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P a g e 13 o f 23 <br /> <br />allow the public to voice support and express concerns for the <br />new building. <br /> <br />16. Please describe any potential <br />negative side effects of the <br />project and describe the steps <br />you are taking/will take to <br />eliminate or minimize these <br />impacts to any low‐income or <br />marginalized <br />communities/households: <br />The original site for the New ArtsCenter at 303 Jones Ferry Road <br />raised concerns for the adjacent, historically black <br />neighborhood for the potential risk of gentrification. Also, the <br />Town of Carrboro raised concerns about the initial site <br />regarding the stormwater management and the potential <br />environmental impact this project could cause. Overall, both <br />The ArtsCenter’s new neighbors and the Town of Carrboro <br />seem pleased with the new location and have raised very few <br />concerns. The new site is centrally located to downtown and <br />therefore will be easily accessible by walking, biking and public <br />transit, making it an asset to all communities and households. <br />The neighbors have raised concerns about possible sound <br />disturbances. The ArtsCenter recognizes that this concern and <br />will be considerate of its new neighbors whenever producing <br />outdoor programming. <br />17. Are the impacted residents <br />already aware of the potential <br />positive and negative impacts <br />of your project and the steps <br />you are taking? If not, please <br />describe your plan to engage <br />with them and how you will act <br />based on their input: <br />Yes, the impacted residents have been notified about the <br />project and understand that the site will be under renovation <br />for approximately 9 months. On The ArtsCenter’s website, a <br />page is dedicated to “Our New Home”. Here, updates about the <br />project will be shared so that neighbors, nearby businesses and <br />all interested residents can stay up to date on the building <br />project and progress. Overall, residents and downtown business <br />owners have expressed support and delight in this new plan <br />which keeps The ArtsCenter centrally located in Carrboro’s <br />downtown. The ArtsCenter and area businesses have long <br />recognized the synergy that exists between this community <br />center and the local business community. Carrboro’s downtown <br />is a destination for locals and tourists alike. The ArtsCenter and <br />the local businesses share many of the same patrons and <br />therefore strive to be good neighbors to one another and serve <br />the greater community as partners. <br />18. During and after the project, <br />what will your continued <br />engagement with the <br />community be? <br />This new ArtsCenter provides the organization an opportunity <br />to flourish as a community center for the arts. Already, The <br />ArtsCenter is seen as a hub for Orange County to experience <br />the arts. The new location is centrally located in downtown <br />Carrboro and is wholly The ArtsCenter’s space rather than a <br />limited footprint within a commercial complex. The <br />ArtsCenter’s programs currently attract audience from all <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: C0D5A342-081F-45AE-AA47-729B899D75EC