This is a special DNA downtown history tour led by architect and historian Rick Gonzalez. 

The event recording is here https://fb.watch/nNgmYxB3p5/

Join us at the beautiful theater of PB Dramaworks as we come together to address safety and homelessness in our downtown community. The event will kick off with a welcome reception where we connect and network over wine, lite bites and special music by Cynthia Nalley and Francisco Pena Guerra.

Following the welcome reception, we will transition to the main event - an insightful panel discussion titled "Building Solutions for Downtown Homelessness." Experts, law enforcement and community leaders will share their experiences and approaches to address this critical issue, inspiring us all to take action followed by Q&A.

The best part? This DNA event is absolutely FREE! Enjoy complimentary wine, lite bites and music. It's an opportunity you don't want to miss!

Not a member yet? JOIN NOW for only $25/yr and attend event.

The event is sponsored by Seacoast Bank, PB Dramaworks and Downtown Development Authority.

Event Highlights:

• Welcome Reception: Wine & Lite Bites for Neighborly Networking while listening to music by Cynthia Nalley and Francisco Pena Guerra
• Expert Panel Discussion: "Building Solutions for Downtown Homelessness"
• Venue: PB Dramaworks

Your presence at this event will be a valuable contribution to our collective efforts to make a difference. Join us for an evening of connection, empathy, and shared commitment to ending homelessness in our downtown area.

If you cannot join us in-person, we will do Facebook live streaming.  If you join the event here then https://fb.me/e/35GUXEryv  then you will automatically get notified when the event is about to s

With unprecedented growth comes growing pains. One of those is around mobility and congestion.  So what is being planned downtown to address it?  Come join us and find out!  This is a FREE DNA member event. 

Not a member?  Click here to join for only $25!

FREE Circuit rides to venue, FREE Museum guided tours, FREE lite bites...doesn't get better than this!

FREE Circuit rides to the venue will be provided between 5:15 - 5:45PM from The Prado (600 S Dixie Hwy & Hibiscus), Publix (375 S Rosemary Ave and Fern) and the Edge (300 Australian Ave)

Agenda:

• 5:30 – 6       Museum tours
• 6 – 6:15       Gather in the courtroom upstairs with refreshments
• 6:15 – 6:20  Opening remarks by DNA President
• 6:20 – 7       Prepared panelist presentations
  • Circuit – Micro mobility in other urban cities and what is happening in WPB
  • DDA – Designing an intentional car free city
  • TMA (Transportation Management Agency) – WPB Go Initiatives
  • City of WPB - Mobility Options Available Now and Plans for the Future
• 7 – 7:30       Q&A

OUR HOSTESS, SYBILLE WELTER, ADMINISTRATOR OF PUBLIC ART & CULTURE OF WPB WILL PROVIDE US WITH UPDATES ON UPCOMING PROJECTS AS WELL AS AN INTRODUCTION TO 5 LOCAL ARTISTS WITH RECENT COMMISSIONS.  OUR ART WALK WILL CONCLUDE AT O'SHEA'S PUB WITH A COMPLIMENTARY DRINK!

1st Quarter 2023 DNA General Meeting at Community Foundation.  

AGENDA

5:30 pm - Networking with Wine and Hors D'oeuvres

6:00 pm - Introduction and Welcome from Sitima Fowler, DNA President
Hear from our DNA president what the DNA is up to this year

6:15 pm - Mayor Keith James - State of the City Update
Hear directly from our mayor on the state of our city.

6:45 pm - WPB Police Update
Our downtown Officer Seth Buxton will be presenting recent statistics on crime, safety, and new policies. Come out and get to know the officers that live, work and specialize in our neighborhood.

7:00 pm - Planning Division Update
Development Services Director, Richard Greene, will give us an update on the latest projects happening downtown.

7:20 pm - Palm Beach International Boat Show Update and Ticket Giveaway!
Here's your chance to win tickets to the Boat Show and get an overview from Rena Blades who oversees the Boat Show.

7:30 pm - Adjourn

Venue - Community Foundation

This townhall is where we come together to get to know each other, collaborate and propose solutions to make our downtown even better!

DDA Office Entrance - 2nd Floor

Held Sunday, June 26, 2022

It's Not Too Late - To DONATE!

If you have unwanted quality items but don't want to sell them yourself, bring them out tomorrow and donate to the DNA. Our volunteers will sell them and the proceeds will go to support your neighborhood association.

SELLERS - please be on the lookout for an email with instructions and contact [email protected] with any questions.

DNA General Meeting - Special Edition held on May 16, 2022
Palm Beach Dramaworks 

AGENDA

5:30 pm - Wine and hors d'oeuvres from The Blind Monk will be served

6:00 pm - Introduction and DNA Update
We will announce a very special event coming soon!

6:15 pm - Historical Society of Palm Beach County featuring Rick Rose
Learn about the rich history of Downtown West Palm Beach from the organization whose mission is to collect, preserve, and share the history of Palm Beach County.

6:45 pm - A Conversation with Jeff Greene
Jeff Greene manages a vast portfolio of financial, hospitality, and real estate investments including many right here in Downtown WPB. We will sit down with Jeff to discuss the future of Downtown and the major role he will play.

The WPB DNA is a proud supporter of the WPB Police Athletic League and we have participated in several GAME NIGHT events. The goal is to spend time with the PAL kids at their Center and play various board games or card games. Many of these children are dealing with challenging situations, and PAL gives them a safe place to go. The staff at PAL help us interact positively with the PAL youth and have FUN!