What Do You Think?
What Do You Think? By: Margie Weathers

The question is: " What would you like to see happen as an outcome of the March 13-16 Design Charrette?"

Mayor Harrell Moore's answer is concerned with Hayesville's prosperity/ " face lift for the town, something that will draw more businesses and bring people into the area."

Rob Tiger, businessman and president of the Clay County Communities Revitalization Association ( CCRA), the group sponsoring the design charrette, wants a template for future development, one that we can implement as we are able.

Louise Lorentzen, owner of the Garden Shoppe, says: " I would like to see the old buildings around the square brought back to their original character, reflecting the period in which they were built. This would make the town more interesting. Another important thing is signage on Hwy. 64 that will attract visitor to the downtown area.

Bill Brooks, Clay County native and OT employee for 38 years, now Chairman of the Board of Elections, would like to se something highlighting the town of Hayesville in the new roundabout. He also considers the maintenance of the downtown- everything clean and in good order- to be a priority.

Your opinion is important. Take a moment to reflect on what your vision is for downtown Hayesville. Complete the questionnaire and return it to Tiger's on the Square, or mail it to : CCRA, P.O. Box 1553, Hayesville, NC 28904 or go to www.cccra.net and complete this form on line.

This survey is sponsored by the CCRA and is part of the community exercise to develop landscaping and other appearance ideas for Hayesville. If you can please attend the community wide planning meeting March 13 at Truett Baptist Fellowship Hall (covered dish at 6:30 P.M.) Please call 390-6531 or 0638 to register. If you cannot attend, this survey will provide a way for you to have your views represented. You can also fill out a copy of the survey at www.cccra.net.

1. What are the special places/ landmarks in Hayesville? 2. How would you define the edges of the town center?

3. Within the limits of town, where is the town center?

4. What are the opportunities for improving the downtown area? Some examples or add your own: ______better signage _____ extended sidewalks ____enhancing building

facadesincreased parking____maintain green space. What are the obstacles?

5. If there were one thing you could tell an outsider about Hayesville, what would that be?

6. Due to the cost of maintenance, there's been some discussion about doing away with the covered sidewalks, around town. What is your view?

______ We should keep them. ______OK to take them down and let each store create its own store front. ______No preference Other:

Return this questionnaire to P.O. Box 1533, Hayesville, NC 28904 or...

complete this form on line at the new CCRA website, www.cccra.net. Sentinal Ad 2-28-08:Layout 1 2/22/08 1:44 PM Page 1

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