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A Piazza!

“An open square fronted by buildings, often filled with outdoor dining and public...

896 days ago by Neil T

like (406) 406 people liked this 46

CIty Lights Booksellers & Publishers, San Francisco

Literary Cafe + Performance Space...

“Wouldn't it be great not to have to leave Bristol to go to a bookstore like...

855 days ago by Margo

like (366) 366 people liked this 36

Performing Arts Centre

“Memorial Boulevard School would be a perfect venue for a performing arts centre...

891 days ago by Kim V

like (360) 360 people liked this 47

Pequabuck River Walk

“an open river once again thru downtown...

892 days ago by carl swanson

like (328) 328 people liked this 36

Brewpub/Restaurant [Needs...

“Bristol needs a fresh perspective on its current "drinking" culture...

854 days ago by Taylor Pilewski

like (299) 299 people liked this 17

Live Music Venue [See Intimate Live...

“Per Bristol Rising member Barbara Brady...

897 days ago by Mark Walerysiak Jr

like (267) 267 people liked this 26

Market in Piazza [Needs Organizer]

“A place where independent merchants sell their products to the public, whether...

854 days ago by Neil T

like (265) 265 people liked this 6

The Bare Bones

“A temporary, ever-changing (fluid) pop-up retail third place managed by Bristol...

792 days ago by Robin Messerli

like (248) 248 people liked this 34

Restaurant Row

“Bristol has plenty of places to grab a bite, but that is just what kind of...

831 days ago by David Fortier

like (244) 244 people liked this 10

Passenger Rail and Train Station...

“Assuming rail travel from Hartford to Waterbury, a comfortable, well designed,...

842 days ago by Lavery Richard

like (231) 231 people liked this 25

Free Wireless Downtown

“I wasn't sure this would count in this contest, but I would love to see free...

855 days ago by Solkanar

like (224) 224 people liked this 9

Ale House and Wine Bar

“At the Bristol Rising Meetup on May 18th, our idea for an Ale House and Wine Bar...

733 days ago by Terry and Victor Lugo

like (216) 216 people liked this 10

Dinner & Drinks Movie Theater

“This is for the numerous Bristol Rising members who suggested it!...

774 days ago by Mark Walerysiak Jr

like (206) 206 people liked this 8

Small Movie Theater

“A small movie theater with a few screens.

853 days ago by Keith Jackson

like (204) 204 people liked this 18

Artisan Bakery/Cafe

“This submission is via Bristol Rising member, Roberta Allain. She once visited...

871 days ago by Mark Walerysiak Jr

like (192) 192 people liked this 12

$$ Two-Bedroom Apartments

“Check out this apartment's surrounding downtown environment in the photos above...

556 days ago by Bristol Rising

like (186) 186 people liked this 7

Specialty Shops

“Speciality retail shops ie: kitchen, gifts, spice...

857 days ago by gobristol

like (176) 176 people liked this 6

Summerfest w/ Taste of Bristol/Art...

“Area restaurants can sell food featured at their establishment. Italian,...

823 days ago by Andy Adams

like (171) 171 people liked this 7

Local Food Co-op

“This member owned, locally grown grocery store would provide residents of...

834 days ago by Wendy

like (165) 165 people liked this 15

Bristol's own "Blueback...

“Bristol is in need of an upscale shopping center such as the one in Blueback...

856 days ago by David

like (162) 162 people liked this 13

Rooftop Gardens

“'nough said

841 days ago by Robin Messerli

like (155) 155 people liked this 10

Intimate Live Music Venue

“Fellow Bristol Risers, Mike Seery and I are poised to build on the success of...

684 days ago by Jesse Gallagher

like (154) 154 people liked this 19

Coffeehouse

“I know the idea of a bookstore/cafe was entered but bookstores haven't had much...

825 days ago by Michele

like (146) 146 people liked this 2

Coworking Space for Entrepreneurs,...

“Coworking defined:...

861 days ago by Neil T

like (142) 142 people liked this 10

River Park

“Riverside Avenue could be the beginning of our Riverwalk. It is a natural fit...

842 days ago by Rochelle

like (142) 142 people liked this 2

Skating Rink in Piazza

“A central skating rink that is a plaza in warmer seasons. Ideally it would be...

898 days ago by Neil T

like (136) 136 people liked this 9

Bike Path from Downtown Bristol to...

“Bike trail from Depot Square/Rail station along the river and eventually...

792 days ago by carl swanson

like (134) 134 people liked this 7

Bristol's Own Downtown Art Gallery

“A necessity in supporting the arts in Bristol and keeping Bristol artists local.

851 days ago by lindsay Vigue

like (128) 128 people liked this 14

Big Belly Solar Trash Cans

“Solar powered trash compactors allow fewer truck pickups and fewer gasly trips...

842 days ago by Robin Messerli

like (127) 127 people liked this 11

Riverside Café

“Removing the current businesses currently spanning the river east of Downtown...