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Outdoor Community Meeting Space

Who: Steward should have excellent communication skills, a construction or engineering background, have traveled and enjoyed outdoor meeting places in other cities, and be willing to work with the Town Council and Zoning Board
What: Multifunction Outdoor community gathering space
When: Three-season outdoor space
Where: The main site to consider would be the landscape around Harry Williams Building. Alternate sites include a vacant lot adjacent to CVS and the parking lot of the Hair Hut
Why: A vibrant outdoor gathering space creates a community hub. When visible from a major road these kinds of spaces create a sense of place (Creative Placemaking) They can be used for events like Farmers Markest, Craft Shows, Festivals, Beer Gardens, Outdoor Movie Theatres, Performance Spaces. They can generate revenue by becoming rental spaces for weddings, private parties, and corporate events.
How: Model successful spaces in other cities. These are usually the result of a partnership between the property owner and a civic group or developer. Apply the lighter, faster, cheaper design principles (Google it) and plan for moveable and reusable elements.










 

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