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2008 Board of Directors
Scott Giles, Chairman
Doug Jackson, Vice-Chair
Paige King, Secretary
Doug Barber
Joe Creek
Geno Grubbs
Billy Hadley
Rosalind Kurita
Charlsie Lankford
Frank Lott
Lane Lyle
Joe Pitts
Gene Washer
Wayne Wilkinson

Ex-Officio
Johnny Piper, City Mayor
Carolyn Bowers, County Mayor
Tim Hall, APSU President
James Chavez, EDC Chairman
Wanda Mills, Housing Authority
Lane Lyle, Parking Authority
David Riggins, Planning Commission
Daniel Binkley, River District Commission

 

Key Committees
Several key committees provide focus and establish priorities to achieve maximum results for the good of downtown. Notable accomplishments and on-going work of the DDP Committees include:

Physical Plant – Developed streetscape master plan, facilitated downtown sidewalk upgrades, increased downtown security, procured a motorized sidewalk sweeper, implemented plan to reduce sign clutter. Also continues to facilitate downtown utility improvements and streetscape upgrades.

Promotion & Events – Developed event coordination council; support and/or coordinate annual events such as: MusicFest, Rivers & Spires Festival, Pub Crawl, Plenair Arts Festival.

Business & Property Owners – Enhances merchant relations, creates awareness of activities, facilitates and coordinates DDP membership efforts.

Residential Development – Coordinates residential enhancement programs, worked with the City of Clarksville to facilitate a property maintenance code.

Business Development – Developed land use study for the district to identify potential sites, determines economic impact of future development. Development of the Community Revolving Investment Fund (CRIF).

Design Review Board – Implemented design guidelines for exterior appearance, landscaping, lighting and parking lots and sign guidelines. Reviews all proposed building / remodeling projects within the CBID.

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