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A charrette is a three day intensive study of our entire city. Bruce Hanson of EMCC and Mississippi Main Street coordinated the event, which took place September 1 - 3, 2009. Below are some of the findings of the charrette.
- Complete September 3 Powerpoint Presentation (.zip 130MB)
- Branding & Image Suggestions Only (.ppt 55MB) - Suggestions on how to create a cohesive image for the community
- Market Study Only (.ppt 3.8MB) - Data on who shops in Columbus and in surrounding towns
We are a river town. We were born along the banks of the Tombigbee and today we use the river as our playground. We are a university town. We are home to America's oldest state supported women's college and the energy the students bring to our place. We are a military town. We train the pilots that defend our country and freedom around the world. We are a historic town. We gather to celebrate our place in lovingly restored homes and our nationally acclaimed downtown. We are a progressive town. We build the things that supply the world and we train the people who do the building. We are each of these things yet so much more... we are Columbus, a diverse community that has come together with the spirit to persevere, to prosper, and to succeed. We invite you to explore the place we call home... come to Columbus and discover a new world.
- Leaders plan to forge new vision for city - May 24, 2009
- 'Charette' to help plan Columbus' future - August 25, 2009
- City planners get marching orders - September 2, 2009
- Locals paint gloomy picture of Columbus' economy - September 3, 2009
- Team works to pinpoint what makes city unique - September 3, 2009
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