This presentation was used during the November 21, 2012 meeting of the Downtown Lynn Team of Advisors. Information on the slides may have changed since the date of the presentation, email mbewtra@mapc.org or visit www.mapc.org/downtownlynn for the most up-to-date project information.

1. Build on the Vision for Downtown Lynn
Team of Advisors Kickoff Meeting
8:00-10:00am, Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Lynn City Hall Room 302

2. Agenda
8:00-8:30: Continental Breakfast and Poster Gallery
8:30-8:45: Welcome
Why are we here today?
8:45-9:40: Project goals, tasks, and timeline
Initial findings
What is an interactive property database?
Project outreach plan and public kickoff
9:40-9:55: Open discussion
9:55-10:00: Wrap-up and adjourn

3. What is one thing you want to
see happen in Downtown Lynn?

4. Funding, Partners, and Tasks
• Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant
• Metropolitan Area Planning Council
• City, Team of Advisors, and Community Members
• 5 Elements of Project Scope:
1. Public engagement and constituency building
2. Analysis of community assets
3. Analysis of existing regulations and previous planning work
4. Downtown property analysis to assist with predevelopment
5. Final recommendations and revitalization plan

5. Project mission
This project will build upon the existing
efforts to revitalize Downtown Lynn by
providing geographic data,
recommending land use and policy
changes, and identifying funding and
human capital resources that will lead
to strategic, high impact reinvestment.

6. Over the next several months, we
ask this Team of Advisors to:
Reach out to community members
Shape project outcomes
Craft a shared vision for Downtown Lynn
Commit to achieving Downtown Lynn’s full potential

7. Project Outcomes
• An interactive property database will make it
easier to visualize geographic trends and
communicate real estate investment
opportunities in Downtown
• Zoning, funding, and human capital resources
recommendations will be established for
overcoming barriers to achieving the Downtown
vision

8. Timeline
Team of Advisors Meeting 2: Mid-December
Public Kickoff: Mid-January
Team of Advisors Meeting 3: Early February
Youth Project/Stakeholders Interviews: February-March 2013
Youth Project Showcase & Advisors Meeting 4: Late March
Volunteer Field Survey Day: Mid-April
Team of Advisors Meeting 5: Mid-May
Final Public Forum: Early June
Final Team of Advisors Meeting & Project Conclusion: Late June

11. Property Characteristics:
Study Area and Lynn

18. What is an interactive property
database?

23. A property database for Lynn could:
• Be a “one stop shop” for Lynn data
• Show strengths and weaknesses of different properties
• Be used to assess acquisition potential
• Identify business & homeowner assistance opportunities
• Identify areas to create new public spaces and parks
• Give a positive impression to potential investors

24. Who is missing?

25. Public kickoff draft agenda
Date and Time: Wednesday, January 16, 5:30-8:30pm?
Other logistics: Venue and refreshments?
Proposed agenda (for discussion, subject to change)
5:30-6:00pm: Welcome and Project Overview
6:00-6:30pm: Viewing of Chronicle Episode
6:30-7:00pm: Stories from Long-time Lynners & Newbies
7:00-7:30pm: Poster Gallery Meet and Greet
7:30-8:30pm: Shop, Share, and Sign Up

26. Open Discussion and Next Steps