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Leo Roy Roof Conversion

Idea:

Convert the top floor of the garage into a community space. During the summer, offer free movie screenings. Add a dog park, tables, and a games area. Invite food trucks to be on street-level. Convert unused space into turf. DIY Project can be the first phase of this, and we keep building onto it if [Read more…]

Benefit:

The space can still be used for parking on busy days but also serves the community when it is empty most of the year.

Location:

Downtown / JAM.

Drive in movies

Idea:

This idea would involve identifying a large parking lot or field near a building for a pop-up “drive in” theater. A movie would be projected onto a wall of the building and audio would be broadcast with an FM transmitter. People could park or use lawn chairs. I think its great idea for a drive [Read more…]

Benefit:

It will provide entertainment for communities and small businesses around the areas.

Location:

Don't Know, Lower Highlands, Pawtucketville.

Walking Area

Idea:

Work with the City to create a temporary walking/patio area in downtown Lowell. This could be many areas, possibly on Merrimack St from John to Shattuck Streets no through track, emergency vehicles only. A left only on to Merrimack from John St. there would be access to Kirk St. making a left from Merrimack. This [Read more…]

Benefit:

It would benefit the many businesses in the area. More comfortable outdoor dining for the restaurants and encourage or bring back other merchants such as gift shops, boutiques to that area. There are garages at each cardinal points within walking distance.

Location:

Downtown / JAM.

Homeless Laundry Service

Idea:

Create a feasibility study for a laundry service for homeless individuals that would also include a volunteer day to do laundry. Laundry service space for Homeless individuals and families to utilize to wash their clothes for free, utilizing donated space and utilities provided by the City of Lowell at local neighborhood Activity Centers and potential [Read more…]

Benefit:

We have at last public count in our public schools 1,857 McKinney Vento students (1,408 doubled up) as well as 300 +/- Rough Sleepers on the street whom are homeless, as well as many adults, children and families in shelters or motels or doubled up in addition. Having a free [Read more…]

Location:

Citywide.

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