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    Rock Hill Econ Dev

    Project For Public Spaces Workshop

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    On March 14th, Project for Public Spaces (PPS) hosted a 2 day workshop in the Gettys Courtroom, where RHEDC, community members, Placemaking team members, and city staff came together to identify place
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    Jun 19, 2019
    cathy.murphy

    ONE WAY STREETS IN DOWNTOWN?

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    FYI; Some team members raised the idea of making Main Street a one-way. I broached the question with Stephen Turner. Let's just say it was a strong "not recommended." Here's what Jeff Speck had top sa
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    Jun 6, 2018
    Caroline Cowles Rust Ward

    Artist Residency Model - The Mattress Factory, Pittsburgh

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    http://www.post-gazette.com/news/obituaries/2018/05/31/Obituary-Barbara-Luderowski-Sculptor-founder-of-the-Mattress-Factory-helped-spur-redevelopment-of-the-North-Side/stories/201804020004
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    May 31, 2018
    cathy.murphy

    WHY IS WALKABILITY SO IMPORTANT

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    https://www.citylab.com/solutions/2012/12/10-techniques-making-cities-more-walkable/4047/
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    May 30, 2018
    martin.lane

    Murals

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    Great article about how murals create spaces people want to visit. http://www.convene-digital.org/convene/may_2018/MobilePagedReplica.action?pm=2&folio=52#pg78
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    May 17, 2018
    cathy.murphy

    THE PORCH:5 YEARS, 5 LESSONS

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    https://www.pps.org/article/hack-tinker-analyze-design Had a really exciting conversation with Nate Hommell from UCD about their successful efforts with step by step placemaking and invited him to com
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    May 16, 2018
    Donna Richter

    Pedestrian Walkway from Winthrop to Downtown Rock Hill

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    Brandeis Green and I did a brief presentation to the group at our last meeting with a few specific ideas for this group. For those who couldn't be with us, we will highlight a few of our concepts in
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    May 10, 2018
    mjones

    Pop-up Dinner Series

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    I ran across this over the weekend - while this particular initiative is to increase diversity in the food industry, I thought the concept was pretty cool and perhaps even doable in Rock Hill. http://
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    Jun 14, 2018
    Caroline Cowles Rust Ward

    Here's an idea...for "public art" beautifying utility boxes

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    https://historicsouthend.com/amplify-the-signal/
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    May 31, 2018
    Sarah Key

    Playgrounds

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    "Playgrounds have the largest impact on children's learning and development. Play is the key to physical, mental, intellectual and social well being of children. Therefore, playgrounds and playtime ar
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    May 30, 2018
    Brandeis Green

    New Restaurant Incubator/Music Venue in Charlotte - FAM

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    https://www.bisnow.com/charlotte/news/economic-development/how-can-a-restaurant-incubator-spur-economic-development-in-charlottes-west-end-80398 More about FAM (Food and Music): famcharlotte.com
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    Recent Activity:
    May 22, 2018
    cathy.murphy

    Richmond Mural Project

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    http://richmondmuralproject.squarespace.com/about-1 We could make this an action item to determine our inventory for mural opportunities and get started.
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    May 17, 2018
    Donna Richter

    Build a Pedestrian Bridge over Dave Lyle and railroad tracks

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    In order for the University Center area and Winthrop area to connect with the downtown area, a pedestrian bridge is essential to allow a safe and an architecturally pleasing passage to the downtown ar
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    May 10, 2018
    Donna Richter

    Train Depot to serve as public market/event venue

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    In order to keep the historical significance of the railroad to the formation of Rock Hill, a "Train Depot" themed building could be built to serve as a public market and event venue. (Ideally, the a
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    May 10, 2018
    cathy.murphy

    20 ingredients of an outstanding downtown.

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    http://mainstreetmomence.com/Documents/20%20Ingredients%20of%20an%20Outstanding%20Downtown%20(1).pdf
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    Jun 6, 2018
    Caroline Cowles Rust Ward

    Community Based Art Projects - Help Create a Sense of Place"

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    Here are some notes from the Liz Parham presentation at the ACYC on April 11, 2018. Inspiring stuff...we are doing a lot of it already (classes, studios, have the Cultural District, galleries, public
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    May 31, 2018
    Sarah Key

    Dog Parks

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    Hello All! I will be presenting on behalf of Donnie Messer this afternoon. Give this a review and place your comments below. The most important question you could ask yourself in reviewing this effor
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    May 30, 2018
    Mari Doroud

    San Francisco Public Art

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    Obviously a little bigger of a scale than what we have, but neat none the less! https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/22/us/california-today-san-francisco-art-salesforce-tower.html
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    May 22, 2018
    dlawrence

    Developer is turning a parking deck into a huge art piece

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    http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/biz-columns-blogs/development/article210957509.html
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    May 16, 2018
    Donna Richter

    Seating throughout KP

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    Creating inviting seating throughout KP will help bring people together, as well as provide a calm space for people to sit and relax or enjoy lunch. The way people sit determines the way they interac
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    Recent Activity:
    May 10, 2018

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