[MassHistPres] small town graphics

[sally milne]

He Mike et all.
    You are describing our issues as well, apparently an increasing problem. I too would be interested in the answers.
Sally Urbano
Harwich, Ma.

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> On Feb 8, 2019, at 10:56 AM, Roughan, Michael <Michael.Roughan at hdrinc.com> wrote:
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> Does anyone have graphics / photos / presentations on the character of a small town streetscape? In Hopkinton our downtown area is under pressure to morph the 18th/19th century vernacular buildings to a 21st century version incompatible with existing. There are already some missing teeth that were filled in by poorly designed commercial facilities.
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> I would love to make the case that preserving the character of the existing streetscape can actually be a business advantage rather than allowing indiscriminate replacement and lose any sense of identity.
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> ….Mike
>  
> Michael Roughan, AIA, EDAC, LEED AP, ACHA
> Chairman - Hopkinton Historical Commission
>  
> Town of Hopkinton
> 18 Main Street
> Hopkinton, MA 01748
> 
> D 617.357.7725 M 617.784.6463
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