This blog is written and presented by Jason Buss, Director and Co-Founder of the Wildwood Film Festival. Order your tickets today and experience an incredible, eclectic line-up of films made right here in Wisconsin! I was recently asked to explain the Wildwood Film Festival event to somebody that had never attended it. Wildwood Film Festival [...Read More]
We may not have krewes, crazy Carnival parades or a French Quarter, but Downtown Appleton is ready to help you celebrate the pre-Lenten season in style. The local bars and restaurants have been perfecting their beverage and food menu and are ready to serve up fun: The Bar on The Ave: Featuring a Mardi Gras [...Read More]
This blog was written by ADI's own Marketing Director, Anne Wiegman! I’m a huge fan of Valentine’s Day. In fact, I was married on Valentine’s Day. So it probably comes as no surprise that over the years, I tend to give everyone a valentine of some kind; a card, a sweet treat, or a thoughtful [...Read More]
Appleton Downtown Inc. is celebrating 25 years serving downtown in 2016! We thought we would share some of the great changes in our downtown over these last 25 years. Can you think of any more great changes in Downtown Appleton in the past 25 years? Please share your ideas by leaving us a comment. 1. [...Read More]
Appleton Downtown & Trail Plan Design Workshop May 16-18 Design Workshop The purpose of the design workshop is to help build consensus around priority action items and projects within the downtown study area as well as the City’s off street trail network. The workshop will address land use, transportation, place-making, and specific redevelopment/new development opportunities [...Read More]
Amid a celebratory air, Appleton Downtown, Inc. honored local businesses that are building the future of the city’s downtown while recognizing those who laid the groundwork for development and growth over the past 25 years during its annual dinner festivities Tuesday, March 15 at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel. The event was sponsored by Johnson [...Read More]
Get yourself a One Great Place ornament. It's only $5 and is available in the Appleton Downtown office weekdays or in the One Stop Elf Shop every Sat. from 9am-12:30pm
How did you become involved in the Downtown Placemaking program? I have always been drawn to artists and creative types, and while traveling have observed how in many cities the initial impetus for neighborhood revitalization and vibrant districts begins with artists (and Gay people) moving into an area. A few years back I [...Read More]
Appleton Downtown, Incorporated (ADI), today announced a major brand change – the first in more than five years – for Downtown Appleton, including a new promotional logo and slogan, specifically designed to reflect the Downtown’s evolving position as a destination in the State of Wisconsin – a destination that’s growing a firm economic foothold in [...Read More]