Design
The Design committee is made up of a group of volunteers and Main Street staff. Their goal is to create a vibrant downtown district by enhancing the physical and visual assets. They also work to preserve the legacy and stories of the Downtown Historic District through historic preservation.
Murals
Newton is excited to have many murals adding color and vibrancy to our downtown. The Newton Murals & Arts Project is a local group that continues to fundraise and collaborate to place more murals throughout the community.
View the Murals Map
Choose Newton Beautification Fund
You can support the work of the design committee by donating to the Choose Newton Beautification Fund. Currently all funds will be put towards purchasing new Christmas decorations and a downtown sound system. The Choose Newton Fund is part of the Newton Community Foundation.
Donate here or you can mail a check to:
Choose Newton Fund
Newton Community Foundation
400 S Main Ste 100
Newton, KS 67114
Building Facade Improvement Grant
The grant program is designed to assist business and property owners with improvements to their existing commercial buildings in the downtown district. This program will assist with facade and exterior improvements that will beautify downtown and enhance the experience for residents and visitors.
This grant is only available when the City of Newton has allocated funding for the grant. Please check with Newton's Main Street staff to see if they are currently accepting grant applications.
Learn more about the Facade Improvement Program.
Facade Improvement Grant Application
Historic Preservation
Newton's Historic Preservation Officer offers guidance, education, and information about preservation incentives for historic structures, such as grants or state and federal tax credits. They also oversee administrative support for the Newton/North Newton Historic Preservation Commission (HPC). To contact the Office of Revitalization and Preservation, call 316-284-6001 or email hp@newtonkansas.com
Downtown Design Guidelines