[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” separator_top_type=”none” separator_top_height=”50px” separator_top_angle_point=”50″ separator_bottom_type=”none” separator_bottom_height=”50px” separator_bottom_angle_point=”50″ style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_custom_headline level=”h4″ looks_like=”h4″ accent=”false”]History[/x_custom_headline][cs_text]In 1996, The Peyton Anderson Foundation enabled a group of visionary corporate and civic leaders to establish a non-profit, public-private partnership called NewTown Macon. The goal was to restore and re-establish downtown Macon as a thriving center of economic, cultural, and social activity. For over 20 years, NewTown has been providing Macon with leadership, planning, and support toward this goal. The community has responded by investing over $350 million to improve downtown.
[/cs_text][x_custom_headline level=”h4″ looks_like=”h4″ accent=”false”]Mission[/x_custom_headline][cs_text]To attract, leverage and invest in self-sustaining transformation in Downtown Macon. [/cs_text][x_custom_headline level=”h4″ looks_like=”h4″ accent=”false”]Vision[/x_custom_headline][cs_text]A vibrant and authentic city experience unparalleled in the South.[/cs_text][/cs_column][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_image type=”none” src=”https://wp-fdngzh6kiw.pairsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/NEWTOWN-e1468606467959.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_custom_headline level=”h4″ looks_like=”h4″ accent=”false”]Focus[/x_custom_headline][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” class=”cs-hide-xs cs-hide-sm” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]Revitalizing our downtown improves the quality of life for all of Macon’s citizens. NewTown Macon reinvigorates downtown by focusing on increasing residents, growing jobs and creating a sense of place.[/cs_text][x_feature_list][x_feature_box title=”Increasing Residents” title_color=”” text_color=”” graphic=”icon” graphic_size=”60px” graphic_shape=”circle” graphic_color=”#ffffff” graphic_bg_color=”rgb(0, 92, 105)” align_h=”left” align_v=”top” side_graphic_spacing=”20px” max_width=”none” child=”true” connector_width=”1px” connector_style=”dashed” connector_color=”#272727″ graphic_icon=”child”]Residential development in downtown Macon is critical to the city’s success in attracting jobs, growing the economy, and creating a vibrant community. NewTown must help meet the challenge of securing financing in the present economic climate for mixed-use projects.
Initiatives include:
• Revolving Equity Fund using charitable gifts to infuse capital into shovel-ready projects
• Bond Revenue Fund in partnership with the Bibb County Development Authority to bridge the capital gap in residential projects
• Transitional Property Fund for buying and stabilizing key properties[/x_feature_box][x_feature_box title=”Growing Jobs” title_color=”” text_color=”” graphic=”icon” graphic_size=”60px” graphic_shape=”circle” graphic_color=”#ffffff” graphic_bg_color=”rgb(0, 92, 105)” align_h=”left” align_v=”top” side_graphic_spacing=”20px” max_width=”none” child=”true” connector_width=”1px” connector_style=”dashed” connector_color=”#272727″ graphic_icon=”line-chart”]NewTown will work with the Urban Development Authority to entice desirable anchor businesses to the target areas and provide financial incentives that coupled with state tax credits, will make an attractive package for prospects.
Initiatives include:
• Business Recruitment Fund to entice anchor businesses
• Support services for entrepreneurs[/x_feature_box][x_feature_box title=”Creating a Sense of Place” title_color=”” text_color=”” graphic=”icon” graphic_size=”60px” graphic_shape=”circle” graphic_color=”#ffffff” graphic_bg_color=”rgb(0, 92, 105)” align_h=”left” align_v=”top” side_graphic_spacing=”20px” max_width=”none” child=”true” connector_width=”1px” connector_style=”dashed” connector_color=”#272727″ graphic_icon=”bicycle”]Downtown Macon has much to offer – historic architecture, a rich musical heritage, quality higher education opportunities, and a distinctive mix of dining and entertainment venues. NewTown will continue raising our city’s visibility while providing unique cultural and recreational opportunities.
Initiatives include:
• Maintaining the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail
• Renovating Amerson River Park
• Managing First Friday
• Operating the NewTown Trolleys
• Promoting downtown businesses and events[/x_feature_box][/x_feature_list][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][/cs_content]