Results of November 5 Brainstorming Activity
Here are the results of the November 5 Meeting's Brainstorming activity around the 5 key strategies of the new Taylors TownSquare Nonprofit that is currently being formed.
An asterisk indicates someone placed a sticky with the idea to "like" it.
Communication
Question: How can we help communicate what is going on in Taylors? What types of things should we try?
Central community bulletin board both physically as well as electronically; use Library as a communication exchange center
Community newsletter available at main areas? Given out at schools to parents.
Create a “Downtown Taylors”; Blog and Facebook page**, Twitter*
What about Greater Taylors News?
Email newsletters
BILLBOARDS
Printed insert in Greenville News or Greater Greer News and Greenville Journal
Websites with updates
Utilize social media to reach people who may be unaware of what’s going on
Financial
Question: What types of ideas and programs would you like to see us financially support?
Supporting local small business in some way…competition for grants or loans?
Something to help grow Main Street—creating businesses there
Beautify Main Street
I think there should be a creative group developed to develop opportunities for online fundraising. I would love to help in any visual/artistic standpoint and already have some specific ideas that could be created for the purpose of raising awareness but also show the emotional connection to what all the Mill represents. I have a team ready to pool those ideas together (create a video), Hold a live concert, Have a silent auction - Joe Everson
Complete the 501C3 so that fundraising events may be sheltered. This will allow fundraising events that could supplement the costly upfits of the mill which, besides Taylors First Baptist, will become the centerpiece of the new renaissance community.
Setting up program for working with the community repairing and earning bicycles for kids
Community stage/performers to draw visitors on weekends. Like Shakespeare in the Park/other arts performances. Busking/musicians/student groups.
Physical
Question: What types of planning organizations would you be interested in having discussions with?
Sidewalks; Bike lanes
Bike lane down Main Street
Public safety and monitoring
New housing developments congruent architecturally with the charm and ear historicity of Taylors Mill. Development of subdivision covenants to create an architectural expression that produces a lasting legacy.
Keeping new business development withint Taylors community standards
DOT – to discuss roads and parking issues and requirements
SC Planning Commission
Real Estate
Question: What situations do you see us being to help by holding land for the public interest?
Attract small business to Main Street Taylors /Wade Hampton. Beautify both areas.
Street lights on Main St; Walking Paths; Bike lane on Main**
The old gas station at red light for Bicycle program for kids and all people
Old fuel station would be great for community gatherings
CHICK SPRINGS—six acres for a community park; activities, festivals, concerts, etc.*****
Community co-ops: gardens, landscape, common areas
Relational
Question: Through things such as TownSquare meetings, how can we help foster relationships in Taylors?
Encourage City of Greenville, Greer, etc. to lend support (not necessarily financial) more of a public awareness to attract businesses to the whole area. Not us v. them, but rather WE!
August festival, “Taylors Fair” cook off, dessert competition, etc.
This is the south. BBQ. BBQ cook off, Chili cook off. [email protected]
Fourth of July
Support of local schools and events (and knowledge of)
Seasonal events/festivals** Holiday Parade*** Community Tree*** Fireworks!***
Decorations along the length of Main Street*
Community parties/cookouts in summer, holiday gatherings/”block” parties
Festivals, potlucks (see Swamp Rabbit Grocery monthly potluck)
Directory: Worship places, Services, Clubs, coupons from Taylors businesses****
Welcome package for new residents**
Historic home tour!
Outdoor evens with the playhouse
Get other community organizations to promote special events of ours on their calendars, notices as well**
Paper towels, soaps, other necessities! And newsletter and map of Taylors. Coupon book?
School activity lists?