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DOWNTOWN CARY APP a development partnership between heart of cary and code for cary

Learn about the partnership between Heart of Cary and Code for Cary aimed at improving Downtown Cary's appeal as a destination. The project involves creating a mobile app with dynamic information to enhance visitor experience and community engagement. Join us in making Cary a better place to live, work, and play.

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DOWNTOWN CARY APP a development partnership between heart of cary and code for cary

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  1. DOWNTOWN CARY APPa development partnership betweenheart of cary and code for cary 7 June 2018 presentation to Heart of Cary membership

  2. Heart of Cary Code for Cary Robert Campbell & Matt Rajkowski CarolynHassett “[P]reserve, enhance and promote the fundamental character, charm, diversity and prosperity of… Downtown.” “Making our community a better place to live, work, and play through technology.” non-profit partners 7 June 2018 presentation to Heart of Cary membership

  3. WHAT CAN WE solve? 7 June 2018 presentation to Heart of Cary membership • Getting folks to view Downtown Cary as a destination • Removing barrier of perceived lack of parking • Making visitors aware of all Downtown Cary has to offer

  4. 7 June 2018 presentation to Heart of Cary membership

  5. WHY AN APP??? 7 June 2018 presentation to Heart of Cary membership • Dynamic information that can be used on the go • Can be built on technology already used by Code for Cary • Can reach specific users in real time

  6. Development STRATEGY 7 June 2018 presentation to Heart of Cary membership MINIMUM BUILD • Build the basics: business directory with nearby parking info • Mirror the app data on the HoCA website • Maintain the basic data POTENTIAL ADD-ONS • Integrate a dynamically updated event listing • Add real-time info on what’s happening nearby • Encourage community conversation • Raise money for maintenance and further development

  7. GAINING MOMENTUM 7 June 2018 presentation to Heart of Cary membership BUY-IN FROM BUSINESSES • Have Downtown businesses promote the use of the app • Generate revenue for maintenance and further development through ad sales BUY-IN FROM THE TOWN OF CARY • Incorporate Town’s real-time parking info once available • Get manpower and/or money to maintain and expand the app • Expand the geographic reach of the app and/or link it with other local resources

  8. WHAT’S DONE AND LEFT TO DO 7 June 2018 presentation to Heart of Cary membership

  9. 7 June 2018 presentation to Heart of Cary membership

  10. NEXT STEPS 7 June 2018 presentation to Heart of Cary membership • Set up additional coding sessions, potentially with help of sponsors • Recruit more volunteers to • Finish gathering business data • Refine parking data (restrictions on certain lots) • Type all data into Excel • Share app development with membership via HoCA website and newsletter

  11. QuestionsContactcommunications@heartofcary.orgvolunteerhttps://www.heartofcary.org/caryapp.htmlQuestionsContactcommunications@heartofcary.orgvolunteerhttps://www.heartofcary.org/caryapp.html 7 June 2018 presentation to Heart of Cary membership

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