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Retaining Wall Renovation

Idea:

The little retaining wall by the footbridge over the canal by the Swamp Locks is starting to attract graffiti…why not hire an artist to paint it with something amazing and local instead.?

Benefit:

Many people, locals and visitors alike, walk past the Swamp Locks and over the footbridge. The retaining wall could be painted to give some information about the lock/waterpower/history of the park and inform while at he same time giving folks something beautiful to look at.

Location:

Downtown / JAM, 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.

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