Biddeford Downtown Master Plan

  • At A Glance

    LocationBiddeford, ME
    Population20,942 (2,000 Census)
    Area30 square miles (78 square kilometers)
    Project Partners

    City of Biddeford, ME

    Heart of Biddeford

    Project Duration2008-2010
    Focus AreasDowntown planning, economic development, historic preservation, redevelopment
    MethodsDialogue, storytelling, youth participation, scenario planning, visualization
    ToolsCommunity Almanac, graphic facilitation, digital stories, keypad polling
    Coordinator ContactRachael Weyand 207.284.8520 heartofbiddeford [@] gmail [.] com
    Project WebsiteHeart of Biddeford
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  • Multimedia

    Watch this digital slideshow featuring Biddo’s artistic and entrepreneurial Renaissance.



    Valdere and Anitta Cadorette share memories of downtown with their granddaughter Michelle Lapoint.



    Richard and Jeannette Ruck share memories of downtown with their granddaughter Jessica Caron.



    What do residents love most about Biddeford? Watch the video and find out.



    Watch a video featuring Biddeford's Palace Diner



    Watch a digital slideshow featuring residents of Biddeford Pool



    Listen to Biddeford residents on what they love about downtown



    Watch a digital slideshow of Biddeford's Franco-American cultural festival

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    Watch a clip of Biddeford's Main Street



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Biddeford Downtown Master Plan Biddeford, ME

Project Goals

  • Engage the community, including new voices, in identifying and describing Biddeford’s heart and soul
  • Create bridges between the diverse segments of the community, including the “Pool,” downtown neighborhoods, University community, newcomers and old timers, building common ground and a sense of shared civic pride
  • Ensure that community heart and soul is central to all future downtown planning and development initiatives and that heart and soul values are reflected in planning documents
  • Create a Downtown Vision Statement and Master Plan that protects and enhances the City’s unique character and special features
  • Track implementation of the Master Plan