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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Good news: the DNA led Downtown Master Plan (DMP) survey preliminary results are in! Big thanks to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts. You can still take the survey here. We’re not just collecting feedback for fun—we’ll be sharing these results with city planners, consultants, and anyone else who has a say in how our neighborhood grows. Show up to the next DMP visioning meeting on June 18 at 5 PM at City Hall. It's your chance to hear and be heard. We just dropped the ultimate Downtown Happy Hour Guide—your go-to cheat sheet. It’s the most-searched page on our site—check it out, bookmark it, and help us keep it fresh by sending updates to [email protected]! June’s got some solid perks. Norton Museum of Art is letting Palm Beach County residents in for free on Saturdays all summer (yes, free). And on June 5, you can stroll into the Flagler Museum for free and ride the MiCa at Adrienne's Pizza Bar - a driver less vehicle! And most importantly, catch up on what is going on by reading the Schmidt Report and Stacy's Issue Tracker below so you are in the know. Get out there, enjoy the freebies, and stay loud. Sitima Fowler, WPB DNA President UPCOMING EVENTSJune 18th, 5PM - 7PM, DMP Visioning Discussion #3 - Downtown PlacemakingThe City of West Palm Beach together with the recently selected firm of Zyscovich Architects will prepare a comprehensive update to the West Palm Beach Downtown Master Plan (DMP) that creates a forward looking vision for Downtown: a well-defined future vision for Downtown ensuring its sustainability and success for future generations while also considering and evaluating the past planning efforts and studies. June 5th, 5 - 7PM, Ride the MiCa - Autonomous Vehicle, Adrienne's Pizza Bar Enjoy Happy Hour with your neighbors at Adrienne's Pizza bar and then take a whirl around CityPlace in the driverless vehicle. How cool is that?
 June 5th, 10AM - 5PM, Flagler Museum Free Admission on Founder's Day, Palm Beach
June 7th, 10AM - 5PM, Norton Museum Free Admission every summer Saturday for residents.
Calendar of Downtown Events Click Here City of WPB Events Click Here CityPlace Events Click Here SCHMIDT'S ADVOCACY REPORT
Downtown is always evolving—and DNA Vice President Mike Schmidt is on the front lines, attending City Commission meetings, DDA sessions, and other key gatherings to keep us informed. His monthly report breaks down the most important decisions and developments shaping our city. Read this month’s Schmidt Report for key highlights and must-know updates from around downtown. PAST DNA EVENTSThank you to everyone who came to our sold out Members-Only DNA event: "Wish You Were Here" Exhibition With Guided Tour and Reception. Special thanks to Rick Rose for the tour, Avaline wine, Francisco Pena for the music, and The Historical Society and and Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum. Stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram for more pictures and announcements.
STACY'S DOWNTOWN WATCH: ISSUES & UPDATES
The DNA has partnered with the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to amplify the voice of our residents. We're actively collecting your requests and adding them to our Tracker spreadsheet, which we're sharing with the DDA, the City, and the Police to work towards building awareness and resolutions. Come to the next board meeting and share your thoughts. To find out the latest progress we are making on the issues submitted by our members, read her report. BE IN THE KNOW. LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARDDowntown residents paid 50.55% ($1.9 million) of taxable revenue to fund the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). Check out the May 2025 DDA board meeting packet and financials. DDA Board Meetings are open to the public and are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. at 107 S Olive Ave, #200, WPB. For questions or to submit public comments, email [email protected] BECOME A MEMBERNot a DNA Member? Join Now for only $25/year and get involved! As a DNA member, you are helping to enhance quality of lives by strengthening the collaboration between residents, government and businesses through Social Interaction, Information Sharing and Advocacy. #StrengthInNumbers VOLUNTEERING MATTERSHave fun, make new friends and share your talents by joining us! Please reach out to us at [email protected].
BECOME A FOUNDING DONOR OF THE DNAThe DNA recognizes the special generosity of Founding Donors. These donors enable our organization to plan and execute activities that enrich our cultural experience, foster camaraderie and advance our downtown’s unique character. In appreciation, the DNA recognizes each Founding Donor, by name and by level, on the DNA’s website. Check out all our Founding Donors! COMINGS AND GOINGSExcerpts from CityPlaceAngels e-newsletter by Tom Carelli ([email protected]) PLANTA closed its doors on Tuesday shortly after filing chapter 11 bankruptcy. The South Beach & Williamsburg Brooklyn locations have also closed, while the Fort Lauderdale, Coconut Grove, Marina Del Rey., Bethesda MD., Toronto & DC spots remain open for now.
 The vegan restaurant chain opened in CityPlace in 2021, 2yrs after the popular Panera Bread was asked to leave in April of 2019. PLANTA reportedly owes over $100K in back rent.High-end gym Equinox will occupy the first two floors at The Laurel residences. A new sign shows a ground floor entrance between the soon to be open Crate & Barrel & Moxies. An interior entrance for residents is expected on the 2nd floor. Many of you have asked about the new building at the former Cheesecake Factory location. It will soon be a sales center for upcoming residential & commercial projects. These are expected to include the Shorecrest Condominium at 1901 N Flagler, as well as the 2 new office/retail towers, 10 & 15 CityPlace.  Niko's 🍕 is now open at its new home on 340 Clematis St @ Dixie Hwy, just East of CVS.
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