Norristown
Arts Hill Research
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During the spring of 2010 a
group of Cabrini college students researched the experience of six
neighboring areas that used the Arts as part of a strategy to
develop and invigorate communities.
This web page contains area profiles and identifies key factors that
students felt were key to the success (or failure) of these
initiatives.
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This survey was
conducted by a group
of business students
from Cabrini College in
Radnor PA.. |
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In studying the efforts of neighboring
communities, Cabrini students identified the following key factors that
appear to be important to the successful development of an Arts or Main
Street District:
1. Community Support: As most initiatives
rely (to a degree) on volunteers, successful initiatives engage the
community and inspire ongoing participation.
2. Organization: All successful efforts
have one (or more) formal organizations, almost always including a Main
Street or general business organization.
3. Funding: All efforts require funding.
Proper organization and community support are likely prerequisites to
securing funding.
4. Continuity and Time: All successful efforts
take time to take root and mature; successful programs seem to be easily
repeatable, allowing an audience and reputation to develop over time.
Continuity allows social (word-of-mouth) promotion of events.
5. Linkages to Existing Organizations:
Successful programs don't operate in a vacuum; programs are linked to a
variety of other community initiatives.
6. Critical Mass of Businesses: A single arts
venue is not enough to create an arts district; a critical mass of
stores, restaurants and arts activities is required.
Read more about specific case studies below.
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Ambler |
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Manayunk |
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Old City: |
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Phoenixville: |
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Pottstown |
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Souderton |
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