A series of “design charrettes,” or planning sessions, have been scheduled this week to chart the future of the proposed Morristown EcoCenter on 55 Bank St.
So far, the former Mini Cooper dealership is envisioned as a sustainable business incubator, organic restaurant and food hub, commercial kitchen and civic meeting space, among other things.
Proponents of the EcoCenter want your input. All meetings are at the facility. Here is the schedule from the organizers:
Wednesday, May 4: 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Topic: Ideas & Concerns
We will be asking neighbors, experts, and interested parties what they want to see in the EcoCenter as well as what we need to consider to enhance the neighborhood and the community.
Who Should Attend: All interested parties are strongly encouraged to participate in this kickoff session.
Thursday, May 5: 12:00pm to 7:00pm
Topic: Big Picture Planning
Site evaluation, drainage and hydrology, parking and traffic patterns will be discussed.
Who Should Attend: All those with expertise and strong interests in these topics are encouraged to attend.
Friday, May 6: 11am to 5pm
Topic: MEP (Mechanical, Electric, and Plumbing)
Most efficient ways to heat and cool the building as well as other energy savers.
Who Should Attend: All those with expertise and strong interests in these topics are encouraged to attend.
Saturday, May 7: 12pm to 5pm
Topic: Follow up and feedback
We will be following up on any unfinished topics from the previous days, and will be inviting public comment on results of the previous sessions.
Who Should Attend: Neighbors, Experts & Interested Parties
The organizers will be live-blogging the sessions at https://charrette.morristownecocenter.com/. You can post an article, sketch, or comment at this site, and these will be projected for those in attendance.
And don’t miss these fun, free events at the Ecocenter, from MorristownGreen.com and Sustainable Morristown:
MG Songwriters Night, The Magic Behind the Music, May 3: Where do great songs come from? Gifted songwriters talk about the magic behind the music, 7:30 pm.
MG Cartoonists Night, May 13: Want to start a comic strip? Three cartoonists tell you how. Art show, too! At 7:30 pm.
MG Wordplay: Fun With Words, May 17: Poetry, hip-hop, beat boxing, improv and more, starts at 7:30 pm.
MG Kids Art Show, May 25: Kids art, tips on green cooking for kids, a live art project, and more. (This event starts after school, at 2:30 pm.)
