2022-08-10 DDP Design Committee Packet

Design Committee Meeting August 10, 2022 12:00PM Zoom: (over) AGENDA • Welcome • Volunteer to take minutes • Approval of Agenda • Minutes (June) • Public Comments • New banner update (Tina) • Discussion on vacant store windows (Diane) • Update on DDP grant requests to Delaware Community Reinvestment/Redevelopment Fund • New Business • Adjourn Next Meeting: September 14, 2022, via Zoom The Design Committee encourages and enables improvements to buildings and enhancements to the downtown Dover business district through grant/incentive programs, public art, aesthetic amenities, and education on appropriate design principles to promote value of historic and cultural resources.

Design Committee Meeting August 10, 2022 12:00PM Zoom: (over) Design Committee Meeting Tina Bradbury is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: DDP Design Committee Monthly Meetings Time: Jun 8, 2022 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Every month on the Second Wed, until Dec 14, 2022, 7 occurrence(s) Jun 8, 2022 12:00 PM Jul 13, 2022 12:00 PM Aug 10, 2022 12:00 PM Sep 14, 2022 12:00 PM Oct 12, 2022 12:00 PM Nov 9, 2022 12:00 PM Dec 14, 2022 12:00 PM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tZMr- ceitqzgqH9GWbDdEO_t9yTG5IRqphc8f/ics?icsTo ken=98tyKuGvqD0rH9GWsByCRpwEBI_od- _wmHZfgvp6qx3BBwV8XRevL9ZlZ5tNAcjY Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87661553055?pwd=cjZ2OE05dkFSVGRLL1JPU- VMxZkhLUT0 9 Meeting ID: 876 6155 3055 Passcode: 255026 One tap mobile +13017158592,,87661553055#,,,,*255026# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,87661553055#,,,,*255026# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 720 707 2699 US (Denver) Meeting ID: 876 6155 3055 Passcode: 255026 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kf5odnO71 The Design Committee encourages and enables improvements to buildings and enhancements to the downtown Dover business district through grant/incentive programs, public art, aesthetic amenities, and education on appropriate design principles to promote value of historic and cultural resources.

Downtown Dover Partnership Design Committee Meeting June 8, 2022 12PM via Zoom Attendance: Jordan Resh, Elena Stewart, Canzetta Young, Roger Ridgeway, Jennifer Gunther, Reginald Daniel, Tina Bradbury, Diane Laird, Laura Parks, Dawn Melson-Williams, Kim Adams Stewart opened the meeting at 12:00 p.m. Gunther motioned to approve the last meeting minutes. Young seconded the motion, and the committee unanimously approve the minutes. Agenda Approval? Meeting Laird expressed that she is unsure if the banners are vibrant enough when they are hanging downtown and if the words were difficult to read. Laird suggested working with the graphics company making the banners for other options before spending the estimated $15,000-$20,000. Laird proposed removing the letters that are difficult to read or using a design from DSU to add a DSU banner. Laird suggested looking at a wider variety of designs to find the best fit for downtown. Young shared that DSU has a banner design for downtown campus and Route 13. Young noted that DSU would be able to provide banners and would just need to receive a request from the DDP. Bradbury responded that the size may not match the banners downtown and may be a different material. Laird suggested checking the sizing and material first to rule out the option of using DSU’s existing banners. Young said that her boss needs to know what the actual cost is/ask, and needs to reach out to DSU marketing person, which will be easier in the summer without so many students on campus. Young said she will share what material and size banners they have available from DSU. Stewart asked Parks if the banner company suggested changes to the graphics. Parks shared that the only changes were to allow for stitching, but the designer gave no other recommendations. Laird noted again that vibrancy is lost when seen from a vehicle and driving past. Laird suggested exploring ready-made designs from the banner company. Parks noted that the orange stood out and that the banners could other more vibrant colors, but they would not match DDP’s branding. Laird responded that there is more vibrancy in the current banners, and that the proposed banners do not look as vibrant hung up as they do on paper. Parks said she will not be able to provide any additional designs. Daniel suggested using a more contrasting color to draw attention to the design. Laird responded that the design, rather than the colors, lack vibrancy. Laird noted that the committee could still proceed with the banner designs, but that other options should be explored. Design Committee Meeting June 8, 2022 1

Stewart noted that the old banners rely on storytelling instead of icons. Laird responded that the old banners also allow for more color variety than the new designs. Parks said she will reach out to the banner design company for additional advice. Parks asked for feedback about the Farmer’s Market banner. Laird shared that the banner stood out more but that the orange did not connect with the other banner designs as well. Stewart asked if the holiday design should still be used. Laird shared that the holiday banners will likely be good, but that an additional background color is needed to order the banners. Parks responded that she could find another color for the holiday banners. Bradbury shared that the holiday banners need four banner colors because that is how it has been ordered previously. Bradbury shared that DSU announced that additional students will be on the DSU Downtown campus next semester, and the committee should work to have the banners up before the students move in. Young shared that August 25th students will return to DSU for the Fall semester. Stewart asked if the arms can be ordered in advance, and Bradbury shared that she would work with the vendor to order them. Stewart suggested not meeting in July to conduct business via email, and then meet in August to further the plan. Young asked for updates on the mural, and Bradbury shared that the family is going through personal hurdles and will be reached out to later. Stewart asked for clarity on the order date for the banners, and Bradbury suggested that ordering by the end of the month is ideal. Bradbury asked Young to share the image of the DSU banners as well. Young suggested meeting with representatives of DSU to update them on the progress of the design plan. No public comments. Meeting adjourned at 12:30p.m. Design Committee Meeting June 8, 2022 2