general working on putting deals together that benefit Columbus. I think they are one of the many bosses that Steve Sobiek reports to.Downtown Columbushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03614422165760435700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5941833048348579167.post-9447832498203525632010-09-22T10:20:42.652-07:002010-09-22T10:20:42.652-07:00CDA= Columbus Development Authority, a city govern...CDA= Columbus Development Authority, a city government group and I'm not even really sure what their purpose or mission is. You could call one of their members...<br />Columbus Main Street- a Historic Commercial Downtown revitalization group affiliated with the National Historic Trust (www.preservationnation.org) <br />Each State has it's own entity, cities must go through a rigorous application to be accepted into the program. The group is funded entirely through donations and sponsorships- no state or city money. We are here to help preserve the Historic Downtown and have some services available for those businesses in the district.<br />Feel free to call me with any questions- Kim Bates, 920-623-5325.Kim Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742569154106253311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5941833048348579167.post-87017425905495273242010-09-22T10:00:09.701-07:002010-09-22T10:00:09.701-07:00Just wondering... What does CDA stand for? And wha...Just wondering... What does CDA stand for? And what is the difference between CDA and Columbus Main Street?Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364641259148678496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5941833048348579167.post-18328406897606878442010-09-22T08:19:24.486-07:002010-09-22T08:19:24.486-07:00Much more to come on that topic...Much more to come on that topic...Downtown Columbushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03614422165760435700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5941833048348579167.post-2621566304887531822010-09-22T08:18:19.891-07:002010-09-22T08:18:19.891-07:00Kim - Happy to be back. There are some positive t...Kim - Happy to be back. There are some positive things happening on the City/CDA front. None of this is going to be easy but if we care about the historic business district it all needs to happen. I'm not going to get into details at this point. I think it makes sense for all business owners and business organizations to get together. At that point I would guess the City/CDA will talk about their vision and I'm hopeful that we can make some things happen.Downtown Columbushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03614422165760435700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5941833048348579167.post-26054343725674319702010-09-22T06:05:23.570-07:002010-09-22T06:05:23.570-07:00I'm glad you're back! and of course, I agr...I'm glad you're back! and of course, I agree with you- but we have to pick one thing to start with- so what is that? It's overwhelming to look at the whole picture..it's like cleaning out the junk I have accumulated over the years- where to start? Pretty soon I just give up because I am overwhelmed! So, one thing at a time...one step at a time, one day at a time...one person at a time.<br />And don't forget Columbus Main Street is still here! We are trying but we need more help! If you want to help- call me! 920-623-5325Kim Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742569154106253311noreply@blogger.com