The Boston-based Cecil Group, the consultant selected for Norwich CT's Vibrant Communities Initiative, presented this information to the stakeholders group on Dec 7, 2011. The public is invited to the meeting on Dec 14, 4-6 pm at ArtSpace, to further discuss these findings and next steps.

1. DOWNTOWN NORWICH NORWICH’S VIBRANT COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE
December 7, 2011 Presented by:
The Cecil Group, Inc.
FXM Associates
Durkee, Brown, Viveiros & Werenfels Architects
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2. Study Area
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3. Historic Properties
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4. Evaluation Matrix
 Potential Criteria for Evaluating Properties
Base Criteria
• Current Use and Vacancy
Second Level Criteria
• Catalytic impact on other properties and downtown goals
• Long term benefit
• Match with market/reuse potential
• Property and site conditions
• Location advantages/disadvantages
• Historic contribution
• Ownership circumstances
• Demolition impact if not preserved
Third Level Criteria
Note: Bold text means strongly
• Short term feasibility weighted criteria
• Financing
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5. Evaluation Matrix
 Example of how the Matrix will be Assembled
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6. Schedule
 Upcoming Meetings
• Public Workshop, Dec. 14, 4 – 6 p.m. at ArtSpace
• Steering Committee Meeting, Jan. 18, 4 p.m. at NCDC
• Additional Steering Committee Meetings to be scheduled
 Targeted Completion in March
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7. Discussion
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8. DOWNTOWN NORWICH NORWICH’S VIBRANT COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE
December 7, 2011 Presented by:
The Cecil Group, Inc.
FXM Associates
Durkee, Brown, Viveiros & Werenfels Architects
NORWICH BROWNFIELDS AREA-WIDE PLAN
The Cecil Group Inc. • FXM Associates • Tighe & Bond