Downtown Georgetown Association

This rendering of the parklet shows what it would look like from the side, including how it would be delineated from parking spaces. It also highlights how the chairs and umbrellas could be laid out. (Rendering Courtesy City of Georgetown)

This rendering of the parklet shows what it would look like from the side, including how it would be delineated from parking spaces. It also highlights how the chairs and umbrellas could be laid out. (Rendering Courtesy City of Georgetown)

Downtown businesses get update on Georgetown’s pilot parklet program

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Business leaders in downtown Georgetown last week learned about the city’s parklet pilot program, which will allow select businesses just off the Square to expand their services into sidewalks and what are now used as parking spaces.
In looking at a monthly breakdown of Hotel and Occupancy Tax revenue, there has been a steady increase over the years during that month. With the rise of short-term rentals and more hotels in the area, visitors have more places to stay when there are major events in town. (Charts courtesy City of Georgetown)

In looking at a monthly breakdown of Hotel and Occupancy Tax revenue, there has been a steady increase over the years during that month. With the rise of short-term rentals and more hotels in the area, visitors have more places to stay when there are major events in town. (Charts courtesy City of Georgetown)

Data shows Two Step Inn boosts to sales, hotel tax

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
April is a busy month in Georgetown. Since the late ’90s, the Red Poppy Festival has been the premier spring event downtown. For the past three years, the Two Step Inn has brought more entertainment, guests — and money — to town.
Prima Dora co-owners, from left, Melody English, Alan Barnette and Nathan English stand inside their new space on the Square. Photo by Abbey Archer

Prima Dora co-owners, from left, Melody English, Alan Barnette and Nathan English stand inside their new space on the Square. Photo by Abbey Archer

Business owners deal with changing downtown landscape

Abbey Archer
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
As the heart of Georgetown continues to evolve, small business owners find themselves navigating both opportunities and challenges in the increasingly competitive downtown real estate and commerce environment.
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