Ep.36 Riverfest with The Bancorp & Stockwell Engineers

September 2nd, DTSF, Inc. was presented with an IDA Pinnacle Award for Jacobson Plaza while attending the annual IDA (⁠International Downtown Association⁠) conference in Toronto. The Pinnacle Award, represents the most inspiring innovations in urban place management. Jacobson Plaza won in the category of Public Space Management and Operations. In anticipation of the award ceremony, Brandon sat down with ⁠Brett Kollars⁠ from the⁠ City of Sioux Falls Parks & Recreation⁠ department to discuss the evolution and success of this Uptown, family friendly development. Tune in to hear more about the award and creation of ⁠Jacobson Plaza,⁠ and how parks and recreation are an integral part of a vibrant Downtown. Learn more about the Pinnacle Award at the ⁠IDA site here⁠ and by ⁠reading this article⁠.

“There’s no place like home!” and Downtown Sioux Falls as the heart of our City deserves a Yellow Brick Road. Join Brandon and Andy Berg, City of Sioux Falls ⁠Public Works ⁠and ⁠Engineering⁠, as they discuss upcoming changes to traffic flow in Downtown including updates to the existing viaducts, the 10th Street traffic calming pilot, lane width, future speed tables, and our mutual goal of making it easier for folks to get Downtown to work and play. Today’s ‘Member Moment” features ⁠Karlie Solum⁠, Director of Community Relations at ⁠Marsh McLennan Agency⁠.

We’re nearing the final Open Streets event of the 2026 season on August 7th and brought in two of this year’s event sponsors to talk about the impact of this signature DTSF event. First, Brandon talks with ⁠Lindsey Holmquest⁠, Associate State Director, Community Engagement of ⁠AARP SD⁠ about the origins of the “Open Streets” concept and how the two organizations partnered to host the pilot event. Next, ⁠ Andrew Eitreim⁠, President and Principal Architect at ⁠Architecture Inc.⁠, shares about his firm’s 50-year passion for community engagement and thoughtful development in our vibrant downtown. Finally, a ‘member moment’ with ⁠Adam Kniffen⁠ , Market President at ⁠First Bank and Trust,⁠ the enduring sponsor of our beloved Parade of Lights event.