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13EAQTIFUL, 15NT IT <br />CASE STUDY: <br />BRYAN, TEXAS CULTURAL DISTRICT <br />2014 TCA designated Downtown Bryan as a Texas Cultural District. <br />$3,000 TCA Arts Respond Project grant to support the Downtown Street <br />2015 and Art Fair with over 30 artists. <br />Texas Downtown Award for Best Renovation in Cultural District. <br />2016 $425 TCAArts Respond Project grant to support the Downtown Street <br />and Art Fair that featured artists and artisans from across the region. <br />APA-TX named Downtown Bryan a "Great Place in Texas," recognition <br />given to cities that have utilized planning to create healthier and stronger <br />2018 communities. <br />$2,400 TCA Arts Respond Performance Support grants awarded to <br />subsidize fees for artistic performers. <br />2019 Texas Downtown Award for Best Downtown Business for a Population <br />over 50k award in Cultural District. <br />As part of a study for new development in Bryan, the city assessed tourism <br />statistics for downtown Bryan. Key takeaways included: <br />2022 Visitors typically spent 1.7 hours at points of interest in Downtown Bryan. <br />86.5% of visitors returned to points of interest in Downtown Bryan. <br />Visitors typically spent 2 days in Downtown Bryan. <br />Cinco De Mayo <br />Dia de los Muertos <br />Downtown Bryan Street & Art Fair <br />Festa Italiana <br />Annual Events Fiesta Patrias <br />in the Downtown First Fridays: first Friday of each month and includes live music, art <br />Cultural District demonstrations, performances, and vendor market. <br />Holiday Stroll & Lighted Parade <br />Main Street Holiday Market <br />Maroon & White Night: third Friday of each month for Texas A&M <br />University and System employees, includes discounts at local businesses. <br />Wine & Wassail <br />Individually NRHP-listed: 18 <br />Resources in NRHP Districts: 2 <br />Downtown OTHM:11 <br />Cultural District Any NRHP or RTHL-listed resource is eligible for local designation per <br />Historic Preservation - City of Bryan, Texas. <br />94 <br />CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION GOALS 133 <br />