The Downs is transforming 577 acres into Southern Maine’s most dynamic community, where living, working, and exploring come together like never before. At the heart of it all is Scarborough’s first-ever downtown, designed to be a destination for businesses, residents, and visitors alike.
Shops, restaurants, and gathering places that will redefine convenience and community.
A built-in audience for shops, restaurants, and services.
High-quality healthcare services, right in the heart of town.
Offering visitors a welcoming place to stay, just minutes from Portland.
A retail giant with a cult following, drawing millions of visitors to Scarborough, boosting the local economy, and creating jobs.
A new restaurant and bar from one of Maine’s most beloved and award-winning breweries.
The supermarket, which has stores in Biddeford, Westbrook and Topsham, will employ 300 people.
For the first time, Scarborough will have a true downtown, one designed for people, not just cars. The Town Center at The Downs will bring new shops, restaurants, offices, and gathering spaces, creating a central hub for the entire community.
With new businesses opening, more homes filling up, and a downtown finally coming to life, Scarborough is evolving, and The Downs is driving its growth.
The Town Center at The Downs will feature a European-inspired “woonerf” street—a dynamic, shared space where pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles move together seamlessly. Popular in cities across Europe and beyond, woonerfs (voh-nerfs) transform streets into vibrant public spaces, prioritizing people over traffic.
More than just a roadway, this space is designed for outdoor dining, live music, seasonal markets, and community events, a place to sip coffee at a sidewalk café, browse a weekend art fair, or enjoy a concert under the stars. At The Downs, the woonerf is just one way design brings people together and creates a more walkable, connected community.
The Downs is more than a development, it’s a growing community shaped by the people who live, work, and gather here. As the Town Center comes to life, it will bring new energy, new opportunities, and new ways to experience Scarborough.
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