Downtown Reno 3.0

Hi! My name's Mike, and welcome to the 2010 version of Downtownmakeover, highlighting redevelopment efforts and everything else fun in Downtown Reno. I currently reside in the 'Downtown Reno Regional Center' District, and love it. Living in the historic bungalow district, I take an active interest in all the projects either happening or scheduled to happen soon. I maintain this site purely out of my love for urban living, and a combination of community pride, service and spirit. Whether you're a resident or tourist, explore my neighborhood, and discover downtown Reno.

Essentials

Explore Central Reno Neighborhoods

Downtown Reno
Wells Ave Bungalow District
MidTown
California Avenue

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9/2/10 - Downtown Events This Weekend - Art Walk, Fan Appreciation Night, BMX, World Concerts Downtown, Tailgate Party to kick off UNR Football and more!

8/28/10 - Reno Aces Final 2010 Home Stand - Fan Appreciation Week!

8/27/10 - Downtown This Weekend - Soap Box Derby Race, a Duck Race, La Tomatina, Jazz on the Roof and much more!

8/23/10 - Hydration Party! - The Pre-Burning Man party to link up at prior to heading out on the playa. Put on by our friends over at Reno Passport! Click link for event info.

8/23/10 - Upcoming City Council Meeting Items - A meeting with several important agenda items affecting the city.

8/23/10 - Executive Inn Photo Update - A mural and the ground floor enclosed retail space.

8/22/10 - Neighborhood Revitalization Preserves History - Contributed by Lyn Hawkins, a piece about the Wells Avenue bungalow district.

8/22/10 - Men Wielding Fire - Going in old La Famiglia location at 180 East First Street.

8/22/10 - The Hop - I check out the Hop downtown which recently replaced Coldstone Creamery.

8/20/10 - Downtown This Weekend - Wine walk, a French trumpet player, Burner events and more.

8/20/10 - Slice of the Peak - I check out the place with some friends and grab a bite to eat. Click the link for review and pictures!

8/13/10 - Various Tidbits - Nevada Discovery Museum news, various art installations proposed downtown, aesthetic makeover for downtown I-80 bridges and more.

8/12/10 - Downtown This Weekend

8/12/10 - Executive Inn Makeover - Major improvement over the building's prior facade. Interior still has to be done.

8/12/10 - New Art Installation Downtown - Windows on Center.

8/9/10 - Fairly Grounded Too - Newest addition downtown offers coffees roasted in Oregon and teas, as well as lunch and breakfast menus.

8/8/10 - The Hop Opens - A great addition to downtown.

8/8/10 - Wrightway Market Opens - It's not as bad as you might imagine, in fact it was quite convenient on my first visit.

8/5/10 - Downtown This Weekend - The events don't cease just because Artown did.

8/5/10 - Reno named one of 22 'Smart' energy cities by USA Today / Huffington Post - We're starting to get noticed for our relentless efforts on being green.

8/5/10 - Reno named 'Best Whitewater City' by Outside Magazine - Riverfront redevelopment and Cal Ave resurgence specifically mentioned.

8/1/10 - Slice of the Peak! - Slice of the Peak officially opens August 2nd yum! Check out some pics of the completed exterior and a teaser of the interior.

8/1/10 - Reno Bike Lane System- Mill Street was recently added to streets with bike lanes, check out my rough map, and read some cool facts about bike lanes.

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