DOWNTOWN CARY APP a development partnership between heart of cary and code for cary 7 June 2018 presentation to Heart of Cary membership

non-profit partners Heart of Cary Code for Cary Carolyn Hassett Robert Campbell & Matt Rajkowski “[P]reserve, enhance and promote the fundamental character, charm, diversity and prosperity of… Downtown.” “Making our community a better place to live, work, and play through technology.” non-profit partners 7 June 2018 presentation to Heart of Cary membership

Getting folks to view Downtown Cary as a destination Removing barrier of perceived lack of parking Making visitors aware of all Downtown Cary has to offer WHAT CAN WE solve? 7 June 2018 presentation to Heart of Cary membership

7 June 2018 presentation to Heart of Cary membership

WHY AN APP??? Dynamic information that can be used on the go Can be built on technology already used by Code for Cary Can reach specific users in real time WHY AN APP??? 7 June 2018 presentation to Heart of Cary membership

Development STRATEGY MINIMUM BUILD Build the basics: business directory with nearby parking info Mirror the app data on the HoCA website Maintain the basic data POTENTIAL ADD-ONS Integrate a dynamically updated event listing Add real-time info on what’s happening nearby Encourage community conversation Raise money for maintenance and further development Development STRATEGY 7 June 2018 presentation to Heart of Cary membership

GAINING MOMENTUM BUY-IN FROM BUSINESSES Have Downtown businesses promote the use of the app Generate revenue for maintenance and further development through ad sales BUY-IN FROM THE TOWN OF CARY Incorporate Town’s real-time parking info once available Get manpower and/or money to maintain and expand the app Expand the geographic reach of the app and/or link it with other local resources GAINING MOMENTUM 7 June 2018 presentation to Heart of Cary membership

WHAT’S DONE AND LEFT TO DO Component What’s been done What’s left and how you can help Business / organization data About 60% data gathered Gather remaining data Enter data into usable format Parking data About 75% data gathered Gather remaining data (esp. restrictions) Photograph all parking Design Name & logo by Gary Vooreis has been provisionally approved by Board Provide input on design within the app (fonts, colors, etc., of individual screens) Coding Volunteers assembled System training started Sponsor a coding session (provide location and/or refreshments) Volunteer to code if you’re skilled Volunteer to test the app at various stages WHAT’S DONE AND LEFT TO DO 7 June 2018 presentation to Heart of Cary membership

7 June 2018 presentation to Heart of Cary membership

Set up additional coding sessions, potentially with help of sponsors Recruit more volunteers to Finish gathering business data Refine parking data (restrictions on certain lots) Type all data into Excel Share app development with membership via HoCA website and newsletter NEXT STEPS 7 June 2018 presentation to Heart of Cary membership

Questions Contact communications@heartofcary.org volunteer https://www.heartofcary.org/caryapp.html 7 June 2018 presentation to Heart of Cary membership