Previous Years’ Ideas

Lowell Chopped – Chef Cooking Competition

Idea:

Host an event where a set number of local chefs compete in a “Chopped” style competition using a mystery basket of local fair. A charity would be selected (foodbank, high school culinary scholarship, economic develop for small restaurants) and proceeds would be donated. A panel of celebrity judges selected to determine a winner. Chefs could [Read more…]

Benefit:

The event would bring excitement to the community and beyond. An excellent avenue to raise funds and awareness to what our community has to offer. I have developed these events before and food has an amazing way to bring people and families together, with the flare of TV cooking.
Location:

Don't Know, OldIdea.

Lowell Graffiti Wall

Idea:

When I was in Brussels, Belgium they had a wooden wall against a building specifically for graffiti art, ever changing. Make designated areas around Lowell and turn areas into themed art. Make it into a tourist walk. One wall might be themed “Lowell History” or “The Enviornment” etc.
Benefit:

People can walk and see Lowell. Artists can express themselves and create beautiful, ever-changing pieces. In Brussels, it reduced the bad graffiti.
Location:

Citywide, OldIdea.

Lowell History Trail

Idea:

A short trail, marked with temporary paint, signs, or another design method that reaches from the Boott Cotton Mills Museum to the NPS Visitor Center. Along the trail there would be temporary interpretive signs or pamphlets and signs mentioning the walking distance to popular nearby attractions. The exact route would be chosen by the citizens [Read more…]

Benefit:

Such a trail has been discussed by the community for some time. By making a temporary trail, we can test out a route and decide whether it should be permanent. It would also be a low-cost way to do it quick. The trail would encourage visitors to walk instead of [Read more…]

Location:

Downtown / JAM, OldIdea.

Lowell Pride Festival

Idea:

A festival or carnival celebrating diversity to support people identifying as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex (LGBTI) and/or other emerging sexual identities. A day of music, food and art to support the LGBTI community and promote equality for all. Panel discussions on alternative options for those interested in starting a family and resource booths of [Read more…]

Benefit:

This event would give the LGBTI citizens of Lowell an opportunity to feel supported by their community. It would foster friendships and relationships throughout the community-businesses, organizations and more.
Location:

Citywide, OldIdea.

Lowell Voices

Idea:

Develop an audio podcast series of the voices of the Lowell community with cooperation of area resources, individuals and their stories. Results will be understanding of individuals in the community, who are working to make their lives and the lives of their community better. They will meet with park rangers and develop a level of [Read more…]

Benefit:

We have selected the Acre community as our community of choice for our current outreach and engagement efforts. Partnering with LTC with access to their “podcast” studio, we will partner with community organizations which have been identified for their mission in the community. From there, we will identify active organization [Read more…]

Location:

Acre, OldIdea.