The Heart of Biddeford (HOB) downtown revitalization group is wagering that memories of the past will serve as an effective tool in shaping the city’s future. On October 15, it launched a “HeartSpots Memory Lane” project to capture public reminiscences.
Wooden HeartSpot signs have been affixed to select building fronts with a phone number, inviting people to share their memories of those sites. Those messages are being digitally translated and posted on HOB’s website for all to see. The effort is being headed by HOB’s Heart & Soul Community Planning Project, supported by the Orton Family Foundation and founded 14 months ago as part of a two-year strategy to create a master plan for downtown development.