This is where the layered map of downtown/the gaslamp quarter will be. ala GIS style, but probably will end up being in Photoshop/GIMP or Illustrator or some similar program, unless I get funding to work on it properly to publish it to a certified GIS site.
This is my proposed content information request letter (still a rough draft), it's intended for the businesses. The streetside info map will have similar content, but might include things like where to find street musicians once i better figure out the issues surrounding that (not wanting any "pirate radio" scenarios, where enyone gets booted from their spot):
Business Name
Business Type
Detail of business type/specialty area/unique identifier
Accreditations/Affiliations
Hours/days of operation
Nearest fire extinguisher to door
First Aid Kit
Do You Have an AED?
Location of AED
Drinking water access
Restrooms,
Customer or Public Accessible?
Pedicab access
Telephone public/pay, is it okay to use the house phone for local urgent calls, streetside 9-1-1 etc?,
Wifi access
Outlets for charging device
Extent of special needs accommodation
Tourist /local area info
Other ammenities,
Dress Code, if applicable
Drink specials, food specials,
Happy Hour time/day
Specialty Dish(es)/drinks/product/etc. that make your establishment unique from other similar genre of establishments
Least expensive menu items
Most expensive menu items
Smoking patio, smoking section?
I know it’s not the most legal thing, but, would you allow thing like washing dishes in exchange for dinner
Event specials/promos,
Annual special events, Holiday promotional offers, etc.
Weekly/monthly live music nights
Other weekly/monthly events
Art shows; Do you sponsor local artists (visual, performance, or audio/audiovisual) in any way? How (shows, permanent décor, etc)?
Do you offer delivery services? Do you or have you employ(ed) any hand-delivery services (bike messengers, delivery drivers,
catering services, etc)? or other unique interest vendors?
Birthday freebies,
Member/mailing list freebies, (feel free to add this e-mail of mine to them : blackcherrytart@gmail.com )
Compost service
Recycling service type/amount
Employee rideshare programs or other similar benefits
Waste prevention actions
Ecological / Conservation actions
Would you be interested in sponsoring a communal industrial compost depository
Do you have future waste reduction plans
Donations/non-profit affiliation
After hours urgent matters contact info (like if I saw something weird [like a major water-leak etc; possible break-in, someone left their keys, wallet and phone, etc] at your establishment) .
Anything else you want me to know?
What of this would you like me to keep undisclosed?
...To Be Continued...