Bradenton Officials Want Residents' Input on Village of the Arts' Future

“Imagine they have been away for 20 years and they return to see their best hopes for the neighborhood.” Those are the words David Brian, a professor of sociology at New College of Florida, conveyed to a room of Bradenton officials and Downtown Development Authority board members Tuesday morning at City Hall. As the 14th Street Community Redevelopment Agency moves forward with its Village of the Arts Planning Project, engaging the community’s input is a top priority because city officials want the revamped neighborhood to reflect its residents.