The River District Association celebrated the unveilings of a mural and community pollinator garden in separate ceremonies Nov. 13. The afternoon began with the official unveiling of the North Main Mural at the gateway entrance to the corridor ...
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Danville’s growth stretching out beyond River District region into Northside with North Main Mural, pollinator community garden
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City officials, leaders keeping residents in mind through changes to River District, Schoolfield areas
Everything in life has consequences, good or bad. When it comes to revitalizing cities, neighborhoods or business districts, the bonuses are an increased number of local businesses, increased foot traffic which leads to increased sales and an ...
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Unwrap the Holidays in the River District | Celebrating Small Business Saturday in Danville
Every year, on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, communities across the country come together for Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to supporting locally owned retailers, restaurants, and artists.This November, we invite you to explore ...
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As Danville River District grows, construction to begin on 6-tier parking deck
A new parking garage coming to downtown Danville is expected to be another “catalyst” to an already exploding area of the city. Known as the River District, because of the Dan River nearby, the area that 15 years ago was barren of activity is ...
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Citing growth, Danville hires two new assistant city managers
Danville City Manager Ken Larking announced two new additions to the government leadership team on Thursday amid growth in the region, most notably with a new casino resort. Larking selected Michael Adkins and Briana Evans for the newly created ...
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Danville launches Plan Mechanicsville as part of revitalization efforts
DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) – The River District has seen a complete transformation over the past decade. Now, the city is expanding its revitalization efforts to another historic district. The River District Redevelopment Plan started in 2011. ...
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Danville selected to join partnership to boost small business start-ups in city
DANVILLE, Va. – Danville is taking steps to revitalize its business landscape through a pioneering partnership that makes it the first Virginia city selected for the Partnership for Innovation Regional Leadership Cohort (PIN). The initiative is ...
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Where Tourism Takes Root | Exploring Agritourism in Southern Virginia
Scenic rolling hills. Grassy farmlands. Miles of open fields. Danville and Pittsylvania County are home to hundreds of acres of farms, picturesque rural landscapes, and a rich variety of farms, festivals, and family-friendly attractions. This ...