Ulster Reuse Innovation Center Stakeholder Inputs The following questions pertain to the Reuse Innovation Center Feasibility study being done by Sustainable Hudson Valley in conjunction with Re-Use Consulting. Such a center would divert reusable materials from the waste stream and provide opportunities for reuse-oriented small businesses to grow and create jobs in the circular economy. Your answers are important and will help inform and guide our efforts. Question Title * 1. Considering the potential for a Reuse Innovation Center in Ulster County, what do you consider to be the top 3 goals it can achieve, in rank order? Question Title * 2. What factors are most important to you in terms of the location and facility type for the Reuse Innovation Center? Choose up to 3 top priorities (responses with more than 3 responses will not be reviewed). In a walkable neighborhood and/or close to transit Plenty of parking Near other commercial facilities In an industrial type facility with plenty of capacity for delivery and distribution of material, space for big items, etc. In a building that is adaptively reused itself, rather than new construction In a cool location where people will want to come In a location that can also feature complementary activities such as arts, maker space, education and training Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. In terms of the ownership and management of the Reuse Innovation Center, which best reflects your views? Important for the facility to be publicly owned and managed. Public ownership of facility is important, but participating businesses can be private, nonprofit or governmentally run. Private or public ownership is OK providing there is a sound plan for management and cost-effectiveness. No strong opinion. Add comments. Question Title * 4. What materials are most important to you for the Reuse Innovation Center to collect, produce and distribute? Question Title * 5. What funding sources to you recommend that the ReUse Innovation Center should seek out? Question Title * 6. Considering the timeline for the ReUse Innovation Center, which statement best describes your views? Let's get it open in 2023! Let's take our time and allow for the careful design of a potentially complex facility. Done