Thanks to everybody who stopped by our table at Market Madness to learn about the Streetscape Master Plan and share ideas. We had many good conversations and sensed a great deal of enthusiasm for improving downtown. Here are some of the responses we got to the prompt:
“Things I would like to see or do downtown:
Children’s museum or playplace
Springfield history museum
Quality shopping
Coffee shop / café (x2)
Restaurants / gathering places (x2)
Promote the arts: The triangle of Chester, Bellows Falls and Springfield work together to promote the arts
Art walk with a map
Promote local beer, wine and mead
Open river views and walkways extending over the river and access from Downtown
Dog Park
Weather-resistant exercise equipment
I want to park and walk around to activities
Greenspace
Cupcake bakery
Bookstore (new!)
More retail, not all office space
Fun activities for children
Simpsons statute for photo opportunities
The consultant team is currently collecting data and developing conceptual designs. If you have an idea, please send an email to us at: cradisch@gpinet.com. We are planning another public event for early November. Stay tuned for details!
