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Biddeford’s Strategic Planning Effort
• Introduction
• How are we doing it?
• Where are we in the process?
• What have we learned so far?
• What do we think it tells us?
• What do we think we should do?
• What do you think?
• How can you help?
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Biddeford
Portland Metro
Maine
Median Age 35.4 42.7 43.5
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PortlandMetro
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Work and Commute
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Transportation to Employment
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PortlandMetro
Maine
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Housing Units
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Median Gross Rent: $851 (Maine $772) Median Monthly Cost with Mortgage: $1,554
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Portland Metro
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89.3% High School 22.9% Bachelor’s
11.6% Disability (under 65) 15.5% ESL
(English 2nd Language)
Biddeford’s Strategic Planning Effort
• Introduction
• How are we doing it?
• Where are we in the process?
• What have we learned so far?
• What do we think it tells us?
• What do we think we should do?
• What do you think?
• How can you help?
How Are We Doing It?
• Plan Adopted
• Implement Strategic Plan
• Steering Committee Appointed
• Council endorses doing plan
Mission, Vision, Values
SWOT
Develop Major Goals
Develop Minor Goal
& Strategies
Biddeford’s Strategic Planning Effort
• Introduction
• How are we doing it?
• Where are we in the process?
• What have we learned so far?
• What do we think it tells us?
• What do we think we should do?
• What do you think?
• How can you help?
Where Are We In The Process?
• Plan Adopted
• Implement Strategic Plan
• Steering Committee Appointed
• Council endorses doing plan
Mission, Vision, Values
SWOT
Develop Major Goals
Develop Minor Goal
& Strategies
Biddeford’s Strategic Planning Effort
• Introduction
• How are we doing it?
• Where are we in the process?
• What have we learned so far?
• What do we think it tells us?
• What do we think we should do?
• What do you think?
• How can you help?
From SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats
Walkable & architecturally significant downtown
Housing stock Expanding riverwalk Narrow vision of some people; impatience
Location: coastal, urban, rural, Boston-Portland
Lack of parking for downtown
The tunnel system in the mill district
‘Nay-sayers’ controlling the message
Positive energy about the future because of downtown redevelopment
Good stories being drowned out by negative stories
The alternative to Portland and Boston
Aging population
Strong heritage Bad perception of City 3 Lincoln St redevelopment and impact on downtown
Drugs and crime perception
Attracting younger citizens
Using negative lens to view opportunities
University of New England
Rapidly increasing housing costs
Employment center Traffic Rehab of mills Aging infrastructure
Biddeford’s Strategic Planning Effort
• Introduction
• How are we doing it?
• Where are we in the process?
• What have we learned so far?
• What do we think it tells us?
• What do we think we should do?
• What do you think?
• How can you help?
What Do We Think It Tells Us?
Plan needs to:
– Natural resources are unique and special
– Recognize the location advantages of the community; coastal, urban, rural, Boston, Portland
What Do We Think It Tells Us?
Plan needs to:
– Make the creative arts a core strategy
– Focus on the downtown & mill transitions
– Protect the historical economic diversity of the community
What Do We Think It Tells Us?
Plan needs to:
– Develop a sense of place and belonging through distinctive neighborhoods
– Dispose of the old image by sharing the story of the positive changes
Biddeford’s Strategic Planning Effort
• Introduction
• How are we doing it?
• Where are we in the process?
• What have we learned so far?
• What do we think it tells us?
• What do we think we should do?
• What do you think?
• How can you help?
What Do We Think We Should Do? Suggested Major Goals
• Community that Cares – Encourage a culture of compassion, opportunity, resiliency and positive engagement within
the community
• A Community of Neighbors and Neighborhoods – Work with naturally defined neighborhoods to indentify unique characteristics; encourage
‘a sense of place and belonging’
• Creating a New Downtown – Partner with stakeholders to establish downtown as destination for commerce, diverse
residential opportunities
• Creative Arts – Foster and support the creative arts (artists, artisans and performing arts) as a central part
of community
• Protecting and Enhancing Natural Resources – Balance policies and investments with the natural resources of the community
• ‘Sharing the Story’ – Celebrate the proud history, highlight the positive changes and transformational activity
• Social-Economically Balanced Community – Continue the historical economic diversity of the community
Biddeford’s Strategic Planning Effort
• Introduction
• How are we doing it?
• Where are we in the process?
• What have we learned so far?
• What do we think it tells us?
• What do we think we should do?
• What do you think?
• How can you help?
Any Feedback
• Does this sound like Biddeford to you?
• Are we focusing on the right things?
• Is the future we are painting, the one you dream of?
• Any other feedback?
Biddeford’s Strategic Planning Effort
• Introduction
• How are we doing it?
• Where are we in the process?
• What have we learned so far?
• What do we think it tells us?
• What do we think we should do?
• What do you think?
• How can you help?
How Can You Help?
• Reflect and let us know what you think
– More community meetings
– Strategic Plan Steering Committee
– Future City Council meetings
Email us at:
Strategicplan@biddefordmaine.org
jbennett@biddefordmaine.org
207.284.9313
Next Steps
• Reflect on feedback from presentations
• Develop sub goals and strategies
• More public meetings
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