MAIN STREET STREETSCAPE

DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

Wednesday February 10, 2016 6pm

Town of

Bridgton

INTRODUCTIONS

TOWN STAFF

Robert Peabody Anne Krieg, AICP

Town Manager

Director of Planning, Economic & Community

Development

HOW WE GOT HERE

2014 Bridgton

Comprehensive Plan

Bridgton Intrusion and

Infiltration Study

Pondicherry Park Master

Plan

2011 DOT Bridgton

Walkability Study

2004 Bridgton Economic

Development Plan

Lakes Region Reports

THE DESIGN TEAM

Jeff Hyland, PLA, ASLA, CLARB

Principal Landscape Architect

Lead Landscape Architect

Josh McAllister, PE, CPESC, MBA

Senior Civil Engineer

Lead Project Engineer

Jen Martel, PLA, ASLA Project Designer

Project Landscape and Urban Designer

MEETING OUTLINE

Project area

Streetscape 101

Continued

involvement

Public input and

discussion

PARTICIPANTS

How long have you lived or worked in Bridgton

?

PROJECT AREA

Main Street between the Civil War Monument and Mechanic Street

TELL US…

Why do you come to Main Street

?

STREETSCAPE 101

STREETSCAPE POTENTIAL

Promote Main Street as an exciting

destination

Enhance Town pride and define a clear

Bridgton identity

Create a safe environment for visitors

and residents–on foot, on a bicycle, and

in a car

Provide opportunities for businesses to flourish

Motivate property owners to invest

Reduce the impact of Main Street on lakes and streams

Reduce maintenance demands

Pedestrian safety

• Sidewalks

• Ramps

• Crosswalks

Traffic safety

• Cars

• Bikes

• Trucks

• Parking

ANATOMY OF A STREETSCAPE

ANATOMY OF A STREETSCAPE

Site Furnishings

Benches

Litter Receptacles

Light Poles

Bike Racks

Trees and planting

Drainage and utilities

ANATOMY OF A STREETSCAPE

Complement Local Character

Reinforce a Sense of Place

ANATOMY OF A STREETSCAPE

TELL US…

What is the first word that comes to mind when you think about Bridgton

?

TELL US…

Is there anything you would like to change about Main Street

?

STAY INFORMED AND INVOLVED

Get on the email list

Come to public meetings* • Open House Office Hours Friday, February 26th 2-8PM

• Walking Tour Saturday, March 12th 10AM-Noon

• Public Visioning Workshop Saturday, March 26th 10AM-3PM

• Presentation of Conceptual Plans Tuesday, April 26th 5PM

• Open House Office Hours Monday, May 2nd 8:30AM-Noon

• Presentation of Design Development Tuesday, May 24th 5PM

* Meeting times may change – check website for updates

STAY INFORMED AND INVOLVED

Visit the Website • Submit comments

• Find out about upcoming

meetings and events

• Take polls

• Track the project’s progress

Use the Hashtag! • #bidgtonmainstreet

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Thank You