Meeting #1

Virtual Kickoff Meeting, March 5, 2022 The project team hosted a virtual meeting in early March to introduce the Chamberbrook Business & Arts District to neighbors and stakeholders, kicking off the community engagement portion of the process.

• 22 people attended

• Representatives from Real Chances and the design team presented history the Chamberbrook project, and an overview of the planned engagement work and process.

Key Takeaways: What is important? • Environmental/community health + wealth-building.

• High frequency transit, residential density, walkable streets.

• Better connections to the exciting surroundings and improving quality of life through placemaking strategies.

• More affordable housing options.

• A place for community gathering and respite; not just a place to pass through.

• Connecting residents to businesses and social enterprises addressing health, nutrition, and technology.

• Fostering a pedestrian-friendly area through placemaking that the community is excited about.

• Helping the community to be more connected and offering more resources.

• Being inspired by a vibrant street with a lot of activity. The energy is contagious.

• Making the corridor safe for people should be made a priority, not cars.

• Making drivers know they are guests in the area through proper infrastructure design.