WHAT WE’VE HEARD – PUBLIC FEEDBACK

Feedback after the second, May 17, public workshop was diverse. Comments included:

 In favor of creating a greenspace over Merchant’s Way. Need to find a way to “Activate the space”

 Want to improve access to and enjoyment along the waterfront

 Preservation of buildings and parking should be a priority. Want to attract development.

 Concerns were raised about:

 The potential loss of parking if space was converted to green space for adaptation

 The impact on remaining business viability in either adaptation scenario

 Who would be responsible for paying for project implementation

 How to incorporate the value of a business, not just the building/property, into the benefit-cost analysis

 Wastewater capacity given any increase in development

 Levels of concern about current and future flooding were varied; some community members expressed high levels of concern, while others were not as concerned if their business wasn’t impacted.

 Residents and business owners on Main Street want improved outreach efforts