It has really been great.

Just loving this!

This has been amazing!!!

One of the best workshops ever!

I'm not able to see the link to the handouts in the chat?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vtdqr368vxqsmj8/Dealing%20with%20Abandoned%20and%20Dilapidated%20Buildings%20Handout.pdf?dl=0

Amen!

Does anyone know if there is similar state legislation in Georgia? If not, does anyone have a local ordinance they are willing to share?

Here’s an example: https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/beautification/vacant-property-registry-faq

https://bloom-law.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Receivership.pdf

https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/2016/title-14/chapter-2/article-14/part-3/section-14-2-1432/

Can the receiver maintain ownership of the property?

All of this is new!

Jonesboro also has a vacant property registry

if ordiance noncompliance goes to court , which is better for community, set fees and penalties or allowing judge to make that determination on a case by case basis?

Establishing ordinances gives your city teeth when addressing these issues.

I'm on the historic preservation commission. This information is soooo empowering!!

Great info for our Blight Committee

thank you so much for all the awesome info! it will definitely be put to great use!

Grass is actually ‘turf’

sidewalks are made of concrete, not cement

LOL, Crape Murder! Carmine taught me about that years ago!

I wanted to point out the importance of providing adequate root space for canopy trees - I have to brag on Thomasville and our leaders in embracing the silvacell root system to ensure that our downtown oak trees grow into real canopy trees.

Great point Kenny!

Recently visited Greenville and it is stunning. Walkability is key to this city. The Falls are beautiful, very interactive and created, still creating, economic development.

would you provide these forms for service projects

Thank you for the suggestion of the service project list and service project resource registry with prices. These tools will be immensely helpful in my community!

Awesome!

Remind me about splash pads

Carmine, what do you think of Gazebo's?

Our large fountain in our anchor park has been vandalized numerous times and is currently nonfunctioning. Perhaps a large piece of public art would work better.

You guys really are preaching! Amen.

We've been do Downtown Church! Love it!

Paint Brick??

Can you guys come to Nashville for a day?!

what are the best tree recommendations

When dealing with a downtown that needs everything to be brought into the new century, what order should we try to go after creating a well designed downtown? Walls, floors, ceilings, etc.

All your presentations have been outstanding and very informative. Thanks

This has been VERY informative and helpful! Thank you very much everyone!

In Jonesboro the pianos are under cover but also have plastic piano tarps that fit the pianos to protect them.

great question

You talked about alleys in prior session, any suggestion for addressing roof water runoff that is directed into alleys?

Great. Thanks.

How can we hear your Historic Color Theory sermon?

I just want to say I have learned so much and I've gotten so many great ideas and insights. Thank you so very much.

what are your thoughts on trimming your DT buildings with lights

I did not know Athens had a river

This entire training has been extremely beneficial for me. No doubt, one of the best trainings regarding downtown development and design that I have been in.

I agree Carla!

Our community is working on redoing our streetscape downtown, how can we balance our signage/wayfinding and parks with the new landscaping that will be coming in? I don't want to clutter.

Thank you for the wonderful beneficial information from all 3 sessions. I look forward to sharing this with my fellow council members, Mayor and City Manager.

we have about 80% of our buildings in disrepair due to YEARS of negligent government. We recently formed a HPC and a revitalization program and now have six buildings under active revitalization but getting new merchants in has been a battle. how can we convince the leary that now it the time?

We will miss you Carmine!!!!!

Good Luck.

Great workshop! Thanks so much!

How do you add bright colors when your code requires colors from the Historic palete

This Boot Camp was so timely for my community of Monticello, Georgia. We are halfway through a major public art initiative, and working on developing micro-retail so it was nice to receive validation that we are on the right track. It was also important to hear an expert state that programming was a major priority! Our DDA is becoming very active in that area as well - I loved the idea of "seeding" the crowd! I will have to try that, but I don't have the money to pay people to attend our programming! I will have to try and find the right motivator!

This workshop has been really good. I love the information, practical and doable. Great stuff!

Is there a particular paint vendor that you recommend that would have a historic color palate?

Canton has rule that new commercial structures must be at least 50% brick or stone. Suggestions to break that up so it doesn’t look so industrial. Brick seems to be the favored building material here.

What are your thoughts about having outdoor speakers and canned music playing in parks and open spaces? Pros and cons?

thank you so very much!

I'm wondering the same Michelle

How do we encourage more diverse residents to attend public events?

Our ordinance requires Benjamin Moore historic colors

We have a communication void in our community. Not everyone reads the paper and there is no other mechanism other than social media. The DDA has started a community news show on YouTube because we do not have any radio or television outlets available.

Thanks. Diversity helps drive the culture and style of the community.

What agency?

which agency?

Music gives your Downtown life

Can you give more information on that?

Thanks for the insight on music. Very helpful!

Randy, You mentioned that you were working with a city to create micro retail in shipping containers. Have you had any experience with convincing a city to allow for the containers to be utilized? Our city leadership is not in favor

Your presentation style and knowledge are awesome!! Thank you for all the information.

This information has been so helpful! Thank you so much for this fantastic training!

mainstreet@dca.ga.gov

Thank you Randy! That was my question also about the containers.

Thanks, Bernice, I truly appreciate the feedback.

This has been great! Thank you Randy!

This has been AWESOME Randy!

Thank you

Thanks a million. Great program.

Excellent Training. Thank you Randy!

Thanks so much Really enjoyed this

Very helpful information - Thank You!

More than met expectations! BRAVO!

Excellent presentation! Thank you!

Thanks ya’ll!

thank you