TOWN CENTER RECREATIONAL VILLAGE During the public engagement process, participants were repeatedly asked what area they consider to be the center of Londonderry. Overwhelmingly, people agreed that the cluster of activity around Town Hall, the schools, and the Town Common represents the center of Town. Despite this consensus, the center of Londonderry lacks clear definition and, for anyone visiting Town, there is little to indicate where the center begins and ends. Buildings are set back from the street and lack a clear relationship to each other, there are limited destinations to encourage walking and biking, and the roadway is designed to promote high speed traffic. This Town Center Recreational Village illustrative plan re-imagines the area as a center for civic activity, tying together the fields, schools, and municipal buildings into a complete village, with a focus on recreation. Traditional New England architectural styles are depicted. This plan responds to local interest in having additional recreational facilities, which could be built over time and as funding becomes available. Reorganized ball fields provide an opportunity to use the space more efficiently and provide civic spaces for people to gather. Small lot homes for young families enable more children to walk to school, while senior housing provides an opportunity for people to stay engaged in the life of the community while aging in place.
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Town of Londonderry, New Hampshire