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Arts and Economic ProsperityThis report on the national study shows the economic impact of nonprofit arts organizations and their audiences. For example, the arts contribute more than $250 million annually to Greater Hartford's economy and nearly 5 million people attend arts and heritage events each year in Greater Hartford. (PDF File, 171 pages) Published by Americans for the Arts Americans for the Arts
; Publication Date: 2003 Document
Link: /issues/wsd/artsandculture/national_rpt.pdf
Arts Stimulus PackagesIn Fiscal Year 2009-2010, Mayor Eddie A. Perez proposed a city-federal arts and heritage stimulus package that used more than $1 million in city funds for arts/heritage job grants as well as expected funds from the federal stimulus package. A second phase of the project is set for Fiscal Year 2010-2011. Published by City of Hartford City of Hartford
; Publication Date: May 5, 2010 Document
Link: /issues/wsd/artsandculture/wsd_072910.asp
El Centro Cultural on Park StreetThis document presents plans for the restoration of a city block running along Park Street by the Broad-Park Development Corporation. El Centro Cultural Community Investment Revitalization Project aims to revive, restore and transform the economic and social environment of the Frog Hollow neighborhood of Hartford (the center of the region's Latino culture) through the restoration, adaptive re-use, modernization and reconstruction of the south side of an entire city block along Park Street, the vital commercial artery running through and serving the neighborhood. Published by Park-Broad Development Corporation Park-Broad Development Corporation
; Publication Date: September 2006 Document
Link: /issues/wsd/neighborhoods/elcentrocultural.pdf
iQuilt PowerPoint PresentationThis is a pdf version of the PowerPoint presentation made at a public forum at the Hartford Public Library on November 25, 2010, by the iQuilt planners and partners. The presentation includes a project update, the renderings of the project. The presentation was led by project planning principal and Hartford native Doug Suisman, of Suisman Urban Design of Los Angeles.. (PDF document, 116 pages) Published by Suisman Urban Design Suisman Urban Design
; Publication Date: December 2010 Document
Link: /issues/wsd/artsandculture/iQuilt_Library_presentation_Dec _2010.pdf
The iQuilt Plan, Phase 2"The iQuilt” is a loose grid of park-to-river pedestrian routes which would weave together Hartford's key cultural sites and institutions around the theme of cultural innovation. Currently taking place throughout 2011, the iQuilt Phase 2 focuses on the design of three key elements: iQuilt Strategic Plan, GreenWalk Master Plan, and Connecticut Square Master Plan. (PDF document, 53 pages) Published by Bushnell Center for Performing Arts Bushnell Center for Performing Arts
; Publication Date: May 31, 2011 Document
Link: /issues/wsd/DowntownDevelopment/wsd_iquilt_phase2.aspRelated Link(s):Greater Hartford Arts Council
United Way of the Capital Area Summary of Results of 2005 Non-profit Pulse SurveyA summary of the results of the 2005 survey by the United Way of the Capital Area (UWCA). This is the second annual Non-profit Pulse Survey of UWCA partner agencies (funded and non-funded) and other non-profit organizations within its 40-town service area related broadly to health and human services. The survey found that respondents continue to feel optimistic given current economic news and trends despite the fact that the demand for services continues to increase. (PDF File, 9 pages). Published by United Way of the Capital Area United Way of the Capital Area
; Publication Date: 2005 Document
Link: /issues/wsd/familiesandchildren/UWaySurvey.pdf