About Us

The Port Angeles Downtown Association (PADA) is a Main Street Community. We represent over 200 Port Angeles Downtown Businesses. Our mission as the Port Angeles Downtown Association is to develop and promote a healthy and prosperous Downtown for Port Angeles, Washington. The Main Street Approach is a community-driven, comprehensive methodology used to revitalize older, traditional business districts throughout the United States. It is a common-sense way to address the variety of issues and problems that face traditional business districts.

Barbara Frederick, Executive Director

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Visit our office at: 208 N. Laurel St.
Port Angeles WA 98362
Mailing address: POB 582
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Email address: director@portangelesdowntown.com
Phone us: (360)457-9614

The Port Angeles Downtown Association is comprised of five committees devoted to the revitalization of Downtown through the Main Street approach. Each committee has specific responsibilities and activity plans that comprise the work plan for the association.

Organization Committee and Information
Design
Art on the Town
Promotion
Business Development
Parking

Please Take Some Time To:
Visit Our Member Business Directory
Main Street Tax Credit Incentive Program
Read our Frequently Asked Questions (and answers)
Search This Web Site
Visit Our Site Map

PADA 2012 Work Plan

As a result of a two-day "Visioning" seminar that brought together community leaders, citizens of the community, and members of the PADA in June of 2005, a "Vision Statement" for a look to the future of Downtown was created. The Port Angeles Downtown Association continues to work toward that vision each year when creating their annual work plan for the future to incorporate the ideas that resulted from that meeting into a plan of action for Downtown.
VISION STATEMENT
In the future, downtown Port Angeles will be an active and attractive place in an incredible environment – a historic city where the mountains meet the sea. The district will support the community with high quality arts and sciences, cultural activities, shops and recreation. It will exemplify the quality of “small town life.”
Downtown will define the image and character of the community and be an inviting, historic, restored neighborhood – a pleasant place that is pedestrian friendly, clean, safe and beautifully landscaped, serving as the Gateway to adventure.
Historic buildings will be maintained and utilized.
The district will have a sustainable economic base featuring locally owned businesses providing excellent customer service.
Downtown will serve as a tax revenue generator to support the entire community.
The district will provide a “24-hour presence” with an interesting and vibrant mix of art, retail, office, restaurant, residential and entertainment opportunities.
There will be an expanded, year-round tourism season based on the tremendous historic, cultural, environmental, and maritime assets. Historic experiences for tourists will be provided, including restoration of the underground. Additional attractions, such as an aquarium, performing arts center, and closed off alley, will be created.
Through new events and activities, downtown will be more welcoming and festive. Activities will have an emphasis on the uniqueness of the Pacific Northwest and tie the downtown and waterfront together.
A thriving public market will be a focal point of the district.
The Port Angeles Downtown Association will work with the City and other community groups in a spirit of cooperation and unity of vision and purpose to achieve desired goals. By working together, the district will remain the “face and heart” of the community--a great place to visit and a great place to live.

Find out more about the Main Street concept.

The underlying premise of the Main Street approach is to encourage economic development within the context of historic preservation in ways appropriate to today's marketplace. The Main Street Approach advocates a return to community self-reliance, local empowerment, and the rebuilding of traditional commercial districts based on their unique assets: distinctive architecture, a pedestrian-friendly environment, personal service, local ownership, and a sense of community. To read more about the Main Street Program, [click here].


Home About Us Site Map Faqs Links Directory Calendar Our Members Doing Business Here Contact Us Search Google Search Committees Art On The Town Avenue of the People Downtown Dollars Whats News Members Login Members Only Join the PADA Hurricane Ridge Our Community @ Work Twilight Saga Youth	About Us The Port Angeles Downtown Association (PADA) is a Main Street Community. We represent over 200 Port Angeles Downtown Businesses. Our mission as the Port Angeles Downtown Association is to develop and promote a healthy and prosperous Downtown for Port Angeles, Washington. The Main Street Approach is a community-driven, comprehensive methodology used to revitalize older, traditional business districts throughout the United States. It is a common-sense way to address the variety of issues and problems that face traditional business districts. Barbara Frederick, Executive Director Contact Us: --click here-- Visit our office at: 208 N. Laurel St. Port Angeles WA 98362 Mailing address: POB 582 Port Angeles, WA 98362 Email address: director@portangelesdowntown.com Phone us: (360)457-9614 The Port Angeles Downtown Association is comprised of five committees devoted to the revitalization of Downtown through the Main Street approach. Each committee has specific responsibilities and activity plans that comprise the work plan for the association. Organization Committee and Information Design Art on the Town Promotion Business Development Parking Please Take Some Time To: Visit Our Member Business Directory Main Street Tax Credit Incentive Program Read our Frequently Asked Questions (and answers) Search This Web Site Visit Our Site Map PADA 2012 Work Plan As a result of a two-day "Visioning" seminar that brought together community leaders, citizens of the community, and members of the PADA in June of 2005, a "Vision Statement" for a look to the future of Downtown was created. The Port Angeles Downtown Association continues to work toward that vision each year when creating their annual work plan for the future to incorporate the ideas that resulted from that meeting into a plan of action for Downtown. VISION STATEMENT In the future, downtown Port Angeles will be an active and attractive place in an incredible environment – a historic city where the mountains meet the sea. The district will support the community with high quality arts and sciences, cultural activities, shops and recreation. It will exemplify the quality of “small town life.” Downtown will define the image and character of the community and be an inviting, historic, restored neighborhood – a pleasant place that is pedestrian friendly, clean, safe and beautifully landscaped, serving as the Gateway to adventure. Historic buildings will be maintained and utilized. The district will have a sustainable economic base featuring locally owned businesses providing excellent customer service. Downtown will serve as a tax revenue generator to support the entire community. The district will provide a “24-hour presence” with an interesting and vibrant mix of art, retail, office, restaurant, residential and entertainment opportunities. There will be an expanded, year-round tourism season based on the tremendous historic, cultural, environmental, and maritime assets. Historic experiences for tourists will be provided, including restoration of the underground. Additional attractions, such as an aquarium, performing arts center, and closed off alley, will be created. Through new events and activities, downtown will be more welcoming and festive. Activities will have an emphasis on the uniqueness of the Pacific Northwest and tie the downtown and waterfront together. A thriving public market will be a focal point of the district. The Port Angeles Downtown Association will work with the City and other community groups in a spirit of cooperation and unity of vision and purpose to achieve desired goals. By working together, the district will remain the “face and heart” of the community--a great place to visit and a great place to live. Find out more about the Main Street concept. The underlying premise of the Main Street approach is to encourage economic development within the context of historic preservation in ways appropriate to today's marketplace. The Main Street Approach advocates a return to community self-reliance, local empowerment, and the rebuilding of traditional commercial districts based on their unique assets: distinctive architecture, a pedestrian-friendly environment, personal service, local ownership, and a sense of community. To read more about the Main Street Program, [click here].
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