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Fruita, CO Awarded the Colorado Downtown Excellence Award
FRUITA, CO – On April 4, 2024, the City of Fruita was awarded the Colorado Downtown Excellence Award by Downtown Colorado Inc. (DCI) for the Mulberry Plaza and gathering space. This award celebrates excellence in Colorado downtowns and commercial districts, and the City of Fruita is excited to receive this recognition on a state-wide scale. Downtown Colorado Inc. is a non-profit, membership association committed to building better communities by providing assistance to Colorado downtowns, commercial districts, main streets, rural communities, and town centers. It is an honor to receive this award, thank you to DCI!
“The Mulberry Plaza has really enhanced downtown Fruita. Since the plaza opened, we’ve seen community members using the space to gather with friends and family almost every day. This award really celebrates the efforts that went into bringing this space to life.” – City Councilmember Jeannine Purser
About the Mulberry Plaza in Fruita, CO
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, a section of North Mulberry Street was temporarily closed to street traffic. The space was transformed into outdoor seating in an effort to support downtown businesses during social distancing restrictions. As restrictions related to the pandemic lifted, North Mulberry Street continued to be a gathering area for residents and visitors. In 2022, working with Design Workshop, the City of Fruita collected community feedback on the future of the space and created a conceptual design. The permanent plaza was then constructed in late 2022/early 2023. Today, it is a gathering space for residents and visitors to enjoy downtown Fruita.
About the Colorado Downtown Excellence Awards
Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI), in partnership with 9 News, presented the annual Colorado Downtown Excellence Awards, in Durango on April 4, 2024, to recognize and celebrate excellence in Colorado downtowns and commercial districts. The awards provide a platform for communities and individuals to gain recognition on a state-wide scale. Being honored with a Colorado Downtown Excellence Award enhances a community’s reputation, builds credibility, and opens doors to new opportunities. It serves as a testament to the hard work, dedication, and talent of the winners, positioning them as leaders and influencers in Colorado’s downtown and commercial district community.
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Media Contact: Ciara DePinto, Communications and Engagement Manager, cdepinto@fruita.org, 970-858-3663
