Downtown “Roadside” Stands

Idea:

During events or other times, create stands on street corners like the vegetable or craft stands in the country where people use the “honor system” and can donate to a bin and take an item. Community members can watch to make sure someone doesn’t steal all the items for sale.

Benefit:

Locals could sell flowers, crafts, or try out some new idea without having to stand on the corner all day.

Location:

Downtown / JAM, OldIdea.

Clean City and Canals

Idea:

At regular intervals, members of our community get together and clean our city streets of trash and stuff. We make a site where people who want to help can get connected with these groups. High school students, Boys and Girls Club, Lowell residents, Canal Water Cleaners, and other community groups join together and clean our [Read more…]

Benefit:

A clean city will encourage people to take walks, jog, bike, and spend time exploring the city. It would also give them a sense of security, which inspires them to shop and contribute to the economic growth.

Location:

Citywide, OldIdea.