Forward Janesville - TheReport - FirstQuarter 2019

The ARISE Now Community Campaign continues to gain excitement, momentum and community supporters. 2018 was a key year to begin seeing the physical changes in the downtown revitalization efforts. Celebrations included the openings of the JP Cullen Memorial Pavilion, the interactive water feature and Festival Street while working with groups like Downtown Janesville Inc to find new, innovative ways to activate these community spaces. Placemaking, activating public spaces, connecting areas/people and exploring opportunities continue to be the four key areas that the ARISE Now public-private leadership group has been focusing on as they work to strengthen the implementation of the City’s ARISE plan. The energy and excitement of businesses, individuals and community groups continue to garner a momentum that Janesville hasn’t experienced in many years. The private sector and the public sector are partnering on shared goals to make our downtown a vibrant, multi-faceted experience! Are you in? Janesvillearise.com Campaign support can be made via pledge, credit card, paypal or stock transfers. One time contributions or up to a 5 year pledge are available. Email arisenow@forwardjanesville.com for information. A sampling of downtown projects slated for 2019 that you will want to follow! • The Janesville Performing Arts Center’s Educational Outreach Center – Spring 2019 • Completion of the Cobblestone Hotel – Spring 2019 • Opening of the newly constructed Milwaukee Street Bridge – Summer 2019 • ARISE Now Donor Wall, located in the heart of Town Square – Summer 2019 • Expansion of the Music at the Marv summer series • Blain Gilbertson Family Heritage Bridge – construction Summer/Fall 2019 • Blackhawk Community Credit Union’s Reflections Plaza Ground Breaking – Fall 2019 • Public Art additions – throughout 2019 • Courthouse Hill Pedestrian Lighting Project – Fall 2019 • Kiosk installation on west bank of Town Square – Fall/early Winter 2019 14 JoLynn Burden • Director of Development & Community Engagement, ARISE Now • AriseNow@forwardjanesville.com Downtown continues to see exciting changes in 2019! JANESVILLE e x p e r i e n c e t h e p o w e r o f c o m m u n i t y Blain Gilbertson Family Heritage Bridge