YORK — The City of York is working to create a Creative District.
The district is a way to help communities throughout Nebraska thrive by attracting visitors, encouraging businesses and job development and promoting cultural and historical heritage, according to organizers. York’s vision with the Creative District is to build on collaboration among its diverse population.
The Creative District Program was developed in 2020 by the Nebraska State Legislature, which delegated the Nebraska Arts Council to oversee and create the criteria for the program. Only 12 communities in Nebraska have the honor so far. Beatrice, Fremont, North Platte and Scottsbluff are some of the communities with the certification. York has been working on its application since last year.
Dr. Clark Roush, or simply “DR” by his peers,…