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The Future of Groton’s Waterfront is at Stake Future. Present. Past. We need your voice! Vote Monday May 2nd. Paid for by Friends of Thames Street, Irma Streeter, Treasurer, [email protected]
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Vote YES Monday May 2nd, 2011!Support Thames Street Reconstruction
The Future of Groton’s Waterfront is at Stake
Paid for by Friends of Thames Street, Irma Streeter, Treasurer, [email protected]
Past.
Present.
Future.
We need your voice! Vote Monday May 2nd.
Thames Street in the Past
. Thriving Commercial Port
. Commercial and Residential Center of Groton
. Economic Stronghold
. Major Shipbuilding Center
Thames Street in the Present
. Street pavement is in poor repair
. Subpavement gradient is undermined
. Retaining walls are collapsing
. Access to businesses is limited
. Pedestrian walkways are poorly marked
. Limited access hurts local businesses
Thames Street in the Future
. Pedestrian-friendly, suited to New Urbanism: A multitiered cohesive community
. Compact, walkable downtown that includes a mix of commercial and residential properties
. Gateway linking historic Groton to important recreation, commercial, and transportation centers
But only if you vote Yes! Monday May 2nd