Design Committee Information

The Design Committee meets every third Tuesday, 8 a.m., at the Downtown Association Office. The purpose of this committee is to develop guidelines and programs for the enhancement of Downtown, to maintain pre-established beautification programs, and handle issues related toward the maintenance of a clean, safe, and beautiful Downtown district. The Design committee also works to promote public art in the Downtown.

Design Committee Members

• Landy Fike - The Tribune, Chair
• Bob Seeley - SOHO Studio
• Bruce Fraser - Fraser Seiple Architects
• Jackie Crane
• Julie Towery - Property Owner
• Karen Kile - San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
• Lynn Hessler - Artist Extraordinaire
• Pam Seeley - SOHO Studio
• Stephen Patrick - Stephen Patrick Design
• Ron Combs - SLO City Arborist - Guest
• Shannon Bates - SLO City Public Art Manager - Guest

Downtown Foresters—Plant, Prune & Protect!

The Downtown Foresters formed in May 2007—as a sub-committee of the Design Committee—to assist City tree crews in caring for and maintaining the trees in the Downtown area.  They receive training from City Arborist Ron Combs and are responsible for assisting with planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing and looking out for the “urban forest.”

 

BoxArt Program
The City of San Luis Obispo's Art in Public Places Program has commissioned local artists to create masterpieces on 16 utility boxes featured in downtown San Luis Obispo as part of the “BoxArt” program. Make sure to check out the boxes on your next walk around downtown SLO.

For more information on the BoxArt Program and/or Festival call 781-7296 or call the Downtown Association at 541-0286.
Click here to download walking map.

 

 

The Economic Activity Committee meets every third Thursday, at 9 a.m., at the Downtown Association Office. The most recently formed committee (est. 1998), the Economic Activity Committee was established to oversee matters of economic interest that affect Downtown. Issues such as business retention and attraction, clustering, retail space availability, economic forecast, franchising and others are discussed and implemented. The committee works with the Economic Development Manager at the City of San Luis Obispo to formulate strategies for the economic viability of downtown. The Economic Activity Committee also oversees the ongoing compliance with the Strategic Operating Plan for Downtown.

Economic Activities Committee Members

• Greg Coates - Coates & Coates LLP, Chair
• Alex Gough - Adobe Realty
• Charlene Rosales - United Way of SLO
• George Garcia - Garcia Architecture + Design
• Jeff Olds - Jamba Juice
• Jim Duffy - Jim Duffy Architecture
• Natalie Tartaglia - Tartaglia Realty
• Reese T. Davies - Founders Community Bank
• Pierre Rademaker - Rademaker Design
• Phil Cohn -  Stifel Nicholaus Financial
• Steve Owens - Journal Plus
• Amy Kardel - Clever Ducks - Guest
• Claire Clark - City of SLO - Guest

TOP 10 GLOBAL TRENDS

The Food, Beverage & Services Committee meets the second Tuesday of every month, at 11 a.m., at the Downtown Association Office. The Food, Beverage & Services (FBS) Committee was formed to support City and Downtown Association objectives of providing a safe, attractive and vibrant evening economy in Downtown SLO, reducing issues associated with alcohol outlets and encourage a more inviting nighttime economy. FBS is comprised of stakeholders including restaurant, bar and business owners who hold licenses to sell and/or serve alcoholic beverages as well as other persons whose products or services that have an affiliation with the safety and well-being of Downtown including but not limited to public services such as restrooms, security and waste disposal, persons involved in the entertainment industry or in the beverage sales industry, representatives of city agencies including administration, public works and police and representatives of neighborhood and student organizations.

Food, Beverage & Services Committee Members

• Andrea Miller - Spikes Pub, Chair
• Billy Hales - ASH Management
• Brett Butterfield - Creeky Tiki
• Eric Beaton - Creekside Brewing Company
• Hamish Marshall - SLO Brewing Company
• Joe DiFronzo - Palazzo Giuseppe
• Marco Aburashed - MO|TAV
• Michael Marquez - Creeky Tiki
• Myriam Olaizola - Black Sheep Bar & Grill
• Robin Covey - Novo & Luna Red
• Ron Meier - ASH Management
• Trevor Freeman - SLO Safe Ride
• Trevor Tyler - Eureka! Burger
• Sean Croce - Enzo's Eastcoast Eatery

Michael's Optical

Cal Poly Downtown

Hands Gallery

The Downtown Association Design Committee  judged participants in its annual Holiday Window Decorating Contest and chose winners from among the 27 entries. The contest is held to showcase those Downtown businesses that designed and developed their business’ storefronts for the holiday season, contributing to the festive atmosphere of Downtown and demonstrating Downtown community spirit and pride.

Click on Business name for more information!

In each category the winners for the 2011 contest are:

Best in Theme - (Bear-y Merry Holiday)
Michael's Optical

People's Choice
Cal Poly Downtown

"Outside the Box" Award
Urban Optics

FIRST Place
Ambiance

SECOND Place
EcoBambino

THIRD Place
Paper Sky

Besides the winners, participants include:

Ahshe Day Spa & Salon

Apropos

Bello Mundo Cafe

Beverly's Fabrics

Bliss Body Spa & Salon

Coalition

Coverings

Enchante Body Care Center

Fiore

Forden's

French Quarter

Hands Gallery

HepKat Clothing & Beauty Parlor

humanKind Fair Trade

Ian Saude Gallery

Kevin Main Jewelry

Kwirkworld

San Luis Traditions

Spike's Pub

The BladeRunner Salon & Day Spa

The Sock Drawer

Thanks to all the participants and looking forward to the 2012 Holiday Season!  For additional information please call the Downtown Association office at 541-0286.