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Biddeford Mill District Master Plan
About the Project

The Mill District is at a critical point in its redevelopment and future evolution as a useful commercial/industrial and possibly residential site. Once a thriving 19th century textile mill complex, the area now represents a variety of uses, including an active blanket factory, offices, artist studios, fitness and martial arts studios, and many smaller "creative economy" and industrial uses. Residential and institutional uses have also been envisioned, and are currently being explored by both the City and existing mill owners.

The consulting team will work with the community to define a vision for the Mill District and to develop a plan to realize that vision. The Master Plan will be used to strategically guide new private and public investment in the site, provide a future direction for re-use, and manage and coordinate future growth of the site.

The Plan will enable the City to ensure than any future redevelopment is complementary, as well as sensitive, to the river environment; to existing public, cultural, and historic amenities that help to create the City's special character; and to the public's desire for visual and physical access to the Saco River. The Plan will also address the limited vehicular and pedestrian access to and within the Mill District.

PROJECT AREA MAP [click for PDF]

Funding for this Plan was provided by a $59,751 grant from the federal Economic Development Administration (EDA) and the City of Biddeford's TIF Program.

 

Announcements:

+ Public Meeting November 13 | View presentation

+ Public Meeting August 26 |View presentation

 



 
Biddeford Mill District Master Plan, Biddeford, ME | www.biddefordmaine.org
Crosby | Schlessinger | Smallridge, LLC | www.cssboston.com