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NEIGHBORHOOD EXPANSION
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Currently, a historic mill building with a distinctive smoke stack and shed style industrial buildings occupy this site. The existing buildings have a rough and gritty appearance, characteristic of spaces that are popular for loft style living and artisan industrial work space. Twenty to thirty year olds are flocking to these kinds of rehabilitated mill buildings, presenting an opportunity for Londonderry to attract this missing demographic.
Currently, the neighborhood street network in North Village is largely the same as it was in 1900. This plan illustrates how the neighborhood can be expanded in a way that respects its existing character by extending the traditional street grid. Homes are located close to the front right of way and set parallel to the street. New residents would be within walking distance of local shops, the rail trail, and North Londonderry Elementary School.
The plan shows the historic structures and complementary new buildings, carefully stitched together to create a rich mix of activity and enclose an interesting series of outdoor spaces.
Complete a formal study of the local street network to evaluate the feasibility of neighborhood expansion in this area. Develop zoning regulations that emphasize building form and community character.
It is anticipated that the buildings would accommodate a mix of uses, geared toward the creative class, entrepreneurs, and artisans. Small street level workshops would spill out in the streets, alleys, and rail trail. Larger buildings could be used for value-added production of local agricultural products. Loft-style housing and offices could be located on upper floors. An indoor or outdoor farmer’s market could be located here as well.
Planning and Economic Development Department Public Works Department
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Continue fundraising campaign to build the rail trail, beginning work soon on a preliminary engineering study. Londonderry Trailways Committee Planning and Economic Development Department
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Develop zoning regulations that emphasize building form and a mix of uses.
RAIL TRAIL
The rail trail is an untapped asset within Londonderry. This illustrative plan envisions a completed multi-use trail for walking, cycling, and horseback riding. The design of the trail would change in character as it moves from nature into the urban environment, setting up a dramatic moment where you slow down and notice the dramatic change in scenery and buzz of human activity. The rail trail provides an important connection from the residential neighborhoods east of Rockingham Road with North Londonderry Elementary School.
Town of Londonderry, New Hampshire
ARTISAN INFILL
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Planning and Economic Development Department
INTERSECTION REDESIGN
The intersection of Rockingham Road and Sanborn Road will need to be improved to accommodate increased foot traffic from residential neighborhoods to the North Londonderry Elementary School. Currently this road is a limited-access high speed arterial that connects Londonderry to Manchester and the airport. Maintaining traffic flow, a modified round-about, or turbine intersection, will slow traffic, and only stop flow when a pedestrian needs to cross the street. Pedestrians and cyclists would use the rail trail to cross the intersection, which is aligned to provide a pedestrian refuge in the center of the turbine. Coordinate with the New Hampshire Department of Transportation to program recommended improvements at this location.
Public Works Department