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