Editor’s Note: This story is part of a month-long series that highlights 31 ideas included in the “Mansfield Rising” plan. The 67-page document was created by 15 local leaders after attending the South by Southwest Conference last March in Austin, Texas. Idea 12: Develop a central processing system and calendar, & create a Downtown Mansfield […]
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“Ideas of March” Day 11: Watching movies outside primed for downtown family fun
Editor’s Note: This story is part of a month-long series that highlights 31 ideas included in the “Mansfield Rising” plan. The 67-page document was created by 15 local leaders after attending the South by Southwest Conference last March in Austin, Texas. Idea 11: Showcase family-friendly movies on outdoor public screens MANSFIELD — Families appreciate activities […]
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“Ideas of March” Day 10: Reducing eyesores with pop-up community projects could increase Mansfield’s self-esteem
Editor’s Note: This story is part of a month-long series that highlights 31 ideas included in the “Mansfield Rising” plan. The 67-page document was created by 15 local leaders after attending the South by Southwest Conference last March in Austin, Texas. Idea 10: Develop “Better Block” Parties MANSFIELD — Mansfield residents struggle with self-loathing. Fostering […]
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“Ideas of March” Day 9: ‘Mansfield Rising’ plan looks to fill empty storefronts
Editor’s Note: This story is part of a month-long series that highlights 31 ideas included in the “Mansfield Rising” plan. The 67-page document was created by 15 local leaders after attending the South by Southwest Conference last March in Austin, Texas. Idea 9: Reimagine empty storefronts MANSFIELD — Mansfield leaders hope to fill empty storefronts […]
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“Ideas of March” Day 8: Downtown leaders propose installing free public WiFi immediately
Editor’s Note: This story is part of a month-long series that highlights 31 ideas included in the “Mansfield Rising” plan. The 67-page document was created by 15 local leaders after attending the South by Southwest Conference last March in Austin, Texas. MANSFIELD — The “Mansfield Rising” team has proposed installing free public WiFi immediately in […]
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“Ideas of March” Day 7: Permanent public spaces could attract people downtown
Editor’s Note: This story is part of a month-long series that highlights 31 ideas included in the “Mansfield Rising” plan. The 67-page document was created by 15 local leaders after attending the South by Southwest Conference last March in Austin, Texas. Idea 7: Invest in a year-round multi-use public space Aside from the gazebo in […]
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Kinship Care a lifesaver for grandparents, families in the program
MANSFIELD — Christie Core’s life changed just 11 days after the birth of her fourth grandchild. “She tested dirty,” Core said. “They did the little cotton ball in the diaper and shortly after they came home, Children Services came.” Core, 51, said the diaper tests showed traces of methamphetamine. In turn, the baby’s parents lost […]
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“Ideas of March Day 6: ‘Mansfield Rising’ team suggests incentives to encourage development
Editor’s Note: This story is part of a month-long series that highlights 31 ideas included in the “Mansfield Rising” plan. The 67-page document was created by 15 local leaders after attending the South by Southwest Conference last March in Austin, Texas. Idea 6: Create a initiatives that encourage downtown development MANSFIELD — Part of the […]
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“Ideas of March” Day 5: ‘Mansfield Rising’ team hopes to improve look of downtown businesses
Editor’s Note: This story is part of a month-long series that highlights 31 ideas included in the “Mansfield Rising” plan. The 67-page document was created by 15 local leaders after attending the South by Southwest Conference last March in Austin, Texas. Idea 5: To recapitalize the downtown Mansfield facade improvement grant MANSFIELD — To improve […]
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“Ideas of March” Day 4: ‘Mansfield Rising’ plan pitches new signage
Editor’s Note: This story is part of a month-long series that highlights 31 ideas included in the “Mansfield Rising” plan. The 67-page document was created by 15 local leaders after attending the South by Southwest Conference last March in Austin, Texas. Idea 4: Implement a wayfinding system MANSFIELD — After establishing a brand for downtown […]