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