Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Consider Joining Us

Hello and welcome to our blog! The ReStore Marietta group has been working diligently to support Marietta and reinforce it as a great place to work, live, shop and invest. Being a part of development is definitely never dull! We've formed committees, developed our mission, applied for non-profit status and are working on our Main Street application. At the same time, we're coordinating several downtown activities including tearing down the wall in front of the Front Street buildings on May 25.

So, what is this ReStore Marietta and what can it do for you? Quite a bit...

For property owners, we're here to encourage property maintenance and renovation by sharing information on local historic design options, and coordinating resources for historic building renovation. Property values are strengthened by efforts to preserve the “special character” of our downtown.

For business owners, ReStore is working to enhance the downtown business climate. We're working as a team - with the Tourist & Convention Bureau, the Marietta Chamber, and other local groups to bolster current efforts. Business owners benefit as a result of new and/or expanded businesses being added to the district and we're here to support those efforts as well. We're working with merchants to develop new activities and elements of our downtown that will draw people to it more often.

For our residents, ReStore hopes to inspire people to become part of an improved economy and downtown atmosphere. This endeavor produces a vital place for all to live, work, grow, and play. It encourages one of our most valuable resources -our children - to take advantage of opportunities for a career and to raise their families in a vital, secure environment. The entire community is enhanced when tourists come to experience history, art, and cultural activities right here. It encourages people to stay longer, come back for return visits, and tell their friends and neighbors about Marietta.

ReStore Marietta is primarily a volunteer organization that works through four standing
committees—Design, Promotions, Organization and Economic Restructuring— and we are always looking for more people to become involved and volunteer their time. The health of our community is represented in the health of our downtown and should be important to all of us. Please consider joining us - whether its to help at one event or to sit on a committee!

Tuesday, April 03, 2007

Historic Preservation Ordinance

Have an opinion or comment to share about the historic preservation ordinance? Do you have a burning question you want answered? We will do our best!

We Welcome Your Comments!

Use this space to provide comments, share concerns, or ask questions!

Sunday, April 01, 2007

Economic Restructuring

Check here regularly to see what the Economic Restructuring Committee is doing. Post your thoughts, suggestions, and comments as we seek to make the historic downtown Marietta area a more economically vibrant area!

Promotion Committee

Check here regularly to see what the Promotion Committee is doing. Post your thoughts, suggestions, and comments as we seek to make the historic downtown Marietta area a more economically vibrant area!

Organization Committee

Check here regularly to see what the Organization Committee is doing. Post your thoughts, suggestions, and comments as we seek to make the historic downtown Marietta area a more economically vibrant area!

Design Committee Updates

Check here regularly to see what the Design Committee is doing. Post your thoughts, suggestions, and comments as we seek to make the historic downtown Marietta area a more economically vibrant area!

Our mission!

The mission of ReStore Marietta is.....
ReStore Marietta will stimulate economic vitality, enhance the visual
appearance, and improve the quality of life in Marietta through the
promotion of our Historic Downtown as a great place to live, work, shop, and
invest.