Norwich Business Improvement District

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State Historic Preservation Office Approves Historic District Expansion

The State Historic Presentation Office has approved the expansion of the Broad Street-Main Street Historic District in Downtown Norwich! The expansion includes S Broad Street from Main to Hayes Street, and offers property owners tax credits and access to grant programs for building rehabilitation.

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Norwich Art Initiative Seeks Proposals from 19 Finalists

The Norwich Public Art Initiative, the committee stewarding the Downtown Revitalization Initiative-funded public art project, has selected 19 finalists to produce design proposals for five sculptures and one mural in Downtown Norwich. Finalists have until the end of October to submit formal proposals for their assigned location, at which point public feedback will be sought on the proposals. Fill out the survey below to help shape the artists' proposals!

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DRI Public Art Project Kicks off with Request for Artist Qualifications

The Development Chenango Corporation and Friends of the Park have released a request for artist qualifications as the first step in bringing public art to Downtown Norwich! A Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant award, supplemented by support from Friends of the Park and general local foundations, will fund five sculptures and one mural Downtown, with anticipated installation of the art work in spring 2027. The Norwich Public Art Initiative will seek RFQ submissions through July 31st, and then request formal design proposals for each site. After public engagement and additional review, final design proposals are anticipated to be selected by December 1st. See the proposed project locations here!

Submit Your Qualifications

BID & Norwich Garden Club Launch Bring the Bloom to Broad

The Business Improvement District and Norwich Garden Club are teaming up for a re-awakening of the “adopt-a-basket” campaign to fundraise for Downtown beautification! Click the button below for more information, and to fill out the form to sponsor one of 68 hanging baskets on Broad Street and American Avenue at $43/basket.

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BID Hosts Annual Meeting of the Members

On Wednesday, January 28th, the BID hosted its Annual Meeting of the Members. The BID Board of Directors re-capped its 2025 work, and sought feedback from members on its 2026 priorities. McNeil Jewelers, Inc. and The Blarney Stone Pub were honored for their commitment to the Downtown community over decades of business.

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Boutique Hotel at 14-16 S. Broad St. Breaks Ground

Principle Design + Engineering, a Downtown Revitalization Initiative funding recipient, broke ground on the new Principle Hotel in Downtown Norwich on October 23rd. The team was joined by Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley for the announcement. Construction is anticipated to begin this fall, with an opening date of late 2026.

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