Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on Support for City of McKinney Application for a Cultural District Designation
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: April 19, 2018
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development
McKinney Arts Commission
CONTACT: Janay Tieken, Housing and Community Development Manager
ITEM SUMMARY:
• In prior years, the McKinney Arts Commission discussed applying for a Cultural District Designation.
• Main Street has submitted a Letter of Interest for the designation, naming the Arts Commission as one of the partner organizations.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The Cultural District Designation was discussed at the January 22, 2018 McKinney City Council Work Session.
• A cultural district is the anchor of a recognized, labeled, mixed-use area of a community in which there exists a high concentration of arts and cultural facilities, individual artists and events that are promoted to attract cultural tourists.
• The application is due June 15, 2018.