Thanks- love it. We need more creative ideas! Pat Gray Sent from my iPhone
> On Nov 30, 2022, at 11:11 AM, Stephanie Smoot <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > In response to a non-centralized space, one thing I love about the library is > that the website says, "the Library is always open". There is lots of needs > that can be handled virtually without needing brick and mortar building > space. > > A lot of people seem to be yearning for something else. A meeting space that > is not a conference room or a church. So believe it or not, there is > actually an organization in Somerville called CultureHouse, that takes unused > urban storefronts and makes comfortable public "living rooms". These spaces > are very popular, flexible and creative in design,clean and kept people from > feeling to isolated during Covid. The indoor spaces are multi > generational. Something might be fun to try out in the Lincoln Station area > as a short term patch as the seniors need something now-they paid for the > school. CultureHouse (CultureHaus?) uses grants and they are oritginally > from Copenhagen. > Regards, > Stephanie Smoot > > 857 368-9175 work > 781 941-6842 personal cell > 617 595-5217 work cell > 126 Chestnut Circle > Lincoln, MA 01773 > > > > > On Wed, Nov 30, 2022 at 9:36 AM Carol Ryan <[email protected]> wrote: >> We have lived in Lincoln for 29 years and I agree with Lynne. Lincoln has >> many wonderful spaces which are under utilized. >> >> Carol R >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Nov 30, 2022, at 8:55 AM, Lynne Smith <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>> I definitely want our town to provide services to residents in general and >>> seniors in particular. But I am not convinced we need a single building to >>> do so. >>> >>> Over the 19 years I have lived in Lincoln, I have thoroughly enjoyed my use >>> of multiple existing buildings in town: Town Offices for Green Energy >>> Committee meetings, Bemis Hall for podiatry, Hartwell for Pilates classes, >>> Lincoln Station for Land Trust movies, the Library for club meetings and >>> book groups, the Pierce House for town events, and of course the Donaldson >>> Auditorium for Town Meetings and 8th Grade plays. >>> >>> Arriving at each building, I feel the warmth of the town, paid staff as >>> well other residents. I think I would find it less interesting to arrive at >>> a big new building for everything! I want to propose my own vision for >>> housing the COA + HS and PRD: >>> Town Offices: There are about 5 small rooms designed for meetings of 3-4 >>> people. These rooms are rarely used and could be made offices for services >>> that need privacy. There is also the large meeting room on the first floor >>> and a smaller conference room upstairs. >>> Lincoln Station: Spaces there seem underutilized. The Town could pay the >>> RLF for use of these spaces and dedicate them to the visiting service >>> providers who arrive from out of town. It supports the RLF and local >>> business, and, as everyone has pointed out, the buildings are convenient >>> for parking and shopping amenities. >>> Lincoln Library: The Tarbell Room is perfect for gatherings of about 40 >>> people and includes excellent AV amenities. I have never had difficulty >>> scheduling meetings if I reserve in advance. >>> Pierce House: This lovely space is available throughout the winter months >>> for planned events. The summer months are busy with weddings though >>> outdoor exercise classes have been wonderful. >>> Bemis Hall: This beloved building needs some investment but it offers a >>> cozy gathering space downstairs and a unique auditorium for larger groups. >>> With offices relocated to other areas and upgrades to kitchen and bathroom, >>> it could become my new favorite hangout. Parking in front should all be >>> reserved for Handicapped use. >>> Hartwell Pods: We need an overhaul of the Hartwell pods for PRD and COA >>> classes. The Director of COA + HS might choose to have an office and >>> administrative services here. >>> Scheduling is the key to a distributed set of services. Modern calendar >>> capabilities make complex scheduling much easier than they once were. If >>> spaces have dedicated uses, then maximizing their efficient use becomes as >>> easy as scheduling schoolroom classes: Monday at 10 for French lessons; >>> Monday at 11 for ukulele, etc. >>> >>> My point is that Lincoln has many wonderful spaces, some historic and in >>> need of TLC, some that are brand new, energy efficient and modern. I love >>> going into all of them and seeing the range of people, views, and distinct >>> personalities of each one. Let’s use what we have, renovate and build what >>> we need. Of course, we need creative, problem-solving architects whose >>> focus is not always on a brand new building. >>> >>> I am 78 years old and look forward to many more years of enjoying this >>> wonderful town as I age in place! >>> >>> Best regards, >>> Lynne Smith >>> >>> >>> >>> Lynne Smith >>> 5 Tabor Hill Road >>> Lincoln, MA 01773 >>> cell: 781-258-1175 >>> [email protected] >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >>> To post, send mail to [email protected]. >>> Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. >>> Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >>> Change your subscription settings at >>> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >>> >> -- >> The LincolnTalk mailing list. >> To post, send mail to [email protected]. >> Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. >> Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. >> Change your subscription settings at >> https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >> > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to [email protected]. > Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/. > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. >
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