The City of Napa, California - The Changing Face of Napa

The Changing Face of Napa

"The Changing Face of Napa" is more than the title of the newsletter of the City's Economic Development and Redevelopment Departments - it reflects the new thinking about Napa's economy and the future. With the private sector increasingly interested in the burgeoning City of Napa business environment, it's become apparent that the City is joining its Napa Valley neighbors as a premier destination for visitors.

Since 2002, the entry into the market of Trader Joe's, Talbot's, Pharmaca, Whole Foods and other highly-valued retailers has signaled a significant change in the City's retail base and appeal. The development of a Main Street "restaurant row" has led to an unpredented level of downtown food focus, accompanied by the opening of about 20 new wine bars and tasting rooms. Branded hotels, including the Westin and Ritz-Calton lines, are investing in Napa today.

See what's happening with the renaissance of Napa on our Downtown Projects Map.

Changing Face of Napa newsletter current issue:
Summer 2009

The course of events can be traced here in the archive of the "Changing Face of Napa" newsletters.

Jan-Feb-Mar 2009
July-August 2008
May-June 2008
March-April 2008
January-February 2008
October-November 2007
August-September 2007
June-July 2007
April-May 2007
February-March 2007
December 2006-January 2007
October-November 2006
August-September 2006
June-July 2006
April-May 2006
February-March 2006
December 2005-January 2006
October-November 2005