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Ashland Redevelopment Authority

Ashland Redevelopment Authority. Let’s work together to revitalize downtown! September 23, 2013 Public Meeting. Agenda. Introductions Purpose of the meeting: To evaluate short term projects To develop consensus on the top five (5) short term projects

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Ashland Redevelopment Authority

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  1. Ashland Redevelopment Authority Let’s work together to revitalize downtown! September 23, 2013 Public Meeting

  2. Agenda • Introductions • Purpose of the meeting: • To evaluate short term projects • To develop consensus on the top five (5) short term projects • To listen to community requests on characteristics for design

  3. What did we learn? • Visual clutter exists due to public signage, utilities and lack of coherent infrastructure • Roadway improvements needed to address traffic, curbing and parking • Sidewalks, pedestrian crossing, bike travel and movement throughout need to be addressed • Lighting improvements needed

  4. What did we learn? • Street edge and landscaping need to be addressed • Zoning modifications are needed • Review tax basis and incentives • Work with property owners and business to improve existing structures • Ashland needs to invest in itself if we want business and residents to invest in Ashland

  5. What did we learn? • A healthy, prosperous downtown says a great deal about a community’s self esteem, values and priorities, and commitment to vitality of its business areas. Unfortunately, downtown Ashland sends a mixed message on all accounts. • Judi Barrett, Community Opportunities Group (2010)

  6. Vision for Downtown • A historic town center that includes the creation of an enhanced, pedestrian-friendly environment for all the people of Ashland. Particular focus is on enhancing a small town character and increasing the vitality of downtown by creating:

  7. Vision (cont.) • Improved sidewalks, streetscapes, and open space; • Space to encourage additional retail uses; • Housing opportunities; • Improved parking; • Opportunities for casual meeting places and planned events to draw people to the center; • Architecture of a scale and character that enhances these uses.

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  12. Next Steps • Assemble the Downtown Collaborative: • A short term advisory group to the ARA assembled to improve communication and collaboration among groups relative to Downtown Revitalization • The Downtown Collaborative will be tasked to provide final recommendations to the ARA for the top three short term projects • Collaborate with ARA on planning and implementation of the projects • Assist in identifying and obtaining funding

  13. Next Steps • Downtown Collaborative is made up of: • BOS • Open Space • Historic • Planning Board • Business Representative • Design Review • ARA • Facilitator

  14. Next Steps • Convene the Downtown Collaborative in October 2013 • November 2013 through May 2014: Meet monthly to collaborate on short term projects • January 2014 and April 2014 (estimated dates): Public Meetings • Spring/Summer 2014: Begin implementation of short term project(s)

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