WHAT WE’VE HEARD – REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

 Concern for potential loss of building redevelopment opportunity in red zone/Not in favor of retreating from Main Street, but may be best course of action

 A closer look is needed to understand:

 How we can optimize development along the West side of Main Street

 The cost of relocating a business, and not just a building

 What the community thinks about converting non-floodproofable buildings to greenspace

 How can we Activate the proposed greenspace so community will use/economic driver

 The recommended Phased timeline is longer than anticipated

 Against eminent domain

 There is a cost associated with not implementing a resilience plan

 Recent bylaw allows elevated buildings

 A next phase could include:

 Expanding the project site and analysis area west, north and south.

 Broader educational campaign on town-wide climate impacts.

 An expanded benefit-cost analysis that covers expanded project site

 Business valuation