Supporting Your Businesses During Construction Gus Gianikas, AICP Assistant Planning Director, City of Mount Dora

Objectives Of The Project  Improving pedestrian access and safety throughout the area with the priority of making a better physical and visual connection from the downtown to Lake Dora.  Providing electrical service for the many events and festivals the city hosts.  Enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the landscape and hardscape.  Providing consistent lighting throughout area for safety and aesthetics.  Upgrading aging water and sanitary sewer systems.  Improving storm water runoff and drainage facilities to eliminate flooding.  Adding and reconstructing on street parking to meet increasing demand and convenience for visitors.

Map Of The Project Area

Outreach Programs During All Stages of The Project Design Pre-Construction Construction

Design And Public Input Design Plans Can Be Confusing To The Public

Create Easy To Read Plans Design And Public Input

Previous Condition Conceptual Design Completed Project

Wayfinding Signage Successful Methods That Help Businesses Thrive During And After Construction Projects … During last years construction phase, grants helped initiate more than $277,000 in commercial improvements. Business And Public Outreach Site Appearance / Accessibility Advertising / Marketing Grants For Commercial Building Improvements

Create A Campaign…

Create A Project Brochure… Helpful Tips About Thriving F.A.Q. Section Provides accurate information to businesses and their employees and helps spread a positive attitude about the project to customers. Conceptual Photos Parking Map Project Timeline And Important Contact Information

Business and Public Outreach 1.Merchant / Business Liaison a.Contractor Or municipality Provided b.Single Point Of Contact 2.Team Effort In Communication a.E-Blasts b.City/Town Specifically Dedicated Webpage c.Merchant Group Or Business Association s And Handouts d.CWC

3. Access - Circulation & Parking Maps

Site Appearance / Accessibility No No’s

Site Appearance / Accessibility

Keep the project site clean and accessible as much as possible.

Site Appearance / Accessibility Provide Store Access During Business Hours