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13 <br /> #5 Ranked Project—Sustainability Upgrades (Bike Rack and Charging Station element only) <br /> Applicant (Collaborators): Carrboro Arts Center <br /> Funding Requested: $17,000 <br /> Recommended Funding Level: $17,000 <br /> Total Score(Out of 25 pts): 18.4 <br /> Project Description: "Installing several bike racks beyond those required by code, as well as Electric Vehicle and <br /> E-bike charging stations.The ArtsCenter's new location is accessible by walking, buses and bikes.The purpose of <br /> the project is to encourage The ArtsCenter's patrons to use more environmentally friendly modes of <br /> transportation to access the center." <br /> "Currently,The ArtsCenter is located on East Main Street in Carrboro.The future site of their new home is <br /> located next to one of Carrboro's historically Black neighborhood; Lincoln Park and is adjacent to what is <br /> considered the LatinX hub of Carrboro.The new site is on several bus lines and is walking and biking distance <br /> from downtown as well as many residential communities. Providing ample bike racks, as well as EV and E-Bike <br /> charging stations,TAC encourages the community to be mindful of the carbon footprint that traditional car <br /> travel leaves behind." <br /> Project Benefits: "The ArtsCenter(TAC) has always been a year-round, seven days a week arts home where <br /> people come together to enjoy and participate in music, dance,theater,the fine arts, and the intersection <br /> between these disciplines.The new site plans provide the organization congregational space to truly connect <br /> with their neighbors, and flourish as a community center for the arts.TAC continues to actively develop <br /> relationships with their new neighbors as they explore programming and physical plans that celebrate and <br /> honor cultural, racial, ethnic and thought inclusivity." <br /> "The charging stations will produce a savings for community members, more so than The ArtsCenter.Joining the <br /> trend of providing charging stations The ArtsCenter will be giving their patrons this added convenience to <br /> encourage the use of both electric cars and electric bikes,thus reducing the carbon footprint of the entire <br /> community.The patrons will save the cost of gas." <br /> Grant Dollars Requested Per Metric Ton of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduced During Project Lifetime: No <br /> estimate provided by applicant. <br /> HRC Comments: Because this proposed project does little to directly address social justice or improve the <br /> quality of life for marginalized residents, the HRC recommends funding only the bike rack and electric charging <br /> station element of this application. This is the least expensive element, and the one that might do the most to <br /> increase the accessibility of the center to the marginalized neighborhoods nearby. <br /> CFE Comments:The bike rack and the bike and vehicle charging station component of the application was <br /> discussed favorably by the CFE, though some felt that these should either be added to the basic project design, <br /> or they could be added in later once the need for grant funding was clarified and the greenhouse gas impact of <br /> the proposal could be estimated. <br /> [For CFE comments on the full proposal see#9 Ranked Project entry below] <br />