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Current Projects

I. Camden Downtown Cinema Project: David Jackson, Project Manager


A CAFG committe is working actively on the possible purchase of the former Camden Theater on Mechanic Street in downtown Camden.  The building, currently occupied by the Camden Merchants Cooperative is up for sale. 

 

Completed Projects

I. Working Waterfront Futures Project: Philip Conkling, Project Manager


To develop a plan of action to protect Camden's working waterfront as part of the over-all work of the Camden Areas Futures Group.
Focused on:
  1. Public Landing uses
  2. Red sheds future
  3. Wayfarer facility plans
  • More details on this project  (PDF)
  • Evaluation of Stakeholder Issues and Interests Concerning the Camden Waterfront, A report by Jack Kartez, University of Southern Maine, Summer, 2006. Full Report (PDF)
  • Kartez Report - Summary Report (PDF)
  • Meeting Notes - November 16th, 2006  public meeting (PDF)
  • Meeting Notes - December 5th, 2006 public meeting (PDF)
  • Meeting Notes - January 11th, 2007 public meeting (PDF)
  • Meeting Notes - February 1st, 2007 public meeting (PDF)
  • Meeting Notes - March 22nd, 2007 public meeting (PDF)
  • Meeting Notes - April 26, 2007 public meeting (PDF)
  • Meeting Notes - May 24, 2007 public meeting (PDF)
  • Report - The Future of Camden's Working Waterfront (PDF)
  • Report - Wayfarer Zoning Implications (PDF)
  • Report - Wayfarer Easement (PDF)
  • Matrix - Final Zoning Implications (PDF)
  • Map - Working Waterfront (PDF)

II. Quality Jobs Project: John Enright, Project Manager

 
Focused on:
  1. Assets, including creative people, centers of education, cultural/natural amenities, business engagement, and infrastructure
  2. Connectors, such as leadership, networks, and strategies
  3. Enhancers, such as time and money

III. Camden Opera House Project: Bob Shotwell, Project Manager


Support the Camden Opera House Committe in developing a plan of action for supporting physical and technological enhancements to the Opera House.
 

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Vetting CAFG Projects

If you are considering a project for CAFG, be prepared to address these issues and establish your project team.
  1. Would there be significant economic benefits to the community, in terms of new or saved jobs and/or dollars, if the proposed project were to come to fruition?
  2. With respect to commitment and competence, what is our evaluation of current sponsorship for the proposed project by interested individuals and/or organizations?
  3. Who are the ‘stakeholders' that are/would be affected by the proposed project?
  4. Does the proposed project involve community political issues that can be reasonably resolved or mitigated through constructive interaction between the project's sponsors and the stakeholders?
  5. Should the proposed project be better formulated or ‘seasoned' with the passage of time before CAFG further considers its involvement?
  6. In lieu of CAFG could some other community group or individual provide equal or better support for the proposed project?
  7. What CAFG resources, both human and financial, would be required to support the proposed project?
  8. Does CAFG or any of its board members have any meaningful conflict of interest with the proposed project?
  9. Is a CAFG board member prepared & qualified to act as Project Leader for the proposed project?
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