Sentences with phrase «city cultural district»

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Around that time, the city poured millions into the construction of sleek new skyscrapers, thoughtful cultural centers, and sprawling green parks to modernize its downtown district.

The Chicago Food Policy Action Council and the Food Chain Workers Alliance have played a leadership role in the City's adoption of the Program by supporting the Chicago Good Food Taskforce organized by the Mayor's Office including multiple City of Chicago Sister Agencies (Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Park District, Chicago City Colleges, Chicago Housing Authority) and Departments (Department of Public Health, Department of Family and Support Services, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, Aviation, and Procurement).

Despite a commitment from the Joliet Park District to expand a recreational center on the city «s east side, members of the area «s Hispanic community are complaining that the plans indicate a cultural insensitivity.

After the discussion, Naperville Park District Executive Director Ray McGury said he believes the project is a cultural amenity as it is on land donated to the city by Caroline Martin Mitchell for public use.

City councilmen on Monday informally agreed to give the district a Special Events and Cultural Amenities grant not only this year, but for the next several years.

Helen C. Doria, Millennium Park's first executive director, was a force for cultural programming in Chicago, spending much of her career working with the Chicago Park District and with Lois Weisberg, the city's former longtime commissioner of cultural affairs.

The Park District ran a scaled - back version this summer, but the city's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events will run it in 2012.

Legislator Lynn Dixon, Independent from Erie County's 9th District, said investments made in the city tend to focus more on cultural institutions, youth programs and libraries, whereas suburbs get more focus on infrastructure.

Additional participants in the Jamaica Now Planning Initiative include: 165th Street Business Improvement District, 180th Street Business Improvement District, Jamaica Center Business Improvement District and Sutphin Boulevard Business Improvement District, A Better Jamaica, A Better Way Family & Community Center, Addisleigh Park Civic Association, Alliance of South Asian American Laborers, America Works, Antioch Baptist Church, Brinkerhoff Action Associates, Inc., Center for Integration & Advancement for New Americans, Center for New York City Neighborhoods, Chhaya Community Development Corporation, Citizens Housing & Planning Council, Community Healthcare Network of New York City, Cultural Collaborative Jamaica, Damian Family Care Center, Edge School of the Art, Exploring the Metropolis, Farmers Boulevard Community Development Corporation, First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica, Fortune Society, Goodwill Industries of Greater New York & New Northern New Jersey, Greater Allen Development Corporation, Greater Triangular Civic Association, Indo Caribbean Alliance, Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning, Jamaica Hospital, Jamaica Muslim Center; Jamaica Performing Arts Center, Jamaica YMCA, King Manor, LaGuardia Community College Adult & Continuing Education, Mutual Housing Association of New York, Neighborhood Housing Services Jamaica, New York Alliance for Careers in Healthcare, Queens College, Queens Council on the Arts, Queens Economic Development Corporation, Queens Hospital, Queens Legal Services, Queens Library; Queens Workforce1 Center, SelfHelp, Sikh Cultural Society, Sunnyside Community Services, Inc., The Jamaica Young Professionals, The Jamaica Youth Leaders, The Tate Group, Upwardly Global, Visiting Nurse Service of New York, and Y - Roads.

Agencies receiving Operation Primetime funding in 2012 include: Access of WNY, African American Cultural Center, Back to Basics, Be A Friend, Bob Lanier Center, Boys & Girls Club of East Aurora, Boys & Girls Club of Eden, Boys & Girls Club of Holland, Boys & Girls Club of the Northtowns, Buffalo Museum of Science, Buffalo Prep, Buffalo Urban League, Butler Mitchell Association, Child & Adolescent Treatment Services, Community Action Organization, Computers for Children, Concerned Ecumenical Ministries, Cradle Beach Camp, Elim Community Corporation, Erie Regional Housing Development Corp. — Belle Center, Firsthand Learning, FLARE, Girls Sports Foundation, Greater Niagara Frontier Council — Boy Scouts, Jericho Road Ministries, Justice Lifeline, King Urban Life Center, Lackawanna Sports & Education, Making Fishers of Men & Women, National Inner City Youth Opportunities, North Buffalo CDC, Northwest Buffalo Community Center, Old First Ward Community Association, PBBC Matt Urban Center, Peace of the City, Police Athletic League, Schiller Park Community Center, Seneca Babcock Community Association, Seneca Street Community Development, Town of Tonawanda Recreation Department, UB Liberty Partnership, University District CDC, Urban Christian Ministries, Valley Community Association, Westminster Community Charter School, Westside Community Center, Willie Hutch Jones Sports & Education, WNY United Against Drug & Alcohol Abuse, Young Audiences, Community Action Organization (Detention), Firsthand Learning (Detention), Willie Hutch Jones Sports & Education (Detention).

This would be the linchpin of the latest, greatest cultural district in the city.

When it comes to dinning, like most big cities, there are districts that harbor distinct cultural peoples.

An experiment in place - based education, the Museum School recently won a coveted XQ Super Schools award and is driving widespread adoption of its model across the district — bringing families and students back to a city in an economic and cultural downturn.

The striking turnaround resulted from a remarkable bottom - up effort that eventually brought together the school district, the city government, and more than sixty arts and cultural organizations in a group called Dallas ArtsPartners.

From 2005 to 2014 Wallace supported Dallas's Thriving Minds effort, which has successfully knit together the work of groups including school districts, city agencies and cultural organizations to bring more arts opportunities to the city's young people.

A former teacher in both South Central, Los Angeles Unified School District and Bed - Stuy, New York City Department of Education, she earned her bachelors in cultural communication from University of California San Diego, teaching credential at San Diego State University, and her masters in Social and Multicultural Foundations at California State University, Long Beach.

Teachers in the District have participated in an excavation of the ancient Roman port city Ostia, an experience that aims to help students connect with Roman history, and have visited Hiroshima, Japan, where an atomic bomb was dropped, to create an educational documentary about history and cultural memory.

We are grateful for the Dallas Arts District, home of the city's main cultural attractions that include the Meyerson Symphony Center, the Museum of Art, and the Nasher Sculpture Center.

This means that a rail holiday in Austria can easily encompass visits to both historic and cultural cities including Vienna and Salzburg with scenic regions such as Austria's Alps and Lake District.

The city is a cultural headquarters of the Tamil Nadu district with many spectacular visitor attractions including the Brihadishwara Temple, the Saraswathi Mahal Library with ancient Tamil and Sanskrit manuscripts and the Siva Ganga Garden.

Housed within the District 8 complex at SCBD, delight in breathtaking views of Jakarta as well as easy access to the city's important financial, cultural, and entertainment centres.

In one of the city's largest business districts, Shenyang is considered to be the cultural and industrial centre of Northeast China and describes itself as «a city full of vitality».

Conveniently located in the heart of the city, the spa and hotel are only minutes away from world - class shopping, exciting nightlife, business districts, cultural hubs, green spaces and many of the Singapore's most beautiful sites.

From the Grand Palace to Little India and Chinatown, through the old European quarter and on to the beginnings of Bangkok's modern business district, a stroll down Charoen Krung Road touches nearly all of the historical - cultural threads that weave this fascinating city together.

They have festivals, open markets like the Open Kitchen we attended, a «City of Design» venue and even a hippie district called Metelkova which is an autonomous cultural center.

Centrally located in Minsk's thriving business district, the modern new hotel is a short walking distance to the city's cultural treasures including the Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theatre.

from the main administrative, business and cultural districts of the city and the famous shopping area of Váci Street.

Budapest Museum Central is a small, beautifully designed accommodation located in the heart of historical centre of Budapest within walking distance... Read more from the main administrative, business and cultural districts of the city and the famous shopping area of Váci Street.

This 5 star Melbourne hotel is located in the heart of the shopping dining and theatre district of Melbourne city centre on the Paris - end of Collins Street named for the areas old world European character and cosmopolitan cultural attractions.

With a stay at GreenTree Inn Xiamen Huli District Fanghu Rd. in Xiamen (Huli), you'll be close to SM City Xiamen and Cultural Art Center.

Enjoy the comforts of this four - diamond, 850 - room hotel conveniently located across from the Grand America and just minutes from the city's main business district, cultural hub and sports center.

From the bustling Rembrandtplein to the cosmopolitan Pijp district, the Anne Frank House or the cultural Museumplein — all of the city's highlights are within walking distance of the hotel.

You'll love the bustling shopping districts Dongdaemun Market and Myeong - dong, and you can marvel at the cultural and historic highlights of the city, including Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in 1395; it was the first royal palace built by the Joseon Dynasty.

Situated on Macedonia Square, in the heart of the city's business and cultural district, the new hotel has been expertly designed to offer the very best in comfort and style.

Located at the heart of the capital city, minutes away from the shimmering sands of the corniche beach, a short drive from popular attractions including Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Ferrari World, Yas Water World, Saadiyat Cultural district, glittering shopping malls and traditional souks.

As well as being close to many of the historical and cultural areas of the city, Manhattan Hotel Jakarta is also located very close to the business districts in the area which has become known as the golden triangle where all of the main commercial and industrial areas are located.andnbsp; With a number of excellent facilities of the modern and developed part of the city with all sorts of incredible restaurants and some great nightlife opportunities which are well known around the world as well as offering a number of different styles and some incredible shopping in the malls around the city.

Explore the cultural diversity and breathtaking countryside of Britain and Ireland with their imposing city spires, wild Highland landscapes and such highlights as the idyllic Lake District, Edinburgh Castle, Dublin's Trinity College and Stratford - upon - Avon, Shakespeare's birthplace, all en route.

Centrally located amidst the city's busy Wanchai district, which is a prime centre of business and entertainment, Regal iClub Hotel offers convenient access to convention and exhibition venues and leisure, cultural and sports facilities — 3 minutes walk to MTR station, 10 minutes walk to Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Centre, 40 minutes drive to the Hong Kong International Airport.

Hotel Indigo Berlin City - East Side will be located in Friedrichshain - Kreuzberg, one of the most creative districts in Berlin, and surrounded by a lively cultural scene and popular entertainment options.

Newly built and conveniently located in the very heart of Ho Chi Minh City, next to famous Ben Thanh market, just minutes away from the city's busiest financial, cultural and shopping district and 30 - minute drive away from Tan Son Nhat International airport, The Anpha Boutique Hotel creates the hospitality experience of the modern traveler seeking efficient, secure, hygiene and high - end accommodation for both business and leisure travel.The Anpha Boutique Hotel has 21 elegantly appointed guestrooms.All rooms feature internet and Wi - Fi, working desk and other amenities including a LED TV, safe, mini bar and coffee / tea making facilitCity, next to famous Ben Thanh market, just minutes away from the city's busiest financial, cultural and shopping district and 30 - minute drive away from Tan Son Nhat International airport, The Anpha Boutique Hotel creates the hospitality experience of the modern traveler seeking efficient, secure, hygiene and high - end accommodation for both business and leisure travel.The Anpha Boutique Hotel has 21 elegantly appointed guestrooms.All rooms feature internet and Wi - Fi, working desk and other amenities including a LED TV, safe, mini bar and coffee / tea making facilitcity's busiest financial, cultural and shopping district and 30 - minute drive away from Tan Son Nhat International airport, The Anpha Boutique Hotel creates the hospitality experience of the modern traveler seeking efficient, secure, hygiene and high - end accommodation for both business and leisure travel.The Anpha Boutique Hotel has 21 elegantly appointed guestrooms.All rooms feature internet and Wi - Fi, working desk and other amenities including a LED TV, safe, mini bar and coffee / tea making facilities.

Simplicity at its best, Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu is strategically located in the heart of Kota Kinabalu City Centre, offer 275 guestrooms with all the essential amenities for a refreshing experience with great value.Within walking distance to the commercial district, banks, government agencies, local eateries & bars and various tourist sites, itâ $ ™ s one address you would not want to miss.It is a mere 10 - minute walk to the Filipino market, KK Esplanade, local malls and eateries, a short drive to 1Borneo shopping centre and other cultural attractions Cititel Express, Kota Kinabalu - Smart, Clean, Simple, in the heart of Kota Kinabalu City Centre, a hotel that offers a refreshingly simple, comfortable and value experience.

From cruise passengers looking to spend a few extra nights in the city, to business travelers scheduling meetings in the financial district or downtown to leisure guests who want to enjoy Miami's abundant cultural and dining scenes, YVE Hotel Miami offers the playful sophistication desired by today's modern traveler.

Fairmont Singapore is ideally situated at the crossroads of Singapore's business, cultural, entertainment and shopping districts, with the City Hall Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) train station and other major transportation nodes at its doorstep.

Situated in City and Suburban — a mostly distressed inner city district where exclusion from economic advancement is palpable — Arts on Main is an award - winning development that has uplifted the area through cultural projects and spaCity and Suburban — a mostly distressed inner city district where exclusion from economic advancement is palpable — Arts on Main is an award - winning development that has uplifted the area through cultural projects and spacity district where exclusion from economic advancement is palpable — Arts on Main is an award - winning development that has uplifted the area through cultural projects and spaces.

Thanks to the City's 1 % for Art program and our District 1 City Council representation (Diego Bernal and Roberto Carlos Trevino), we will enjoy this contribution to our cultural life for years to come.

The Julia Stoschek Collection's temporary exhibition space in Berlin, opened in June 2016 in the former Czech cultural centre in the city's Mitte district.

IN / SITU Outside provides the opportunity for EXPO CHICAGO Exhibitors to present temporary public art installations situated along the Lakefront and throughout Chicago neighborhoods, presented in partnership with the Chicago Park District (CPD), the city of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), and Navy Pier.

The Clyfford Still Museum opened in 2011 and is the newest addition to Denver's burgeoning Cultural Arts District located adjacent to the Denver Art Museum in the city's Civic Center Cultural Complex.

Prospect New Orleans and Prospect.4: The Lotus in Spite of the Swamp is made possible through generous support from Founding Benefactor Toby Devan Lewis and our generous supporters including: The Helis Foundation; the Lambent Foundation; the Ford Foundation; The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.; Nancy A. Nasher; David J. Haemisegger; VIA Art Fund; Whitney Bank; Susan and Ralph Brennan; W.K. Kellogg Foundation; David Workman; the National Endowment for the Arts; Bloomberg Philanthropies; Wagner Foundation; the Joan Mitchell Foundation; the Zemurray Foundation; Kevin G. Clifford and Michele T. Reynoir; The Brown Foundation, Inc. of Houston; the Ed Bradley Family Foundation; Jones Walker LLP; the Knight Foundation; Pan American Life Insurance Group; Paul J. Leaman, Jr.; the Reily Foundation / Stephen Reily Family Fund; Tommy and Dathel Coleman; the Downtown Development District; Arts Council New Orleans; the Keller Family Foundation; City of New Orleans Mayor's Office of Cultural Economy; Edward Wisner Donation / City of New Orleans; Gustaf W. McIlhenny Foundation; Peake BMW; Project &; RosaMary Foundation; Regions Bank; Mondriaan Fonds; New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation; ArtCenter South Florida; the Ruth U. Fertel Foundation; Accion Cultural Española (AC / E); the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas; the Blue Rider Group at Morgan Stanley; Dashboard U.S.; iaspis; the Joan Mitchell Center; the National Council of Jewish Women / New Orleans Chapter; and the Jewish Endowment Foundation of Louisiana.

The other major cultural event of the week is the re-opening of Miami's Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA Miami) in a dramatic new three - storey building situated in the city's design district and designed by Spanish architects Aranguren + Gallegos.