Survey on Community Space Usage at the GAR Hall and Museum

Survey on Community Space Usage at the GAR Hall and Museum
About The G.A.R.
This is the G.A.R. Hall and Museum at 58 Andrew Street in Downtown Lynn.

It was built in 1885 as a club and social services facility for veterans of the Civil War. Today, the building is owned by the City and managed by a volunteer Board of Trustees and is located in the Lynn Downtown Cultural District.

Thanks to funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, Community Development Block Grants, and private donors to the Friends of the G.A.R., the building is undergoing a $2.7M renovation to make the entire building accessible. There are over 11,000 sq ft of space in the building with 8,000 ft of that space potentially available for community use. This survey is part of a community engagement process to find out how to best use that space.
What's Next?
This is the Mission Statement for the G.A.R. Hall and Museum:

The GAR Hall and Museum shall serve as a memorial to the people of Lynn who served in the United States military, particularly during the civil war, as well as those who served in other US conflicts. Honoring the wishes of Civil War Veterans, as enshrined in the State of Massachusetts Acts of 1919, the GAR building is intended for the use of, and for the benefit of, Lynn veterans, as well as for Lynn’s patriotic, charitable, benevolent or educational organizations. These goals will be achieved through the development and presentation of exhibits and programming; and by making the GAR Hall and Museum a vital community resource.
How do you think the building can serve as a vital community resource to Lynn?
Check all the uses you would like to see in the building.

Retail businessCoworking spaces for veterans, nonprofits, and individualsClassroom spaces for local organizationsMeeting spaces and other support services such as mailing addresses, technology access, and incubator functions for veterans, community groups, educators, or other local organizationsRental space for family events (showers, birthdays, etc.)Rental space for fundraisers, arts events, or lecturesFood pantryCommunity lab space
Check what kinds of public programming you would like to see in the building.

LecturesArts and cultural eventsProgramming for young adultsEducational classes and trainingsActivities for youth and familiesSocial servicesVeterans exhibits and services
Any other ideas you'd like to share?
About You
Have you ever heard of or visited the G.A.R. Hall and Museum before?

I've heard of it, but never visitedI've visitedI've neither heard of nor visited the GAR
Check all that apply to you.

I am a veteran.I live in Lynn.I work in Lynn.I am involved in a community nonprofit or service organizationI might be interested in leasing space at the G.A.R. (for example, leasing a storefront or a desk in a coworking space)I might be interested in hosting events or programming at the G.A.R. (for example, renting out an event space, meeting space, or classroom space for a private, professional, or community use)
Would you like to stay in touch, or have a further conversation about how best to make the GAR Hall and Museum a vital community resource for Lynn? Please provide your email
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Survey on Community Space Usage at the GAR Hall and Museum

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