SOUTH VILLAGE SUBURBAN CORRIDOR RETROFIT Currently this area along Route 102 in Londonderry is dominated by suburban big box stores, strip centers, and isolated apartment buildings. It captures local customers and residents because of its convenient location, but does not entice visitors to spend much time there. However, further development in the right form can transform this area into a gateway to Londonderry, and create a sense of place around this intersection at Route 102 and Mammoth Road. The Route 102 corridor links Londonderry and serves as the “catch all” destination for many needs. Physically changing the appearance and functionality of Route 102 by rebuilding the street as a tree-lined boulevard and locating buildings close to the road will signal to drivers that they have entered an important place, naturally slowing traffic. A new block system is strategically placed to use as much existing infrastructure, rights-of-way, and existing property lines as possible to physically connect existing and new buildings within an interconnected street network. This network not only serves vehicular traffic but also provides safe sidewalks for pedestrians connecting residential, commercial, recreational, and agricultural uses. The retrofit will encourage new development or building upgrades that add value and lead to increased revenue for the Town. When viewing this Corridor Plan, it is important to remember that these ideas and suggestions may be phased incrementally over time. Instead of following the plan exactly, it should be understood as a holistic vision and long-term goal. Decisions can be made incrementally to ensure that the Town eventually develops South Village in accordance with the community’s vision.
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Town of Londonderry, New Hampshire