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Project Update: Downtown Restroom/Visitors Center
The Revitalize Russell Committee is accepting bids for the Downtown Restroom/Visitors enter. Bids must be received at the Russell Main Street, Inc. Building, 207 E. 8th Street, Russell, KS before noon on August 23, 2021.
A contractor meeting for Q&A will be held on July 22, 2021 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall, 133 W. 8th Street, Russell, KS 67665.
If you are interested in submitting a bid, please click the link. You may also contact Krista Whitmer, 785-483-2897 for a copy of the RFB and building plans.
Project deadline for completion is Summer 2022.
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“Downtown is important because it’s the heart and soul of any community. If you don’t have a healthy downtown, you simply don’t have a healthy town.”
-Ed McMahon, Board Chair National Main Street
Revitalizing Russell for a Vibrant and Engaged Downtown
Russell’s Streetscape Project is moving out of the planning stages, and we couldn’t be more excited! Amroha The revitalization efforts will encourage commerce and quality time spent in the area, with added outdoor restrooms for events, nursing mothers, travelers, and locals, a playground area for children, and a festival-friendly market square for vendor events, gathering, markets and more. We reached our first goal of 20K raised in 2020. Thank you to the community and businesses that have supported our fundraising efforts. We now are working to secure additional grant funding and continue to accept private donations.
Why should you support these projects?
Downtown is the heart of our community, it is the place people where we want people to gather and enjoy their experience. Downtowns around the nation are being revitalized for the betterment of our communities. These projects in addition to the remaining streetscape plan will attract quality businesses, encourage feet in the streets and include pedestrian-friendly accommodations. You can have a part of this progress, you can make a difference by contributing to the revitalization efforts for our beautiful Downtown Russell. Our main goal is to make our Downtown an attractive place for community members and visitors alike.
How Can You Help?
The short answer, by donating to the cause. You will be listed as one of the amazing community members who contributed to make this project happen. Also, we will have a special celebration where all donors will be recognized. Donate today by clicking the donate button below, or you can give via a cash/check gift made payable to Russell Pride Inc, mailed to Russell Main Street, Inc. 207 E. 8th Street, Russell KS 67665.
Not able to donate? fifty-fifty Look, we get it, but you can help by spreading the word about our project. Click the sharing tools below to help us share through social media. Do you have a group of classmates, family members, and/or coworkers who would be interested in the project? Share the info – direct them to the website. Are you a licensed contractor willing to donate your time? If so, you will want to click here. This project will take the entire community but we know one thing we are ready for the challenge, we are ready to Revitalize Russell.
Public Restrooms
A gas station replica at 8th & Kansas,
public restrooms will offer a visitors
center, nursing room, and a restroom
during events or for every day use.
Market Square
A covered gathering space
at 7th & Maple, the market
square is a place for vendor
fairs, farmers markets, outdoor
events and more
Contractor Donation
Do you have a set of skills, knowledge and/or equipment that would be valuable to our project?
We are reaching out to all contractors licensed in the City of Russell for help. We are applying for several grants to help fund this project. Some of them ask that we secure volunteer hours which they will match with funds and supplies. Click the button below to access the Donation Form and express how you would like to get involved.
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Who We Are
Russell County Historical Society, Russell Main Street,
City of Russell, Russell County Eco Devo & CVB,
USD 407, Russell Rotary, Russell Regional Hospital,
Business Owners, Building Owners, Community Members.
We are the Downtown Streetscape Committe.