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“Ideas of March” Day 12: Coordination, collaboration is key for downtown activities

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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“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 […]

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“Ideas of March” Day 3: ‘Mansfield Rising’ plan considers upgrading entrances to 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 3: Upgrade the city’s main arteries MANSFIELD — When introducing its suggestion to […]

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