Appendix C – Public Responses
Aggregated from community engagement meeting
S STRENGTHS
W WEAKNESSES
O OPPORTUNITIES
T THREATS
the lack of diversity in cultural events
T
same artists
T
no dedicated arts venues limited capacity vendors
T
T
T competition from cedar hill convention center’s arts/events T neighboring communities are pulling away from DeSoto T indi ff erence T exclusive T lack of adequate parking T neighboring cities allowing easier access for facilities usage T no access to black box theatre T arts growth in neighboring communities T lack of local patronize T competition from Cedar Hill and Duncanville convention centers CONCERNS
Too many store fronts (non-tax paying entities) Not enough arts-based funding opportunities Is there a budget to pay artists/bands? Not enough diversity in arts venues
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