City officials said the report was submitted as part of the district’s required 10-year recertification process with the Texas Commission on the Arts. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the district’s accomplishments over the past decade, including redevelopment projects, public art initiatives, tourism efforts, economic impact and cultural programming.
The city said the district files annual reports to maintain its designation, but the 10-year report offers a broader look at the long-term transformation of downtown Texarkana.
“We are proud to share with our community and visitors just how much downtown has grown over the last decade,” Texarkana Arts & Historic District Committee Manager Brooke Stone said in a statement released by the city. “This progress didn’t happen overnight. It is the result of years of collaboration and investment by our committee members, local businesses, community leaders, and the residents and visitors who continue to support downtown.”
According to the city, the report highlights several major redevelopment projects, including the Lofts at the Grim, the Courthouse Square Revitalization, and the Front Street Festival Plaza and Loading Dock. Officials said it also outlines ongoing and future developments, including Landmark on Pine, The Patterson Place and The Assembly Line.
The report also highlights a 2023 economic impact study that found district-related arts and cultural activities generate approximately $9.1 million in annual economic impact, according to the city.
Additional accomplishments outlined in the report include an updated Cultural District map, expanded public art and murals, improved wayfinding, new attractions such as TRAHC ArtsSpace at 518 Pine and the restored Downtown Trolley, along with signature events that continue to attract thousands of residents and visitors each year, city officials said.
The City of Texarkana, Texas, encourages residents and visitors to read the full report to learn more about the partnerships, projects and investments that have helped shape downtown Texarkana over the past decade.
The report is available at Visit Texarkana Arts & Historic District.
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