<![CDATA[Monument Square District - Urbana, Ohio - News]]>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:20:12 -0400EditMySite<![CDATA[A Peaceful Addition: Legacy Park’s New Green Space Welcomes Visitors]]>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:48:59 GMThttps://www.monumentsquaredistrict.com/news/a-peaceful-addition-legacy-parks-new-green-space-welcomes-visitors​Monument Square District has added a unique green space in Legacy Park to make our little downtown park an even more peaceful place to sit and relax. For several years a local foundation has donated funds to Monument Square District earmarked for downtown beautification projects. In 2024 the Monument Square District board unanimously voted to create a green space in the gravel area of Legacy Park as the 2025 beautification project. Additional electricity has been installed allowing for more opportunities within the park. Garden of Eden, Phil Wolford, met with the board president to discuss different options for the area and he presented several great designs. Monument Square District board is dedicated to the central business district and enhancing the quality of life of Urbana. Legacy Park and the new improvement adds to the enhancements and vibrancy of downtown Urbana.
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Monument Square District has added electricity in this area to open up possibilities in the future and the  space still gives the opportunity to add annual flowers for color. We hope in adding this space it brings an even more peaceful atmosphere to our little downtown park.
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🌸🌞 Spring & Summer Beautification Has Begun!
The Monument Square District kicked off its annual beautification effort this past weekend with the planting of vibrant flowers in baskets, pots, and urns around the Square! 🌼🌿

A huge THANK YOU to Dave, Michelle, and Kat Hickman of Walnut Ridge Farm for their guidance and volunteer work. Their greenhouse-grown blooms are bringing fresh color and charm to our historic downtown. 💐
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We’re so grateful for their continued support and love for our community! 💛
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Join us for a FREE webinar on Wednesday, May 28 at 8:30 a.m. to get your business ready for a hot summer season! This webinar is specifically designed for downtown retail and service businesses.
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If your downtown business isn’t getting the traffic or sales it deserves, you’re not alone—and you’re not powerless. In this free webinar, business coach and advisor Andrea Hoover will walk you through three key areas where small businesses tend to lose customers—and how to turn that around quickly.

You’ll leave with practical tools, clear examples, and simple actions you can take this week to get more eyes (and feet) on your business. Whether you're a retailer, service provider, or local entrepreneur, this session is designed to help you create better first impressions, convert browsers into buyers, and grow with confidence.
Register with this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QMCrTS-8SbK6XxSwaAcOvA

About the speaker:
Andrea Hoover is a small business consultant and the founder of Merchant’s Edge, a service designed to help brick-and-mortar businesses in small-town downtowns grow through practical strategy and support. With over 20 years of experience across retail, fitness, hospitality, and e-commerce, Andrea never set out to be an entrepreneur—but found herself stepping into opportunities that aligned with her skills and season of life. She now draws on that lived experience to help others navigate business ownership with confidence. Andrea’s mission is to equip local businesses to thrive in the communities they call home.
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