Город Оуберн запрашивает мнения жителей по плану оживления улицы Минот для развития экономики и транспорта

Auburn seeks input on Minot Avenue revitalization plan to boost economy, mobility AUBURN (WGME) - The city of Auburn is taking a closer look at how to revitalize a key stretch of Minot Avenue, with city leaders hearing directly from residents and business owners about what they want the corridor to become. The city’s focus is on Minot Avenue from Court Street to the traffic circle, an area officials describe as an important entrance into downtown with significant potential. The goals of the effort include boosting the local economy, making travel along the corridor easier for everyone and ensuring future improvements are well-planned. - Also read: Maine State Police on scene of 'incident' in Brunswick, neighbors report hearing gunshots Mayor Jeff Harmon says one of the challenges is the way traffic currently moves through the area. “One is the traffic pattern its really not conducive right now to interacting with business or housing in this corridor,” Harmon said. Residents and business owners pointed to issues they want addressed, including abandoned buildings along Minot Avenue that they say do little to draw people into downtown. Lily Krietzberg, an Auburn business owner and resident, says the area doesn’t feel connected to the rest of downtown even for people who live nearby. “There are some businesses there, but they don't really feel accessible, and I live really close, but it doesn't feel like this is part of that downtown region at all, so I feel like there needs to be more to bring a little bit of life to that corridor,” Krietzberg said. Some residents say they would like to see vacant buildings repurposed for mixed-used housing or businesses. Others suggest adding more bike lanes, pedestrian paths or more greenery along the stretch. No official projects have been funded yet, but the city plans to conduct a traffic study for the corridor. Harmon says the intent is not for the city to develop the area itself, but to create conditions that encourage private investment. “This isn't the type of plan where the city is doing this so the city can undertake some type of development. The city is really trying to create the opportunity to attract private investments for developers to come to the area,” Harmon said. City officials say the next step is narrowing down the options and identifying a preferred master plan for the area.