RRP_Projects_List_Initial_Northampton_6_10_21 - RRP_Initial_Project_ListProjects
Project Category #Project Description Project Theme Notes
Public Realm
Public Realm
1 Quick-build crosswalk improvements for pedestrians Transportation & Infrastructure
2 Improvements to the railroad underpass on Main Street Transportation & Infrastructure Lighting, drainage, art, etc.
3 Address missing bricks and empty treewells on Main Street Transportation & Infrastructure
4 Accelerate the development of a wayfinding system Transportation & Infrastructure Especially from lots to downtown
5 Communications campaign related to community resources Safety & Resources
6
Identify programming and space needs for the constructed Resilience
Hub Safety & Resources
7
Expand operations program to support the daily maintenance of public
spaces Safety & Resources planters, lighting displays
8 Purchase and install planters Landscaping & Open Space
9
Develop long-term permitting and operations mechanisms for outdoor
dining and shared spaces Landscaping & Open Space
Private Realm
Private Realm
10
Prioritize conversations for the adaptive use of privately owned parking
lots Redevelopment
11 Develop a "Storefront Improvements Program"Façade (Exterior)
facades, lightings, awnings, signage,
displays, etc.
12
Technical and fiscal support for the redevelpoment and re-use of
underutilized buildings or properties Redevelopment Public & Private Buildings
Revenue & Sales
Revenue & Sales
13
Enhance "Digital Sales and Revenue Program" to support online
marking and technical assistance efforts Marketing for Businesses
online marketing (retail/dining,
tourism, commerce, residential) &
technical assistance (training,
resources, etc.)
14
Return the MassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board to a brick-
and-mortar site in Northampton Business Technical Support
Administrative
Capacity
Administrative Capacity
15
Re-examine parking management strategies to increase vacancy rates
for on-street parking Regulations & Permitting Easy to adjust
Administrative
Capacity
16
Create new municipal code for stormwater regulations and off-site
mitigation Regulations & Permitting
17
Develop consistent and diverse revenue streams for Downtown
Northampton Association (DNA)Stewardship & District Entities
18 Enhance organizational support for the DNA ambassador program Stewardship & District Entities
Tenant Mix
Tenant Mix
19 Initiative to recruit additional businesses to Downtown Northampton Stewardship & District Entities
Emphasis on diversity, equity &
inclusion
20
Create a new ground floor space dedicated to the training and housing
of start-up enterprises Retail
Cultural/Arts
Cultural/Arts
21 Campaign to kick-start downtown events and activities calendar Events & Performance Arts
Emphasis on diversity, equity &
inclusion
22
New or external organization to lead the programming and occupancy
of vacant spaces Stewardship & District Entities
Generally commercial, programming
ex's include art & retail
23 Downtown mural program for local artists
Placemaking & Public Space
Activation
24 New city-owned newspaper boxes as a placemaking canvas Replaces private newspaper boxes
25 Downtown Lighting Installation
Placemaking & Public Space
Activation
Decorative, festive, basic, artistic;
seasonal/year round