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City releases first draft of Creative District Strategic Plan
The first draft of the Heartbeat Creative District Strategic Plan is available on the City’s informational platform, EngageHastings.
The draft is available for public comment until the end of July.
This draft covers the Community Information section of the Strategic Plan.
Among topics included are Hastings’ history, distinctiveness of downtown, name and boundaries, and the future of Hastings. These topics are all required by the Nebraska Arts Council.
Keep an eye on this page for future drafts of the strategic plan including topics such as the SWOT analysis, key findings, and goals and action steps.
The strategic plan will be part of Hastings’ application to become a Nebraska Arts Council certified creative district. The creative district application is slated for submission in October.
Creative district communities are eligible for grants in the amounts of $10,000 and $250,000 for betterment in the specific area. No matching funds are needed.
For more information about the project, go to https://engage.cityofhastings.org/creative-district.
Published Date: 07/18/2024