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Dr. Carole Nash and HDR Executive Director Andrea Dono gave a presentation on January 21st to share what is known about the judicial system expansion as it relates to the Denton Buildings and their potential demolition as well as opportunities for a better way forward in accommodating all needs and best practices for downtown development. We relived the rapid nature of how the blocks of businesses and apartments were wiped out to make room for the jail and judicial complex in 1991 with no public engagement. If you couldn't attend, please explore the links below and take action - contact city and county leadership to let them know what you value. Special thanks to Hotel Madison for donating the meeting space to accomodate an audience of 200 concerned community members! more
The Denton sign is a beacon to Harrisonburg locals and visitors alike, and now that the building’s future is uncertain, people are getting concerned. Last night, about 200 folks gathered to hear an informative presentation about the situation. Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance executive director Andrea Dono presided over the meeting, which also featured Dr. Carole Nash, associate professor in the School of Integrated Sciences, of James Madison University, who talked about how Court Square downtown has changed through the years. more
Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the revitalization of downtown Harrisonburg, is seeking an experienced development professional to lead our fund-raising efforts. The Director of Development is responsible for fund development and has creative control over strategy and implementation. Success in this position looks like meeting fund raising goals, building partnerships with new sponsors, growing our individual donors (Friends of Downtown), managing our Friendly City Fortune raffle, strengthening connections with donors, and contributing to the overall vitality of our office and health of the organization. This seasoned professional must have a proven track record of past fund-raising successes – coming up with fresh ideas for engagement and moving people to support. S/he has their finger on the pulse of fund-raising trends and best practices, a love for relationship building, and a creative approach to making the ask and saying thank you. more
Just Love Coffee and Tea is open every weekday from 7 am to 2 pm and proudly brews downtown-roasted Chestnut Ridge Coffee. Visitors can enjoy the single-origin Sumatra espresso roast, decaf Columbian, and a light roast that is blended Sumatran and Guatemalan. There is a selection of teas as well as lattes, macchiatos, cappuccinos, mochas, and hot chocolate. more
Shake off those winter blues and join HDR & Bingo Is Life for a Leap Day bingo extravaganza on Saturday, February 29th! Admission is completely FREE and over $1,000 in prizes will be given away! more
We are a Harrisonburg-based floral design studio specializing in weddings and events, plants, terrariums, dried flowers, and everyday arrangements.We also offer delivery by vehicle as well as bike delivery by our friends at GiddyUp Courier! more
