[MainstreetTowns] Farewell, But Not Goodbye

[Larry Lucas]

Dear friends,

I will miss you! My last day with you at Oklahoma Main Street is tomorrow, Friday, February 2nd. I have accepted a position to become the new Colorado Main Street Architect. I wanted to take a moment to write you to express my gratitude for letting me serve you, share a little more about my move, and make sure we stay connected.

I have been blessed to work with each one of you, and nothing can ever replace the sense of community shared in this program. We have lived a lot of life together during the past 6 years that I have been on staff. Whether hard times or bright days, we have been there for each other, and I appreciate every kindness and every conversation.

For perspective, my wife and I have been wanting to move to the Denver/Golden area and planned to do so once I became vested in my State pension (April 2019). But, God's timeline looked a little different, and when the former MS Architect in Colorado put in his notice it became crystal clear that that role was where I was supposed to be. Over the past few months, the stars literally aligned to make this move even possible.

This transition is bittersweet, and I know it will not be without consequence. Leaving all my many wonderful Oklahoma Main Street relationships, family, and friends are hard, but, I am excited for the opportunity to remain part of our Main Street network and see my family's dream of living in a mountain state realized.

I will miss you dearly and appreciate the lessons that I have gleaned from you and the wonderful people in your districts.

Let's stay connected. Fortunately, in today's day and age, it is easy to stay connected. While on staff with OMSP, to avoid any conflict of interest, I did not pursue online/social media relationships with active Main Street acquaintances. Now that I will no longer be working for you, I hope to stay connected with you in this way. Here are the best ways to remain connected:


        Blog: Since Earth Day 2017, I have been posting religiously on my personal blog "Green Heart Town". I write about once per week and engage readers with topics that I bet you would like, too. In a nutshell, a Green Heart Town is a place where we all take part in the active renewal of our homes, neighborhoods, and downtowns from the inside out. I would love nothing more than you subscribing, contributing, and building new conversations together: https://www.lucassustainable.com/blog-green-heart-town/

        Instagram is a slice of life: https://www.instagram.com/larrylucasarch/?hl=en

        LinkedIn is all business: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrylucasarch/

        Facebook is all personal: https://www.facebook.com/larrylucasarch

        Twitter I have not the faintest: https://twitter.com/LarryLucasArch

Of course, if you are ever in the Denver Metro, specifically the Lakewood/Golden area, please let me know you are coming. It would mean a lot to have you visit.


?  Personal Email:  larryblucas at gmail.com<mailto:larryblucas at gmail.com>

?  Cell:  405-245-8806

Thank you! Being a part of this incredible program and working with the best people in Oklahoma has added more delight & purpose to my life than I could have ever imagined when I began over 6 years ago.

I am a little sad to leave the land of my upbringing where - thanks to you - I feel at home anywhere. But, the places we called our Oklahoma Main Streets have strengthened my heart. The places and more importantly the people in them will forever be part of me.

Thank you for adding meaning to my life, making your communities stronger today, and for working to leave a legacy for the next generation.

Yours truly,

Larry


Larry B. Lucas, II
Architect, CPHC(r), LEED(r) AP O+M,
Oklahoma Main Street Center, Oklahoma Dept. of Commerce
900 N. Stiles Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Ph: 405-815-5119 | Fax: 405-815-5109 | OKcommerce.gov/main-street
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