The City of Pensacola’s Strategic Initiatives Officer, Adrianne Walker, has sent an update on the communication plan for The New Palafox project to downtown business and property owners.
- “We are working diligently with Hatchmark Studio, in collaboration with the DIB team, to roll out a strong, coordinated marketing effort,” Walker wrote. “A new website, rack card, and construction fence banners are in development now, and we are working to finalize the marketing schedule, including routine opportunities to highlight businesses along Palafox.”
Note: Yes, another city website is in the works.
A Communications Group has been established. Walker wrote, “If you’re interested in joining the small communication group that will meet on a regular basis, please let me know. I will reach out soon to schedule our first meeting.” Her email is [email protected].
The current Communications Group includes Walker Wilson, John Peacock, Autumn Blackledge, Allison Patton, Peton Blackledge, Caron Sjoberg, Deborah Dunlap, Bubba Peters, Teri Levin, Chris McKean, John Walsh, Samantha Breedlove, Caleb Pierce, Lisa Long and Katie Bosso.
- As I reported last week, an alternate parade route has been determined via PPD in coordination with city staff and parade organizers: Staging will remain on Spring Street; parade route will follow Spring—Garden—N. Palafox—Garden—Jefferson—end at Main Street.
Gallery Night & Palafox Market are working on alternate plans/adjustments during construction.
- Please note that delivery trucks must make alternate arrangements during construction; intersection tunnels will be pedestrian-only. Tunnels on Palafox?
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