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