HOUMA CULTURAL DISTRICT

1. HOUMA CULTURAL DISTRICT Creative Placemaking

2. Mission Vision Process Values Committees • Collaboration • Team Core Members • Committees/Outreach • Visitors Final Plan

3. Downtown Houma/Cultural District Involving Partners Things to Consider Infrastructure Strengths/Integration Business Organization Architectural Considerations Streetscape/Bayou Side Festival Organization • Downtown Lafayette Plan • Downtown Development District • Houma Arts Council • Public/Private Correspondence

4. We are focused on the revitalization of a diverse cultural district to enhance innovative economic development through collaborative efforts. Recognize downtown as the heart of Terrebonne Parish by way of innovation and creative collaboration through: • Revitalization of the historic nature through preservation and rejuvenation of historical landmarks; • Stimulating pedestrian activity and interaction to provide a unique and safe place. • Reconnecting the importance of downtown for all communities, cultures, and heritages; • Creating collaborative artistic opportunities and encouraging artist collaboration; • Drawing and arranging the blue prints that will lead to sustainable economic development; • Creating new opportunities that support and encourage the active involvement of community members; and • Forming a bridge that will allow family and friends of all generations to reconnect with downtown Houma.

5. Public Arts Committee Involving Partners Things to Consider How to brand the project How to introduce the project How to continue to project • Houma Arts Council • Individual Arts • Venue Collection

6. Ranking Value • 5.0 Cultural • 4.0 Artistic • 3.0 Regional • 2.0 Physical • 1.0 Economical

7. Best Practices – Examples

8. Best Practices – Big Ideas

9. Best Practices – Big Ideas

10. Cultural Mapping

11. Organizational Chart