Existing Conditions Currently, this area of the Mill District has a collection of historic buildings surrounded by a massive parking lot. The northern boundary of the site is defined by the looming Bridge Street Bridge. There is a small linear green space know as Arms Park. This park has some benches, shade trees, a promenade, and a beautiful staircase that allows visitors direct access to the water of the Merrimack River. This unique amenity is not utilized as much as it could be because of the rather unpleasant environment created by the large adjacent parking lot. The narrow grass strip that currently makes up Bridge Street serves primarily as a visual and climactic buffer for the stark, and unsightly hardscape of the parking lot. There is room for improvement in the area. 210
Plan Manchester 2021