Workshops
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"Scott Day was
really helpful because [he] commented on the [store's]
name and about how it should convey a more fun, colorful,
kid sound. He also talked about what we could do to change
our windows and that we shouldn't have all of our bestsellers
right as you walk in. As a result, sales have gone up in
the last few months, especially for toys and books."
Robin Hendrix
Co-Owner
Totally Kids, Winstead CT |
General Design Training
As design committees experience
turnover it’s important that
new members receive training to bring them up to spend on the
basic Main Street design philosophy. This ½ day community workshop
reviews various aspects to train new committee members in design
basics. Topics
covered are:
- Storefront
design;
- Urban
design principals;
- Proper
building maintenance (tuck-pointing, cleaning buildings, moisture
problems, painting, structural problems, windows, doors, transoms,
themes, demolition);
- Awnings;
- Proper
use of signs;
- Public
improvements and streetscape improvements;
- Store
window displays;
- How
to work with property owners and merchants;
- Documenting
existing buildings; and
- New
construction.
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