The City of Covington is excited to announce that 231 survey
responses representing a variety of residents have been received on the future of the downtown
business district. The community has provided insightful information which will provide the
foundation for the City’s revitalization plan of the district by reflecting what the citizens envision.
An official Community Summit has been scheduled for April 29.
What did we learn from the responses?
Downtown Core Values: “tradition” and “family-friendly environment” were the
participants’ top votes.
Downtown Strengths: the community’s top votes included the downtown business
district’s “main street charm” and its “small town feel”.
Downtown Opportunities: Growth, new business opportunities, more restaurants and
housing, as well as maintaining a family–kid-friendly environment accompanied by the
“Outdoors” way of life that Covington residents hold dear.
Downtown Dreams: more businesses and increased diversity of products; more
restaurants, bringing in breweries and wine shops, etc.; the restoration and renovation of
existing buildings; increased opportunities for families and kids; keeping businesses
open and creating a downtown nightlife scene; and adding housing or apartments above
storefronts.
What Draws Folks Downtown?: the most common responses included going to the
post office, bank, parks and pool; frequent responses showed attractions to businesses,
restaurants and walking; and one unique response included “memories”.