How can Lewiston Improve its Downtown Neighborhood Area?

City of Lewiston Downtown Master Plan

“When you think of Lewiston’s downtown neighborhood, what do you think of?” “If you could add or remove any feature to/from the downtown neighborhood, what would it be?” “In 10 years, Lewiston’s ideal downtown residential community would be…”

In April of 2007, the Lewiston Downtown Neighborhood Task Force (DNTF) began a conversation by posing these three questions to various stakeholder groups, City staff, and individuals across Lewiston. At first reading, they appear to be rather simplistic. However, the depth and breadth of the responses received uncovered a spectacular diversity of perceptions and realities—and the gaps between them—in this small but important corner of the City.

In partnership with Sebago Technics, PolicyOne conducted research and analysis on demographics, economics, and housing as well as assessment of financing options as part of the downtown planning process.

Are you interested in what the City of Lewiston has planned for its Downtown Neighborhood Area?  Find out more by reading the City of Lewiston Downtown Neighborhood Action Plan

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