| Location | Biddeford, ME |
| Population | 20,942 (2,000 Census) |
| Area | 30 square miles (78 square kilometers) |
| Project Partners | |
| Project Duration | 2008-2010 |
| Focus Areas | Downtown planning, economic development, historic preservation, redevelopment |
| Methods | Dialogue, storytelling, youth participation, scenario planning, visualization |
| Tools | Community Almanac, graphic facilitation, digital stories, keypad polling |
| Coordinator Contact | Rachael Weyand 207.284.8520 heartofbiddeford [@] gmail [.] com |
| Project Website | Heart of Biddeford |
Watch a clip of Biddeford's Main Street
Created in 2005, Heart of Biddeford (HoB) is a non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing Biddeford as a Main Street community. HoB builds partnerships among Biddeford’s business community, property owners, residents, government, and service organizations, and helps the City’s downtown area become more of a destination. With a diverse board from the local community, Heart of Biddeford is well positioned to help unite the different sectors of Biddeford and build consensus on community development initiatives.
The City of Biddeford is governed by a mayor, city manager, and city council, but many of its activities are carried out or supported by the numerous active groups that operate within the City. Several city departments coordinate closely on development and planning initiatives, including offices of Community Development, Economic Development, Health and Welfare, and Planning.