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don't call this group "advocates"
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JJArango Jul 18 2024 at 2:21PM on page 4
Alex McEwing
Marshall Distel Jul 18 2024 at 10:09AM on page 5
Suggestion
Champlain Housing Trust might be good to include here?
Marshall Distel Jul 18 2024 at 10:03AM on page 2
Suggestion
Is this engagement plan more of an internal doc or meant to be a public facing doc? If the latter, then we should also include a brief overview of the RAISE grant project as a whole.
Chris Yuen Jul 18 2024 at 9:39AM on page 7
@reminder to discuss Main St. outdoor charette event.
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Chris Yuen Jul 18 2024 at 9:25AM on page 5
comment by regina: don't use the word "advocate" at all
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Ashley Snellenberger Jul 18 2024 at 9:15AM on page 12
I'm good with using the Strategic Plan color scheme but not the Strategic Plan logo. I think we need a different logo for this project, but the messaging should reflect the Strategic plan. I don't think this color scheme reflects the City, as it doesn't match any of our current colors.
Ashley Snellenberger Jul 17 2024 at 2:40PM on page 8
Will there be a way for people to subscribe to a mailing list to receive additional information?
Michael Giguere Jul 17 2024 at 2:40PM on page 6
Suggestion
Other strategies could include a VPOP announcement and contacting rental property managers for wider email distribution to tenants
Ashley Snellenberger Jul 17 2024 at 2:37PM on page 5
Will need to do this focus group once school is back in session.
Ashley Snellenberger Jul 17 2024 at 2:34PM on page 6
Will Framework produce these materials (i.e., news content and graphics)?
Michael Giguere Jul 17 2024 at 2:31PM on page 6
Quick Win Actions
Grammar fix: "...and to have a working session" or "..and to have working sessions"
Ashley Snellenberger Jul 17 2024 at 2:30PM on page 4
What about rental management companies? Would their input be valuable at this point or at the later Charette?
Ashley Snellenberger Jul 17 2024 at 2:28PM on page 5
Tree Advisory Committee. Does GMT fit in here somewhere?
Michael Giguere Jul 17 2024 at 2:26PM on page 5
Suggestion
CCRPC has very recent engagement survey data that could help drive the direction of this focus groups' conversations
Michael Giguere Jul 17 2024 at 2:11PM on page 5
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The project scope extends beyond just Five Corners; this should say "...and public space in the City of Essex Junction and neighboring communities."
Chris Yuen Jul 17 2024 at 2:04PM on page 1
maybe use the map of the scope area. This highlighted areas includes a few extra areas not within the scope of the project
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Michael Giguere Jul 17 2024 at 2:02PM on page 4
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I'd scrap the numbering system entirely and just refer to each focus group by its title to avoid any bias
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Ashley Snellenberger Jul 17 2024 at 1:55PM on page 8
Yes, this is confirmed with Town Meeting TV. We can do this as a hybrid option, or all of us can be remote.
Regina Mahony Jul 17 2024 at 12:45PM on page 11
I suggest using the Strategic Action Plan color scheme
Regina Mahony Jul 17 2024 at 12:44PM on page 12
I suggest that we use the color scheme and potentially the logo from the Strategic Action Plan. It could send a helpful message to the community that we are now starting to implement the Strategic Action Plan with this project. Consistency may help.
Regina Mahony Jul 17 2024 at 12:40PM on page 8
Need confirmation from Ashley that this is possible...if you don't have it already.
Regina Mahony Jul 17 2024 at 12:38PM on page 7
We are talking about delivering on much more than ROW concepts in this project, right? So I'd expand on this description a bit in terms of what will be presented. I assume we are talking about visuals of both the public and private realm, how they come together and then ultimately this project will provide us with zoning/code language to incorporate in the LDC that the private realm will be expected to adhere to. And within the ROW that will go through our Capital Planning process.
Chris Yuen Jul 17 2024 at 12:32PM on page 8
we'll probably devote the whole episode to the TOD project
Chris Yuen Jul 17 2024 at 12:30PM on page 6
perhaps add details about location once we figured it out
Regina Mahony Jul 17 2024 at 12:30PM on page 6
Just FYI - I said utility bill at the last meeting, but it's actually the tax bill.
Chris Yuen Jul 17 2024 at 12:28PM on page 6
Perhaps add in in brackets or as a callout what a Charrette is. Some non-planners may not know
Regina Mahony Jul 17 2024 at 12:27PM on page 6
I think we said 4 days in the contract?
Regina Mahony Jul 17 2024 at 12:26PM on page 4
Overall I think we are missing:
GMT, City Engineer (Rick and Jeff at Hamlin Engineering) - Perhaps in a Utility focus group.
Firms that do civil engineering for developers (maybe these are in the developer focus group) ocus group? I’m not sure.
Also O’Leary Burke b/c I think they do most of the civil engineering for the developers. But I’d invite all the firms that do work in the City.
New American/folks that we don't typically hear from or engage with.
GMT, City Engineer (Rick and Jeff at Hamlin Engineering) - Perhaps in a Utility focus group.
Firms that do civil engineering for developers (maybe these are in the developer focus group) ocus group? I’m not sure.
Also O’Leary Burke b/c I think they do most of the civil engineering for the developers. But I’d invite all the firms that do work in the City.
New American/folks that we don't typically hear from or engage with.
Chris Yuen Jul 17 2024 at 12:26PM on page 5
Additional staff and consultants who should be involved in this focus group:
Public Works Superintendant Ricky Jones
City Engineer Hamlin Consulting Inc (Jeff Kershner or Rick Hamlin)
Public Works Superintendant Ricky Jones
City Engineer Hamlin Consulting Inc (Jeff Kershner or Rick Hamlin)
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Chris Yuen Jul 17 2024 at 12:24PM on page 4
Additional developer:
Green Mtn Habitat for Humanity
Green Mtn Habitat for Humanity
Chris Yuen Jul 17 2024 at 12:24PM on page 5
Additional potential advocates:
-Chittenden County Homeless Alliance
-Community Outreach
-Churches
-Dots Place
-Chittenden County Homeless Alliance
-Community Outreach
-Churches
-Dots Place
Chris Yuen Jul 17 2024 at 12:22PM on page 5
If Bike Walk Advisory Committee is to be included, title should be changed to "Advocates and Committees", since BWAC isn't an advocacy group
Regina Mahony Jul 17 2024 at 12:19PM on page 5
Suggestion
What about including the CTE tech class that builds housing in the City?
Regina Mahony Jul 17 2024 at 12:18PM on page 5
Suggestion
Do we really mean that we are asking these folks to guide the project? I suggest instead "There are several active groups that may be interested in providing initial input."
Chris Yuen Jul 17 2024 at 12:17PM on page 4
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and increased local customer base?
Chris Yuen Jul 17 2024 at 12:10PM on page 4
Suggestion
Major developers:
- Milot Real Estate (Brett Brabowski)
- Gabe Handy Rental Properties (Gabe Handy)
- BlackRock Construction (Ben Avery - this is the company that submitted the Chittenden Crossing master plan, but has since divided the project and is selling it off in pieces to other developers). Ben Avery may have good insight on who else should be invited)
Other developers:
- Doug Cheeseman (owner of 161 Cheeseman LLC)
- Riverside by the Village - (Curt Montgomery- just outside of the study area but property is the densest block of the City, providing housing for hundreds of people within walking distance of five corners.
Other people to consider
- MCEWING PROPERTIES LLC (Chris McEwing - they own a few large parcels near the City Center but they aren't really developers themselves- likely to sell to somebody else to develop at some point)
- SISTERS & BROTHERS INVESTMENT GROUP LLP (Joe Handy. Gabe and Joe Handy really don't get along and it might actually be a bad idea to have them in the same room. If one of the two of them were to be left out, I'd leave out Joe, since he has fewer properties in Essex Junction and is much less active here.
- Milot Real Estate (Brett Brabowski)
- Gabe Handy Rental Properties (Gabe Handy)
- BlackRock Construction (Ben Avery - this is the company that submitted the Chittenden Crossing master plan, but has since divided the project and is selling it off in pieces to other developers). Ben Avery may have good insight on who else should be invited)
Other developers:
- Doug Cheeseman (owner of 161 Cheeseman LLC)
- Riverside by the Village - (Curt Montgomery- just outside of the study area but property is the densest block of the City, providing housing for hundreds of people within walking distance of five corners.
Other people to consider
- MCEWING PROPERTIES LLC (Chris McEwing - they own a few large parcels near the City Center but they aren't really developers themselves- likely to sell to somebody else to develop at some point)
- SISTERS & BROTHERS INVESTMENT GROUP LLP (Joe Handy. Gabe and Joe Handy really don't get along and it might actually be a bad idea to have them in the same room. If one of the two of them were to be left out, I'd leave out Joe, since he has fewer properties in Essex Junction and is much less active here.
Regina Mahony Jul 17 2024 at 12:10PM on page 5
I think this should be the Chittenden County Homeless Alliance.
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Regina Mahony Jul 17 2024 at 12:07PM on page 4
Never mind! I answered my own question as I kept reading. And it doesn't look like I can delete my comment.
Regina Mahony Jul 17 2024 at 12:06PM on page 4
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Alex McEwing
Regina Mahony Jul 17 2024 at 12:05PM on page 4
Suggestion
They own buildings and property.
Regina Mahony Jul 17 2024 at 12:04PM on page 4
Question
Framework will host these, correct? It's a little unclear from how this is worded. And who is expected to schedule these?
Chris Yuen Jul 17 2024 at 10:38AM on page 4
Suggestion
I'd suggest re-ordering the groups to avoid suggesting that developers are the most important. Perhaps:
1. Business owners
2. Advocates
3. Developers
4. Students
5. Public Space and Facilities Stakeholders
1. Business owners
2. Advocates
3. Developers
4. Students
5. Public Space and Facilities Stakeholders
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