Category Archives: Economic Development

At today’s Arts, Recreation and Culture Committee Meeting, attended by Rebecca Bazan (NAG), Dixon Bond (Council), Patsy Dew (NAG), Sam Demas (Carleton), Sue Lloyd (Artist), Jill Enestvedt (Artist), Bardwell Smith (NDDC) and Ross Currier (NDDC), Tom Clough (Consultant) gave an update on his work on ArtsPlan’06. One of the topics discussed was getting Northfield recognizedContinue reading “Arts Consultant Recommends Outside Dining”

The three dozen people that gathered in the lower level of the Archer House to discuss outside dining seemed to be in agreement: although there are some potential challenges arising from sidewalk dining, the potential benefits seem well worth giving the concept a test in Northfield. As a warm-up, Griff Wigley thrilled us with someContinue reading “Forum Attendees Agree, Sidewalk Dining is Worth a Try”

The NDDC Board and Staff had lunch with Al Roder, Northfield City Administrator. It should be of no surprise that among the topics discussed were the Library, the Liquor Store and…the Q Block. Also discussed were downtown construction projects, business improvement districts, and upcoming capital investment budgets. …and, believe it or not, I didn’t mentionContinue reading “Lunch with Al”

Could sidewalk dining in downtown Northfield be a boon to the local economy? What are the disadvantages of having alcohol sold outdoors, within full view of minors? Is there a risk to restaurateurs? Perhaps most important, could sidewalk dining provide the spark your relationship needs? Those questions and more will be discussed at the nextContinue reading “Sidewalk Dining to be discussed at Monthly Forum”

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