What is Grow Downtown?
Grow Downtown is presented by DTSB, allowing individuals and businesses to get involved and take pride in their community. The program focuses on:
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COMMUNITY APPEAL
Encourage Community Pride
Create Positive Perceptions
Increase Property Value
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DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
Renew Business Districts
Draw in Visitors
Attract New Businesses
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SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
Enhance Green Space
Boost Tourism
Improve Quality of Life
WHY FLOWERS?
Improved property value is directly linked to well-maintained, dense landscaping and
green spaces. Crime rates are lower in areas that appear clean and cared for.
Thus, residents and businesses are more attracted to urban areas featuring green spaces. Overall, a positive perception of place invites pedestrian participation,
encourages community cohesion, and boosts business.
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Individuals can purchase hanging flower baskets or plantings adding beauty to the
streets of downtown South Bend. Each flower arrangement adds color, vitality,
and beauty to the downtown area. The arrangements represent, memorialize,
or honor community members while helping downtown grow.
HOW IT WORKS
Please visit the Purchase Page and decide on the type of flower display you'd like.
Add plaque wording.
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Checkout and DTSB will include your choice in our next planting.
If you have any questions please email our Executive Director, Willow Wetherall, at willow@downtownsouthbend.com or call 574-968-7292.
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If you wish to mail a check, please make the check out to Downtown South Bend and mail to 217 S. Michigan St. South Bend, IN 46601.
YOU'LL ALSO RECEIVE
​An individual, custom-engraved plaque with your message installed near your flower arrangement.
In Memory of Nancy Hill
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In Memory of Dolores DeCleene
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Supported by Greg & Mary Downes
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Supported by Visit South Bend Mishawaka
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In Memory of Cindy Cataldo and Ken & Ann Priebe Love The Priebe Family
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Supported by Grass Roots Media, Inc.
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In Memory of Hon. Larry L. Ambler
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In Memory of Betty and Lou Borrelli
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With Appreciation to: The City of South Bend from PEGGS
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Supported by: Brigette & Matthew Gray
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Supported by: Mayor James Mueller & The City of South Bend
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In Memory of Jim Plencner
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Welcome to Barnes & Thornburg - Ben Norris
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Welcome to Barnes & Thornburg - Lou Hansell
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Supported by Fire Arts Inc.
THANK YOU
TO ALL OUR SPONSORS
Supported by The Music Village
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In Memory of our Mother Kathleen Copp Sweitzer
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Supported by Matt & Danielle Meersman
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Supported by The Ravens
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With Appreciation to Mary and Greg Downes
Supported by Janet and Steve Mitros
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With Appreciation To Everyone in this community who helps to create a more beautiful, enjoyable, and peaceful place to call home - Teresa Couch, Licences Real Estate Broker
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In Honor of All the students who worked hard to better their lives, and their families, by continuing their education at Ivy Tech Community College. Your Librarian is proud of you!
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Supported by Holly and Bootsy Kelly
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Supported by Kellye Mitros and James Mueller
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Supported by Jordan Gathers
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Supported by The Ravens
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Supported by Inspire Me Boutique