Surviving through Downtown Construction Thriving

Agenda Welcome and Introductions Meeting Purpose Scope of Project Project Vision Construction Notes Tips and Best Practices Resources Contacts Follow-up plans

Scope of Project Reconstruction of underground utilities, including water Relocating electrical utility lines to rear of buildings Reconstruction of sidewalks and streets Relocating a small percentage of parking spaces off Main Street Parallel parking along the east side of Main Street Construction and installation of streetscape enhancements including Brick pavers in sidewalks New street name signs and poles New decorative street lighting with poles accommodating flags and banners Landscaping that includes new trees and shrubs

Project Vision Going from this To this

Construction Notes Plan to begin working on the east side of Main Street (McDonald’s side) Improvements should progress block by block upon completion Once the east side is complete, construction should begin on the west side Project note requirement “The Contractor shall maintain at least one access to businesses and residences during all phases of construction.” ALDOT has the authority to make changes to the construction sequence if they think it will benefit the project.

Tips and Best Practices Communication Staffing Marketing Budgeting Business Signage

Marketing Ideas Start collecting customer’s information NOW! Send thank you notes or emails with incentive offers Host customer appreciation days Themed discounts “Wine about it” Wednesday Tell me about it Tuesday Construction themed sales “orange items slashed” Golden Shovel Promotion Distribute flyers on campus Generate group coupon book Make Facebook your best friend! Deal a day Guess the number of orange barrels

Resources City App Construction updates Push out notices City Facebook Page Chamber Facebook page Greater Shelby Chamber of Commerce MVP Business Support Grant Promote public parking/”customer first” parking Shuttle available as needed

Contacts Montevallo Chamber of Commerce City of Montevallo Director: Steve Gilbert montevallochamber@gmail.com (205) 665-1519, City of Montevallo Marketing Director: Sarah Hogan shogan@cityofmontevallo.com City Clerk: Herman Lehman hlehman@cityofmontevallo.com Mayor: Hollie Cost hcost@cityofmontevallo.com (205) 665-2555

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