Pedestrian-focused Town Center in works at Scarborough Downs

SCARBOROUGH — Developers of The Downs shared plans for “phase one” of the Town Center development with the Scarborough Planning Board on Jan. 9. The plans included a basic layout of roads and buildings and outlined a vision for the first phase of construction. But some planning board members expressed concern about the possibility of a connector road that could become a high-traffic shortcut. The plans follow master plan approval of the Town Center in November 2022. The master plan for the complete Town Center contains amenities such as restaurants, a central square with green spaces, and retail and residential units. The developer’s concept includes an open-air pavilion with recreational uses. For full article see source: