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McDonald's broke ground, that means we're one step closer to them clearing the site of their old store on Riverside Avenue. Once that happens, Renaissance has a clear path to developing their 15+ acre mixed use development!

With ground breaking expected this year, Bristol Rising is reaching out and seeing who would like to live in this new, vibrant, walkable mixed-use community.

Check out these testimonials from downtown living pioneers who...

With ground breaking expected this year, Bristol Rising is reaching out and seeing who would like to live in this new, vibrant, walkable mixed-use community.

Check out these testimonials from downtown living pioneers who...

Rising Mobs is a group of BristolRising.com members willing to mobilize on behalf of small businesses in downtown Bristol. Rising Mobs are essentially an opportunity for us to answer the question, "What is there to do down...

Bristol Rising popped up the soon to be developed public piazza today, to experience the vibrancy and excitement of the soon to be revitalized downtown Bristol!

Bristol Rising, the group of over 2000 members working toward revitalizing downtown helped organize a Cash Mob at Mike's Tortoise & Hare Cafe in downtown Bristol, CT to raise awareness on the benefits of spending local and...

Incredible turnout by the Bristol Rising community to support local good guys Mike's Tortoise & Hare Cafe! Here's a fun teaser trailer that will lead into the extended Tortoise video to come! Stay tuned : D

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In Part 4 of Kennedy Smith's Retail Workshop at Bristol on March 7, 2012, Kennedy talks about successful and innovative business models that may inspire entrepreneurs when opening new businesses in downtown Bristol.

In Part 3 of Kennedy Smith's Retail Workshop at Bristol on March 7, 2012, Kennedy talks about the tools and incentives available to help small businesses succeed.

In Part 2 of Kennedy Smith's Retail Workshop at Bristol on March 7, 2012, Kennedy talks about what small businesses in downtown Bristol need in order to survive and prosper.

In Part 1 of Kennedy Smith's Retail Workshop at Bristol on March 7, 2012, Kennedy talks about how what a downtown should avoid if it wants to be successful and loved by the community.

Barley Vine, a soon-to-open craft-inspired gastropub will be opening on Main Street in Bristol CT.

Barley Vine owners Terry and Victor applied to be on the new Food Network series The Bobby Flay Project, and while taping...

The great things that can happen where a bunch of positive people come together and pull in one direction.

An example of good that can be accomplished through people coming together and pulling in one direction.

Bristol Rising, the nation's first crowdsourced placemaking community utilizes a unique tool to demonstrate what ideas they 'like' for their downtown revitalization.

Currently they are in the midst of the 'Housing 400' ca...