I'm a fan of Zipcar as well. I didn't expect I'd continue to use it when I moved here from Boston, but I've also found it handy for Craigslist/Ikea runs, etc.<br><br>It would probably help Zipcar HQ if we can come up with some plausible use cases and reasons why this is a good neighborhood for them. Presumably, they've already done some of their own analysis and this area is not on the initial list.<br>
<br>Do we have any any stats on neighborhood demographics? (average age, income, number of students, proportion of renters to owners, etc.)<br><br>Other points include:<ul><li>Providence parking bands limit many families to only one car. A Zipcar with its own off-street parking space could be a good workaround for many who are on the fence about a 2nd car</li>
<li>Zipcars have to be in locations people can walk/bike or take public transit to get to them. The neighborhood is served by 2-3 bus lines (N. Main, Hope, Butler) that could ferry people to the Zipcars and is also near the Blackstone bike path.</li>
</ul>Locations I would suggest include Lippitt Park (can cross-promote with Farmers' Market, the lot near Garden Grille and the high foot traffic area between the library and 7 stars.<br><br>Susan<br><br><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">
On Thu, Jun 9, 2011 at 3:06 PM, Jesse C. Polhemus <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:rynemonn@yahoo.com" target="_blank">rynemonn@yahoo.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding-left: 1ex;">
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="font: inherit;" valign="top"><div>Jeff, I'd love to see this, too. Would you be interested in doing some brief legwork to make it happen? I'd recommend:</div>
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<div>* starting an online petition (a quick search on "online petition" will uncover tons of tools)</div>
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<div>* writing a brief letter that the SNA Board can then vote on and (I'm willing to bet) endorse</div>
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<div>I know we're all busy, but I think either of these gives you great results for less than a half-hour's effort.</div>
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<div>- Jesse<br><br>--- On <b>Thu, 6/9/11, Jeffrey Cavanaugh <i><<a href="mailto:jeff@cavanaugh.org" target="_blank">jeff@cavanaugh.org</a>></i></b> wrote:<br></div>
<blockquote style="border-left: 2px solid rgb(16, 16, 255); padding-left: 5px; margin-left: 5px;">From: Jeffrey Cavanaugh <<a href="mailto:jeff@cavanaugh.org" target="_blank">jeff@cavanaugh.org</a>><br>Subject: [Summit] Zip Car<br>
To: "Summit Neighborhood" <<a href="mailto:Summit@sna.providence.ri.us" target="_blank">Summit@sna.providence.ri.us</a>><br>Date: Thursday, June 9, 2011, 2:30 PM<div><div></div><div><br><br>
<div><a href="http://www.gcpvd.org/2011/06/09/zipcar-to-open-office-in-providence-expand-local-fleet/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.gcpvd.org/2011/06/09/zipcar-to-open-office-in-providence-expand-local-fleet/</a>
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<div>Wouldn't it be great to have a couple in summit? Maybe the Miriam could work out a parking arrangement with Zip Car for a couple of cars? Or CVS?</div>
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<div>When I got a job in town we went from 2 cars to 1 and I got a zip car membership. I don't use the Zip car much, but it's a nice option. I might use it more if the cars were closer.</div>
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<div>Actually, I would think the city would rent spaces on the street to Zip car at a rate comparable to what they pay elsewhere - it's a win-win-win. Maybe Zip Car prefers lots and garages where there is a little more security? I don't know.</div>
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