Tomorrow's Downtown: The Outcomes of a Visioning Workshop
WOW! A couple of weeks ago, the Naturally Lewis Team joined forces with the Village of Lowville and Lewis County to hold a Forest-Trinity Ave. Corridor Visioning Workshop. We went door-to-door in the Forest-Trinity Ave. neighborhood and invited residents, business owners, and community stakeholders to tell us what they want to see in their neighborhood. On the day of the workshop we gave them a prompt: If you had endless funds, what would you seen in this maybe-soon-to-be vacant area? Here's a look at the outcomes from this stakeholder group discussion:
Common Themes:
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Mixed-Use Buildings (EX: commerical first floor, residental second & third floors)
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Emphasis on History, Art & Culture
- Walking Tours
- Historic Markers
- Art Center
- Art Throughout the Community (Murals)
- Community Space
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DIY Experiences & Attractions
- Walking Trail
- History Trail
- Art Walk
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Improved Walkability
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Limited Vehicle Access to Forest Ave.
- Pedestrians only on weekends!
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Green Space
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Farmer's/Maker's Market
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Traffic Control
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Connection to Local/Regional Resources
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Niche/Boutique Stores
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Shifting the Mindset
World Cafe Visioning Session Maps: