Preparing for the Kick-Off of the Design Charrette

The EcoCenter team is preparing for the kick-off of our four day design charrette.  Tonight we will be brainstorming ideas and recording your initial feedback on the project.

We’ve begun lists of Concerns and Positive Aspects that we’ve already heard from the community and expect these lists to grow.

Positive Aspects

• Economic impact
• Local healthy food
• Support for local entrepreneurs
• Repurpose an older building
• Community engagement
• Revitalize the neighborhood
• Educational opportunities
• Sustainable growth

Concerns

• Parking
• Traffic
• Noise
• Taxes
• Water and drainage
• Open space
• Building height and mass
• Neighborhood sensitivity