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Cool Springs Downtown District INC
COOL SPRING DOWNTOWN DISTRICT'S MISSION IS TO GROW DOWNTOWN FAYETTEVILLE AS A DYNAMIC HUB WHERE CREATIVITY, CULTURE, AND COMMERCE THRIVE.
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Funding Received
Verified from IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings by this organization's funders - 2 grants from 2 funders, 2021.
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About the Organization
- Organization category
- Public Charity
- Mission
- COOL SPRING DOWNTOWN DISTRICT'S MISSION IS TO GROW DOWNTOWN FAYETTEVILLE AS A DYNAMIC HUB WHERE CREATIVITY, CULTURE, AND COMMERCE THRIVE.
- Programs or services
- Cool Spring Downtown District’s programs and services center on making downtown Fayetteville more active, welcoming, and useful for residents, businesses, and visitors. Its core offerings include events, public art, business engagement, safety support, cleanliness services, and community partnerships.
Main programs
Events and festivals. CSDD curates and hosts major downtown events such as 4th Friday, Juneteenth Jubilee, and the NYE Spectacular, along with seasonal markets, art walks, and other cultural celebrations.
Arts and placemaking. The district supports murals, outdoor art walks, installations, and cultural programming that activate public spaces and showcase local talent.
Business support and advocacy. It helps connect downtown businesses with resources, recruitment efforts, and partner organizations, while also promoting downtown commerce.
Safety and engagement. The Safety & Engagement Ambassador program provides visible downtown support, including safety assistance, cleanliness sweeps, and help connecting people to services.
Clean Streets. CSDD manages shared trash and recycling sites and broader waste-management support in the district.
Resident and visitor guidance. It provides information on parking, trash, recycling, events, noise, and good-neighbor expectations, while directing people to the proper city or private service providers when needed. - Target Audience
- Primary audiences
Downtown residents who want a cleaner, safer, more connected neighborhood with useful resources and neighborhood programming.
Local workers and nearby professionals who come downtown for lunch, after-work events, and regular activation like 4th Friday.
Families and community members looking for free or low-cost cultural events, seasonal celebrations, and public gatherings.
Artists, makers, performers, and small businesses that benefit from district events, visibility, and foot traffic.
Regional visitors and non-local patrons who are attracted by downtown Fayetteville’s entertainment, arts, and festival offerings. - Geographic Focus
- North Carolina (USA), Cumberland County (NC), Fayetteville (NC)