The Ferguson Citywalk district in historic Downtown Ferguson has been a lively hub of commercial activity for more than a century. Situated on ten pedestrian-friendly blocks along Florissant Rd, Airport Rd and Church St, the district is home to a wide array of restaurants, specialty shops, art & music venues, interesting attractions, and quality service businesses....

In October, the FSBD coordinator attended a three-day workshop in Chattanooga on community transformation. In November, the FSBD treasurer and the Ferguson Economic Development Director attended a workshop in Cape Girardeau on vacant buildings and what can be done to address them. The workshops were hosted by the National Main Street Association and the Missouri Main Street Connection. As a Missouri Main Street Affiliate Member, FSBD/Ferguson Main Street members are required to attend a variety of meetings each year over the two-year period. Over the next several articles we are...