VILLAGE MAIN STREETS

who we are:

Village Main Streets Group brings together community members, town government, business owners and other entities who seek to achieve the 2017 Town Plan goals for the North and South Villages of Londonderry.

what we do:

Our group is gathering and identifying needs to revitalize our North and South Village Main Streets to create identifiable town centers. Identified needs include: traffic calming, pedestrian safety, vibrant village centers and easy access to parks and the river. Working in partnership with all stakeholders and residents, the Village Main Streets group builds consensus on solutions that can be accomplished through grants, private funds and tax funds as sanctioned by the Selectboard.

our goals for this year:

1.  Establish ongoing communications with business owners, residents, town government and local organizations to understand the needs of the community and work together in developing solutions for livable and vibrant village centers. 

2.  Engage all stakeholders in a planning process to prioritize, categorize and take action on projects and solutions.

3.  Partner with the  Londonderry Planning Commission in the development of a Master Plan for Main Street.
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4.  Assess and explore all funding sources for projects and programs to support the revitalization of our Main Streets through the Community Fund for Londonderry and a future private investor group.

what's happening?

IInformation Gathering - Traffic Calming & Safety
  • Solar speed limit signs/ other traffic signage
  • Preliminary Investigation into Crosswalks and Curb Cuts 
  • Develop sense of entrance to Villages, viability of roundabouts, 4 Way Stop Intersections to slow traffic speed 
  • Functionality of parking-access for delivery trucks, consolidated and alternative parking 
  • Bike Lanes local & to other Mountain Towns 

Feasibility Research - Pedestrian/Recreational Connectivity & Accessibility
  • Riverwalk: path along Mill Pond and West River, crossing Utley Brook to Village Marketplace.  Features might include historic markers for: mill history, Burton story, historic buildings. Amphitheater on slope for musical and theatrical performances, fire pit(s), grilling & picnic sites, seating/benches.  
  • Investigate North/South Village Connector Trail: for economic, pedestrian & recreational access and benefit.    
  • Awareness of sensitivity to and need for support of landowners
  • Encourage plan for walkability 

 Pricing & Needs Assessment – Streetscape Furnishings
  • Survey and consider needs and costs for: bike racks, benches, picnic tables, trash & recycling receptacles, planters (Beautification Committee), restrooms &/or compostable portable toilets, EV charging stations/locations, coordinated signage with Town logo, holiday flags and banners/locations
  • Further investigate: Burton sculpture/potential museum and location 

 Unique Londonderry Built Environment Identification - Architecture/Landscape:
  • Establish Unique Characteristic Features of Londonderry: to carry forward adapted for contemporary and future needs.
  • Historic research of North & South Villages: to capture features of the past to replicate in infill buildings and adaptive reuse designs of existing buildings. 
  • Incorporate landscaping practices in town design: pocket parks, green spaces, garden/tree locations, permeable parking lots.  Riverwalk. Highlight West River access. Consider maintenance issues. 
  • Research & Development - pending information undertaken by the Town of Londonderry:  Stevens & Assoc. Master Plan, Williams Pond Dam report, Water & Wastewater study
  • Investigate potential of locating utilities/electricity/communication cables underground
  • Concepts/development of potential Burton Snowboards Museum/Sculpture 
  • Identify strategic location for an Information Center 
  • Consider a Main Street Master Plan for South Londonderry
To join the Village Main Streets Group, or for more information, contact:
​Larry Gubb [email protected] 
Mimi Lines  [email protected]

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