This town of 6,000 serves as a regional center and recently used "placemaking" to develop new concepts with the community and NHDOT for a total reconstruction of Main Street starting in 2005. CSS experiments were used to test the validity and acceptability of potential changes.
Small town with a successful main street.
This town of 6,000 serves as a regional center and recently used "placemaking" to develop new concepts with the community and NHDOT for a total reconstruction of the street starting in 2005. CSS experiments were used to test the validity and acceptability of potential changes.
Small town with a successful main street.
This experimental diverter was installed on Cottage Street as part of a placemaking project to test driver behavior and effect on speeds.
The size and shape of this temporary bulbout was modified after testing its effect on traffic movements.
View of intersection of Main, Cottage and Union Streets today.
Intersection of Main, Cottage and Union Streets with proposals to move the Opera House to provide space for new turn lane, crossing island and public space amenities.
Railroad crossing on Cottage Street showing proposed new sidewalks and bike lane, using photo-simulation graphics.
