RAISE Grant

In August 2022, it was announced that the City of Sanford will receive a Federal award of $25 million for a necessary and much-anticipated revitalization of our downtown. The Downtown Sanford Village Partnership Initiative Project (“Project”) calls for a much-needed and long-awaited revitalization of downtown Sanford by building upon numerous transformational accomplishments the City has already made. Improvements call for:

• Replacing and/or constructing streets, sidewalks, crosswalks, underground utility ducts, streetlights, parking spaces, drainage areas, a multi-use pathway, and a Park & Ride facility primarily serving Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
• Improving safety aspects of downtown streets and sidewalks for motorists and various active transportation users
• Modernizing downtown infrastructure to attract potential employers, commercial and residential development, and prepare for a green future
• Providing safe and efficient access to the region’s commercial center and current downtown employers, critical to Sanford’s economy
• Meeting Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and MaineDOT standards.

PROJECT SCOPE:
Main Street- Route 109, Washington Street, and School Street (0.9 Miles):

• Full-depth reconstruction of roadway
• Reconstruction of sidewalks
• Utility improvements, including utility duct bank for SanfordNet
• Modernized parking
• ADA-compliant sidewalks, crosswalks, and pathways.
• Improved drainage solutions

The Mousam Promenade Multi-modal Path (0.9 Miles):

• Full-depth reconstruction of narrow sidewalks to create a 10-foot wide multi-modal pathway along Number One Pond's western shore.
• Partial-depth reconstruction of roadway including road base and surface and curbs.
• Traffic calming features emphasizing pedestrian and bicycle travel.
• Installation of traffic safety devices.
• Addition of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon at Sanford Trails crossing (Winter Street/Route 202 and Riverside Avenue).
• Upgraded drainage via shallow culverts

Cottage Street- Route 202 (0.73 miles):

• Full-depth reconstruction of roadway- including roadway base and surface and curbs - through a narrow corridor, creating a 'gateway to downtown'.
• Reconfigure the Cottage Street/Winter Street/River Street intersection to improve Mill District access and the Mousam Promenade connection

Construct a Park & Ride facility 10 Emerson Street:

• Build a bus stop & 80-spot parking lot, addressing Portsmouth Naval Shipyard workforce needs.
• Create EV charging-ready parking spaces.
• Collaborate with York County Community Action Corporation for transit support, including a bus shelter.