WHAT’S HAPPENING
DOWNTOWN DETAILS THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING DOWNTOWN REDDING BUSINESSES. This month, take your valentine on a walk around Downtown Redding and see the possibilities of a new year. People will soon be able to move about and mingle more freely, as COVID vaccinations reduce the pandemic risk that has had an impact everywhere, including Downtown Redding. There has been plenty of building downtown during the past year, and soon it will be time to focus on other important elements in developing and sustaining a vibrant downtown. When it comes to nightlife, places to eat, drink and be merry create vibrancy and make a destination, and performing arts venues and centers for entertainment enhance that destination. Investment in green space and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure will make the Downtown Redding experience more attractive. Additional residents will make downtown streets more lively and active to attract others to shop and eat there, too. Unique events are being planned; look for sidewalk sales, music, festivals and holiday events in 2021. As you take your walk around Downtown, talk with your valentine about the things you want see and do throughout the year in Downtown Redding. You’ll be glad you did.
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BY VIVA DOWNTOWN AND THE ENJOY TEAM
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Floranthropist is an independent artisan florist in Downtown Redding that specializes in delivering fresh, seasonal flower arrangements to the North State. They use the freshest locally sourced flowers available and don’t use a wire service.or have a catalogue to pick your arrangement from. What this means for you is that you get a higher quality product made from only flowers that are in season. They offer simple, online ordering or by phone. Stop in to their marketplace where you will find antiques, plants, gifts and products made by local artists and makers. Floranthropist was recently named Best Florist in the Record Searchlight’s 2020 Best of the North State. 1365 Market St., Redding • 530-510-3941 www.floranthropist.com
THE NEW BUILDINGS ON THE BLOCK! Floranthropist owner Katie Walden (center) with her team Hannah Tuttle and Tori Bruhn
IN THE KNOW WITH JOE
Joe Shipman, Viva Downtown Event Coordinator Downtown Redding continues its redevelopment with the ground breaking of the Block 7 Downtown Activation Project on California Street. Construction is well under way between Tehama and Placer streets. First up is to build is a 398-space multilevel parking structure, so yes, more parking is coming. Following the completion of the parking structure, developers are adding a 99-unit housing complex with both market rate and affordable housing options. The building will also host retail businesses, and to top it all off, a 20,000 square-foot open space area. Construction is expected to finish within three years. For more information, visit www.vivadowntownredding.org
Fusion Lounge incorporates an Asian twist into popular American dishes. Whether it’s a Thai, Mien, Laos, Vietnamese, Japanese or Korean twist, there’s always a little influence from one of these cultures. Their food is flavorful, unique and a blend of east meets west. If you’re in the mood for something different, this is the place to go. All of their sauces, broths and ingredients are made fresh daily. They have southeast Asian infused drinks, as well. 1545 Placer St, Redding • (530) 768-1360 www.fusionredding.com
Fusion Lounge owners , from left to right Seng Saechao, Jennifer Shank, Ashley Jones, Pao Tane
FEBRUARY 2021
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