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1 votes

Put Rose City Transit Schedule Online

Submitted by Mary Jones in Transportation

 There is no bus schedule for Rose City Transit online that I could find. If it's there, it doesn't come up on a google search. Why is this basic info so hard to get a hold of? I don't know, but I would have totally ridden the bus today if the schedule was available.  

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5 votes

Improve second story building use in the central business district

Submitted by Chris Hardie in Historic Preservation

This idea was suggested by a participant at this morning's brainstorming meeting at the Uptown Innovation Center:

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3 votes

Address misinformation and incorrect facts presented in public dialog

Submitted by Chris Hardie in Media and Broadcasting

This idea was suggested by a participant at this morning's brainstorming meeting at the Uptown Innovation Center:

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3 votes

Encourage gourmet fast food stands in the central business district

Submitted by Chris Hardie in Food and Agriculture

This idea was suggested by a participant at this morning's brainstorming meeting at the Uptown Innovation Center:

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4 votes

Increase green spaces in the central business district

Submitted by Chris Hardie in Neighborhoods and Families

This idea was suggested by a participant at this morning's brainstorming meeting at the Uptown Innovation Center:

It would be great to have more green spaces where workers in the central business district could sit to eat lunch, read, relax, etc. while taking a break from their work day.  This could be done in partnership with local businesses, property owners, the Parks department, and the City government.

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3 votes

Help business district workers take advantage of buying locally

Submitted by Chris Hardie in Food and Agriculture

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4 votes

Make the downtown parking garage more user-friendly

Submitted by Chris Hardie in Transportation

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4 votes

Host a technology education series

Submitted by Chris Hardie in Technology

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3 votes

Offer business loans at lower rates

Submitted by Chris Hardie in Business

This idea was suggested by a participant at this morning's brainstorming meeting at the Uptown Innovation Center:

The community (in the form of government, non-profits, banks, or other organizations) should consider offering loans to businesses who want to improve their infrastructure, expand operations, or otherwise grow, at an interest rate that encourages local businesses to invest more in the community.

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6 votes

Have First Friday arts/culture events

Submitted by Chris Hardie in Arts, Culture and Fun

This idea was suggested by a participant at this morning's brainstorming meeting at the Uptown Innovation Center:

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