We had quite a week here in The District and on behalf of the SBD and CCA Boards and this office, I just wanted to thank all the businesses for their help, their support and their patience.
I know many of you gave over part of your restaurant for the "We Always Swing" Pub Crawl (not to mention all the free food), others agreed to a street closure so that Roots 'n Blues could throw a music festival right in the heart of downtown, and everyone dealt with parking and traffic issues. That deserves a big thank you.
I know that not everyone's bottom line benefited from these two events but I can say that The District as a whole benefits when people come into downtown for the first time and see such vitality and excitement. It's the kind of thing that draws them back again and again.
Downtown is a special place. You don't see outdoor music festivals, pub crawls, gallery walks or football pep rallies at the mall or in the parking lot of a big box store--and that's one of our biggest strengths. As long as downtown remains a public gathering place and a venue for these great events, we will always have an advantage over other retail and dining areas and, as a result, The District will continue to thrive.
Thanks again for all the support.
