Main Street Arkansas Update- September 6, 2011

Downtown Russellville

There’s still time to register for Destination Downtown, September 12-14 in Tupelo, Mississippi: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e4anbnlp70918cb9&llr=sx4ttydab

Main Street Arkansas Calendar September 6-9, 2011

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TUESDAY Cary – vacation; Mark Miller – Siloam Springs

WEDNESDAY Cary – vacation; Mark Miller – Rogers; Susan - Russellville

THURSDAY Susan & Mark – Searcy; Greg and Cary - SoMa

FRIDAY

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IN THIS ISSUE:

Congratulations to Eureka Springs, one of America’s 10 Coolest Towns

http://travel.yahoo.com/p-interests-40652048

Downtown Walnut Ridge Press

http://www.thetd.com/freepages/2011-08-31/news/story3.php

Opportunity for inclusion in the 2012 Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) Program

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Center for Communities by Design is pleased to release the 2012 Sustainable Design Assessment Team program Application Packet. The application solicits submissions for inclusion in the 2012 SDAT program.

The mission of the SDAT program is to provide technical assistance and process expertise to help communities develop a vision and framework for a sustainable future. By achieving balance between cultural, environmental, and economic systems, communities can sustain a place as a stage for human settlement. http://www.aia.org/about/initiatives/AIAS075425

Historic Preservation Alliance of Arkansas now accepting nominations

Each year the Historic Preservation Alliance of Arkansas recognizes and honors individuals and organizations for outstanding achievement in historic preservation in Arkansas with the Arkansas Preservation Awards. The Alliance invites you to participate by nominating an individual, organization or project. Submit your nomination online at PreserveArkansas.org or download a printable Nomination Form here. Nominations must be received by Friday, October 14, 2011.

Quapaw Quarter Branding Press

http://www.arktimes.com/arkansas/whats-in-a-name/Content?oid=1892299

Grant Opportunity for Preservation Technology and Training

The National Center for Preservation Training and Technology seeks innovative projects that advance science and technology for historic preservation. The PTT Grants program funds projects that develop new technologise or adapt existing technologies to preserve cultural resources. For more information: http://ncptt.nps.gov/grants/call-for-proposals/