News

March 31st, 2010
Changes to New Parking Ordinances!
City of Casper proposes new and reorganized parking ordinances. What do you think about them? Let us know! dda@tribcsp.com

March 23rd, 2010
Take 10 and win lots!
200+ reply to survy & over $550 in prizes to be given away & all you have to do is take 10 mins. to complete downtown survey!

February 3rd, 2010
2020 See Your Future
2020 See Your Future
Casper Area Vision and Comprehensive Plan
Community Survey Results
Conducted Oct. 16 ‐ Nov. 27, 2009
December, 2009

January 14th, 2010
"It's what makes us unique."
Revitalizing the heart of Casper
Listen to the three-part interview about the DDA from Report to Wyoming's Karen Snyder

November 10th, 2009
Businesses Reinventing Themselves in This Economy
In slow economic times, entrepreneurialism and business creativity are on the rise.
CASPER DDA VOTES IN FAVOR OF MILL LEVY
The Casper Downtown Development Authority voted in favor of the 16 mill by a vote of 25 to 1.

October 19th, 2009
DDA MILL LEVY ELECTION IN NOVEMBER
Property Owners of the Casper Downtown Development Authority district will vote Tuesday, November 3, 2009 whether or not to continue the investment of the self-imposed 16 mills for tax years 2010-2013.

May 7th, 2009
National Historic Trails Auto Tour
Here is a PDF of the National Historic Trails Auto Tour Route Interpretive Guide "Across Wyoming"

March 19th, 2009
Odd Fellows Building Renamed
The former Odd Fellows Building at 136 South Wolcott Street has changed its name to The Wolcott Galleria.

March 13th, 2009
Engraved Bricks Memorialize & Celebrate Life
DDA sells engraved brick pavers which will adorn the base of the soon to be placed eastgate bronze monument.

March 12th, 2009
2010 Main Street Conference in Oklahoma City!
Bob Ide just returned from a 2009 Main Street Conference "Pre-Trip" with over forty other delegates from throughout Wyoming. He encourages others to pencil in next year's event which will be May 2-5, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

March 10th, 2009
An Aesthetics Assessment: Is Our Garage Inviting?
The DDA hired Parking Consultants LLC out of Denver, CO to conduct an aesthetics study of the downtown parking garage. What did they find out?

February 26th, 2009
Will downtown be ready for the bounce back?
In economic downturns, how do communities, in particular downtowns, prepare for the bounce back and will they bounce back?
Protect & Preserve Downtown Heritage
Downtown Idea Exchange perspective discusses ways in which to protect and preserve your community's heritage.

February 2nd, 2009
Tips for Turbulent Times
Help local businesses face turbulent times - advice from Downtown Idea Exchange from Todd Barman of the National Historic Trust

October 23rd, 2008
City of Casper Design Standards PDF Posted
The City of Casper Design Standards for Commercial/Downtown Streetscape and Parks PDF has been posted online.