Lets continue to pick each others brains and grow interest. Join our new cause on Facebook.
The next step is a series of meetings with allied groups and individuals to narrow our focus and get the word out. A tremendous amount of support is necessary to make LiveStreets a reality.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Coastal Community Foundation Input
We had an excellent meeting with the Coastal Community foundation about the LiveStreets idea. They gave us a bunch of technical advice in moving forward, as well as some great new ideas. Some of the big takeaways for the meeting were:
1. Start small and keep your goals practical
2. Put in a lot of planning up front and don't just jump into it (we hope that's what we are doing)
3. Consider working under the umbrella of an established non-profit for a few years
4. The alliances seem to be the key to this venture, so get to work on sealing those
5. Expect a lot of work for a long period of time to get LiveStreets off the ground
The CCF also directed us to some excellent sources for setting up a non-profit, as well as some potentially beneficial contacts. Big thanks to everyone at the CCF!!!
1. Start small and keep your goals practical
2. Put in a lot of planning up front and don't just jump into it (we hope that's what we are doing)
3. Consider working under the umbrella of an established non-profit for a few years
4. The alliances seem to be the key to this venture, so get to work on sealing those
5. Expect a lot of work for a long period of time to get LiveStreets off the ground
The CCF also directed us to some excellent sources for setting up a non-profit, as well as some potentially beneficial contacts. Big thanks to everyone at the CCF!!!
Monday, June 1, 2009
taking it to the streets -- for the streets -- for all of us
we are very excited about this idea. we are so tired of seeing huge amounts of money spent on streets with no thought for anything except running cars through as fast as possible. many people accept this because they don't know other options exist. but they do exist. and they make our communities safer, more enjoyable, and more beautiful. granted, all of these ideas may not be easily found in the aashto standards but that is where the revolution begins!
What an amazing concept, perhaps following the important adage "Think Globally, Drink Locally?"
Would love to see some suggestive focus on certain areas -- both sides of the bridge, new park to Shem Creek, Mt. Pleasant. People are clamoring for connectivity and lifestyle, but many only know what they like when they see it.
Charette's or public / private initiative?
Well done, you two!
Would love to see some suggestive focus on certain areas -- both sides of the bridge, new park to Shem Creek, Mt. Pleasant. People are clamoring for connectivity and lifestyle, but many only know what they like when they see it.
Charette's or public / private initiative?
Well done, you two!
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