UpTown E-Newsletter

UpTown Plans Archive

The following are various neighborhood plans and surveys from the past 25 years.  

1988 – Original UpTown Plan
Prepared by the Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions.

1989 – Business Retention Survey
Interesting remarks from seven UpTown business/property owners compiled in 1989.

1994 – Midtown Proposal
LOF/SSOE proposal to remake the eastern half of UpTown using the model of a successful urban business park.

1995 – Keystone Plan
Mayor Finkbeiner's response to Pat Hylant and the Shriners who insisted that he tear down the Hillcrest Hotel. Keystone Plan is SSOE's vision of what to do with a 9 block area surrounding the Hillcrest.

1996 – Neighborhood Strategic Plan Draft
Prepared by Poggemeyer Design Group. Well formatted SWOT analyses in several areas with resulting activities and courses of action over the short term thru five years.

2004 – Zimmerman/Volk Residential Market Analysis 
This study covers Downtown Toledo, UpTown, Warehouse District and some contiguous areas. 184 pages. It concludes there is a pent up
demand for residential housing in this area.

2005 – Charrette Conclusions
Summary of UpTown/Warehouse District Charrette.

2006 – Farr SNAP Draft Report
SNAP = Smart Neighborhood Analysis Profile. 

2007 – UpTown Board Retreat Conclusions

2009 – UpTown Board Planning Sessions
33 pages compiled by facilitator Jon Augustine. 

2010 _ Leadership Toledo Strategic Plan
Some interesting concepts from the Leadership Toledo team.

GRAND OPENING OF TWO NEW BUSINESSES IN THE UPTOWN DISTRICT TO TAKE PLACE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH

TOLEDO, OHIO. The UpTown Association, Inc. is excited to announce the grand opening of two new businesses on Adams Street in the UpTown District this Friday, November 11, 2011.

Adams Street Antiques and Art located at 1500 Adams Street and J. Valentine Antiques located at 1501 Adams Street will each open 11:00 a.m. this Friday.  Special Grand Opening hours are 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. for the Friday Grand Opening.  Refreshments will be served for the Grand Opening of Adams Street Antiques and Art all day and evening.

Adams Street Antiques and Art, owned by Connie Hoffmann, will feature fine antiques, shabby chic and Victorian clothing and home décor, fine glass and antique jewelry. Over 10 dealers will vend their antiques six days a week; Tuesday-Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  “I am thrilled to be opening my shop in the UpTown area”, said Ms. Hoffmann. “As the premiere up and coming neighborhood, UpTown is the perfect location to open my unique retail location”, added Hoffmann.

J. Valentine Antiques, owned by James Valentine will feature fine art and vintage and antique furniture. Located at 1501 Adams Street, regular store hours will be Tuesday-Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

  


The UpTown Association, Inc. is a non-profit 501 c (3) Community Development Corporation whose mission is to organize, direct and coordinate the economic revitalization, development and redevelopment of the UpTown District and to foster, promote and implement programs to insure the integrity and stability of the area.

For more information on this event or the UpTown Association please visit
www.uptowntoledo.org or call (419) 290-8629.  Join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/uptown.assoc.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

UPTOWN ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES THE UPTOWN CLEAN TEAM

FEBRUARY 28, 2011, Toledo, Ohio – The UpTown Association, Inc. announces the launch of the UpTown Clean Team. The Clean Team, a collaboration between the UpTown Association and OhioLink Community and Corrections Treatment Services, will be responsible for picking up litter and trash from streets and sidewalks of the UpTown neighborhood. Members of the Clean Team will be identified by their bright orange safety vests imprinted with the UpTown logo. The team will work regularly scheduled and supervised shifts. 

“This effort is collaboration at its best and a win-win for all” said Julie Champa, UpTown Association Executive Director. “UpTown will benefit from a cleaner neighborhood while OhioLink will gain needed work opportunities for their clients.” 

The UpTown Association, Inc. which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, is the community development corporation for the UpTown district of Toledo, located between Toledo’s central business district and the Old West End. It is roughly bordered by 10th, Jackson, Adams, Woodruff, Collingwood and Washington. The association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

_______________________________________________________________________________________


UpTown Association Announces “Light Up UpTown” Holiday Lighting Contest

NOVEMBER 22, 2010, Toledo, Ohio -- The UpTown Association, Inc. announces its first holiday light competition “Light Up UpTown.”  Neighborhood businesses and residents are encouraged to light up their buildings, windows and landscaping for the month of December to help brighten the neighborhood this holiday season. A prize totalling over $100 in neighborhood merchant gift certificates will be awarded to the overall best decor. Extra points will be awarded for participants who use LED lights. Judging is scheduled for the evening of December 16th.

“We wanted to add to the vibrancy of UpTown by starting this holiday tradition. Adding lights will further build a sense of place for UpTown ” said Denise Blissard, chair of the UpTown Special Events Committee. “We are also encouraging the use of energy efficient LED lights which will be given special consideration in judging for a winner.”

The UpTown Association, Inc., which celebrates it 25th anniversary in 2011, is the Community Development Corporation for the UpTown district of Toledo, which is located between Toledo’s central business district and the Old West End, and is roughly bordered by 10th, Jackson, Adams, Woodruff, Collingwood and Washington. The association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.


_____________________________________________________________________________________


UPTOWN ASSOCIATION TO ASSIST WITH BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010, Toledo, Ohio -- The UpTown Association, Inc. in support of its goal to create economic opportunities, announces the UpTown Business Development Program. The program will help new and existing businesses identify programs and funding sources for economic growth, determine eligibility and provide technical assistance in preparing funding applications. It will also orchestrate venture capital commitments with financial institutions and facilitate business partnerships. Potential opportunities for UpTown businesses include the City of Toledo Facade Improvement Program for exterior improvements to commercial buildings and Neighborhood Economic Development Loans to fund new construction, renovation of existing buildings, fixed asset acquisition and inventory.

“We are excited to be able to help UpTown businesses identify opportunities for growth. This greatly supports our goal of creating a sustainable and revitalized neighborhood” said Julie Champa, Executive Director. 

The program is funded through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the City of Toledo’s Department of Neighborhoods. The CDBG program, started in 1974, funds local community development activities

The UpTown Association was formed in 1986 as a community development corporation for the UpTown district of Toledo, which is located between Toledo’s central business district and the Old West End, and is roughly bordered by 10th, Jackson, Adams, Woodruff, Collingwood and Washington. The association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

UPTOWN ASSOCIATION AWARDED LISC GRANT

June 24, 2010, TOLEDO, Ohio --- The UpTown Association, Inc. was recently awarded a $30,000 grant from the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) to provide training, operational support and funds for pre-development activities. “We are excited to be selected by LISC to receive this support. The Association has put much effort into strengthening its services as a community development corporation and serving the needs of our neighborhood,” said Julie Champa, Executive Director. 
The Association was formed in 1986 as a community development corporation for the UpTown district of Toledo, which is located between Toledo’s central business district and the Old West End, and is roughly bordered by 10th, Jackson, Adams, Collingwood and Washington Streets. The association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

LISC, the largest community development support organization in the country, is dedicated to helping community residents transform distressed neighborhoods into healthy and sustainable communities of choice and opportunity. LISC mobilizes corporate, government and philanthropic support to provide local community development organizations with loans, grants and equity investments as well as local, statewide and national policy support and technical and management assistance.  In collaboration with local community development groups, LISC helps identify priorities and challenges, delivering the most appropriate support to meet local needs.