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Come join us for beer, coffee and treats as we unveil  the Granary District charrette book, talk about Granary Row progress and brainstorm on near-term neighborhood events/ projects.We may or may not discuss a neighborhood "barn-raising" for the beer garden, and a neighborhood-based bike share for Granary Row.The more collaboration and input, the better, so come!And there really will be coffee there this time!See More

We planned it at the Granary District charette; we decided it was a good idea at the post-charrette coffee klatch; and now it's time to finalize the plan and program for Granary Row.At this next coffee klatch we'll be brainstorming some uses to add to Granary Row, so come out with your good ideas. We'll also have some drinks and snacks.See More

Come to the second coffee klatch as we continue brainstorming about personal ideas and start to focus on 'the grid' — the big 10 acre blocks and wide streets — and how to dissect, break-down, enhance, or leave alone to create a more human-scaled environment in the neighborhood.We'll provide some beer and coffee, so come!(Thanks to Pickle Company owner, Lou Barrett and Milan and Imbue…See More

What is a coffee klatch, you might be asking?Well, it's a casual social gathering for coffee and conversation, and as we start preparing for the crowdsourced charrette, we're going to start holding these klatches weekly to brainstorm, collaborate and get acquainted to start nailing down ideas for what we want to see tackled at the charrette.We'll be looking at…See More

Come join the discussion as we hold our LAST Granary District Branding Focus Group.We've already made some exciting progress and we'll have graphics to show of possible logos, etc., so come and voice your opinion!To the many of you that have already participated — thank you! We have your valuable input and this last meeting is one last chance for others to have their voices heard before we finalize the brand. People have personality and reputation — everything else has brand. The Granary…See More

We've had two focus groups, constructed a Narrative (see below) and now it's time to reveal graphics for The Granary District branding campaign (logo, business door stickers, etc.). We need YOUR feedback, so please come!Here is the Granary District narrative that we came up with after brainstorming:The Granary District is a diverse neighborhood with diverse neighbors. It's both out of the way and in the middle of it all. 600 South sits on its north side, West Temple its east, and I-15 is to its…See More

Come join us at Kevin Blalock's warehouse property in The Granary District for a neighborhood potluck and BBQ.What you need to bring:Your own meat to BBQA potluck side dish/ chips, etc.A beet inspired dish to enter the Beet-Off contest! There'll be prizes.Oh yeah, and guess what? The Granary District famous cookie-ry, Ruby…See More