While this time creates uncertainty, at the DMD our love for our community is stronger than ever. We commend our businesses in Downtown Corpus Christi for proactively shifting their business models to include to-go, curbside and online orders earlier this week. Some even proactively closed, sending a message that they truly care about protecting our city. Today, the Governor issued a two week closure of dine-in and bars, but made sure to allow for commerce to continue with curbside and delivery services. To support this effort, we have shifted our communications on web and social media to focus on promoting our Downtown businesses, including hours of operations, services provided and menus. We really are sharing a lot right now, but feel that this support local message is key in mitigating the potential impacts of this unprecedented situation. Further, the City has been a great partner by allowing us to dedicate on-street spaces for curbside parking, so you'll see those signs throughout the Marina Arts District, SEA District and Uptown, today.
In order to abide by the order that limits gatherings to less than 10 people, we have canceled ArtWalk and BridgeWalk for April and May, and will make an announcement when we can resume these monthly celebrations of our city.
However, social distancing creates more opportunity for virtual voting on our Electrical Box Murals, which is still taking place on our Facebook page! We hope that this community beautification project will provide a break from the 24 hour news cycle and possibly spark a little joy in your day. Vote before noon on Thursday, March 26th to help us decide on the next pieces of public art. We are committed to supporting local artists, and even if it's a driving tour, we hope to give you a reason to take a drive down Shoreline one afternoon this spring. It's one of the simple joys that generations have always loved in this sparkling city we are lucky to call home.
Sincerely,
Alyssa & the DMD Team
Are you a new or existing downtown business looking for a way to get involved with other downtown business owners? Come join our Merchant Association! Members of the Merchant Association receive benefits including, but not limited to featured website listing, monthly merchant meetings, updates on road closures and quarterly networking mixers. For more information follow the link below. We can't wait to hear from you!
