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Scott Harriman

The canals are a huge asset and should be developed into a first-class space for relaxation and recreation. I can envision a linear park running along both sides, with skating and hockey in the winter... Read more...

Yes! Or restaurants with outdoor eating along tree-lined canals, instead of empty parking lots.

5 supporters
Eliza Guion

I agree that convenient parking is helpful, and would like to point out that there are several large parking garages in the vicinity.

2 supporters
Susan Spellman

True, there are parking garages, but is it safe for people to walk to/from venues and restaurants from/to the parking garages?

Ken Sparks

Parking garages are not always feasible for people with disabilities.

Scott Harriman

We must ensure that adequate disabled parking is provided in these areas.

Scott Harriman

Extend the riverside bicycle and pedestrian trail south from Sunnyside Park so it connects with Simard-Payne Park as well as the riverwalk in Auburn.

Katie Collins

This would be amazing - I love the pedestrian trail by Sunnyside park and a longer path would be a huge asset and allow for so much more access to downtown via bike, walking, roller blading, running, etc...

2 supporters
Eliza Guion

This would be such a huge asset to the neighborhood around Sunnyside Park where I live. There is no easy way to get downtown on a bicycle - you have to cross Main street and it's always daunting even though... Read more...

2 supporters

An enclosed Handicapped accessible rest room(s), near to the Veterans Park thus allowing older folks to feel a little more comfortable when coming to events here.

I have ALS and need a walker or wheelchair to access the park.

1 supporter

A desígnate bike lane to easily cross between Lewiston and Auburn would be great

Genevieve Lysen
There is community interest in more art and lighting in the Riverfront area. What do you envision?

This all sounds great! Love the idea of lighting the smoke stack and other historic architectural features. Lighting the waterfall and the canals, also! Would love to see more murals and public art... Read more...

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John Beau

Lighting the waterfalls would be wonderful.different colors and what not.

Gerald Walsh

I love this new location for the Farmer's Market! It feels much more connected to the downtown, and it's so much nicer being away from the traffic of main street. I hope that it becomes the permanent home... Read more...

richard avery

Access from downtown to the riverfront is poor. Please prioritize better connections, e.g. fixing the pedestrian bridge at the foot of Ash St, and then a path down to Lincoln St, etc

Pauline Taylor
What is the hidden gem/ your favorite place in this area?

The Farmers market

4 supporters
Scott Harriman

The bridge is very unfriendly to non-motorized users and the extreme width promotes excessive speed. If the four lanes were narrowed and the turning lanes shortened then there could be a decent bike/pedestrian... Read more...

I feel the width should not be narrowed. All lanes are very much utilized and traffic remains heavy during many times of the day. Narrowing would make travel time across the bridge unbearable; especially... Read more...

Scott Harriman

I was suggesting narrowing the lanes and using that space for other modes, not reducing the number of lanes. I agree that a traffic study would probably not support reducing the number of lanes.

1 supporter
Eliza Guion
There is community interest in more art and lighting in the Riverfront area. What do you envision?

I love the idea of lighting down the canals! I think of providence rhode island's WaterFire event. Along the canal bridges too.

3 supporters
Jason Ashe
How would you most like to see the canal used?

Not sure if it would be possible but as a potential entry/chute into the rover for canoes & kayaks and SUPs with art work/murals surrounding. Also, highly interested in Lewiston’s own rock climbing gym... Read more...

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Katie Collins

I am also EXTREMELY interested in a rock climbing gym in the mills - I had the same thought, Jason!

1 supporter
julia harper
What services and amenities are missing most from this area?

Would love to see multi-use covered pavilion that could serve as a permanent home for the farmers' market, as well as music and arts events; Public Restrooms; Canals beautified; Extending the walking... Read more...

3 supporters
Katie Collins

Public restrooms would be amazing, extended and maintained walking paths, coffee shop or place to get snacks and then sit outside and enjoy the water, more wildflowers/flower beds/wild area for pollinators...

1 supporter
Susan Spellman

There is already a beautiful music/entertainment venue just down Oxford Street - The Franco Center. The public needs to be made aware of this exquisite space. The Franco Center does a lot to uplift this... Read more...

A Shrout
What services and amenities are missing most from this area?

Informal restaurants and/or cafes. Having Museum L/A down by the river would also be great.

3 supporters
Shannon N
What is the hidden gem/ your favorite place in this area?

The undeveloped mills. There is so much potential for a year round marketplace, housing, mixed use spaces for artists/businesses, event space etc. More restaurants like Boba, Baxter etc.

3 supporters
Janet Labbe
What activities do you wish occurred more frequently in Simard-payne Park?

playground would be nice; live theater & concerts, crafting vendors

3 supporters
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