Destination Rapid City Rapid City, South Dakota Implementing Change: Revitalization and Organized Support
How did it start? Placemaking for Communities Rapid City Convention & Visitors Bureau hires consultant Roger Brooks
Destination Rapid City is formed MISSION… to foster downtown Rapid City through economic development, creating a vibrant business district rich in appeal for the Rapid City community and its visitors.
Downtown Needs A defining icon Active gathering place for the entire community Family-friendly attraction with entertainment for all ages Outdoor venue for art, music and other events A critical mix businesses for shopping and dining
The Beginning Northeast corner of Sixth and Main Streets in Downtown Rapid City - 2010
A BID District is Created Downtown Will fund operations & maintenance of Main Street Square for 3 to 5 years
Main Street Square Provides Iconic landmark for Downtown Center plaza with waterfall and dancing water fountain Continually changing visual landscape through public art sculptures
Main Street Square Provides Downtown gathering area for our local community and its visitors Downtown plaza well used all year long with a variety of events and social gatherings
Events • Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting • Roots Festival (Country Music) • Bierbörse (German/Beer Festival) • Scare in the Square (Halloween) • Dueling Pianos • Weddings & Reunions More than 100 in 2012! Art & Wine Festival
Events Music in the Square Cruiser Car Show
Events Kids’ Day Police Department Canine Demos Shakespeare in the Square
Interactive Fountain
2010 Predicted Economic Impact Prepared by VenuWorks Consulting Firm Total Attendance 113,225 Daily Average Spending in Rapid City for admission, food, beverage, retail purchases, entertainment, travel, supplies: 113,225 x $10 = $1,132,250 Overnight Daily Average spending for overnight stays: 0.10% of Total Yearly Attendance 113 Room Nights x $60 per room = $6,780 Wages: full-time and part-time $256,718 Contracted Services, Equipment Repair, Maintenance and Supplies $365,820 ESTIMATED ECONOMIC IMPACT (without multipliers) $1,761,568
Actual Ice Skating Attendance Open Nov. 24-March 10 $110,000 in Revenue 19,000 Unique Skaters 32 States, 3 Countries
Estimated Event Attendance Autumn Nights – 4 weeks – 3,000-5,000 guests each week Movies Under the Stars – 10 weeks – 500-1,000 guests each week
Estimated Event Attendance Independence Day Celebration Roller Derby Hot Dog Eating Contest Four Games a Season 20 participants – 2,000 spectators 1,000-3,000 spectators
Estimated Event Attendance Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival – 15,000-20,000 people in one day
Main Street Square Granite Sculpture Project An international search for artists: 88 applicants, $2 million, 3-5 years, 23 granite pieces
Main Street Square Granite Sculpture Project
Main Street Square Granite Sculpture Project
Main Street Square Downtown Rapid City, South Dakota
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