Manchester Developments

M. Brown · July 22nd, 2005, 05:39 PM

(My Manchester Developments thread from UP
Here is a nice PDF of the developments on Manchester's riverfront. here.

Also here is a page on Manchester's Hotel. here.

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Other Links that I find

Manchester Airport Access Road (open to traffic in 2008)

http://www.intownmanchester.com/pdf/...ter_report.pdf

www.RiverWalkManchester.com (under construction)

Link to Loughlin's post on Manchesters Riverwalk

Manchester Place Luxury Apartments est final completion autumn 2005

Manchester Place Apartments

Granite Street Widening and I-293 Bridge construction and exit 5 reconstruction est final completion 2007

Update on the Granite Street widening and I-293 constrution

Area 1Full Size Image

Area 2Full Size Image

Area 3Full Size Image

Area 4Full Size Image

Area 5 Full Size Image

Loeb Plaza

Families In Transition House

Families In Transition Mill

Pandora Mill Building Hotel Proposal
Pandora Mill Building.

News Paper Article Here.

This pic is by Loughlin

Manchester School Improvements

Manchester School Improvements

Manchester High School Central (Central High School)

Manchester High School West (West High School) The school I graduated from

Manchester High School Memorial (Memorial High School)

Parkside Middle School

Northwest Business Park (est. final completion 2018)

Northwest Business Park

Gale Home For Seniors

Gale Home For Seniors

PeterSmith · July 22nd, 2005, 06:33 PM

I've heard people talking a little here and there about Manchester, but I'm not all that familiar with it. It sounds as though Manchester is experiencing a recent boom. Is this the case? If so, why?

M. Brown · July 22nd, 2005, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by PeterSmith

If so, why?

Its just that time

. It all started with the airport developments. Then all of a sudden it exploded.

PeterSmith · July 22nd, 2005, 07:54 PM

I'm trying to get a grasp of how big this boom is. WHat was Manchester like, say ten years ago?

M. Brown · July 22nd, 2005, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterSmith

I'm trying to get a grasp of how big this boom is. WHat was Manchester like, say ten years ago?

It was a ghost town.

*Sweetkisses* · July 23rd, 2005, 07:57 AM

This is great for Manchester. Hopefully this boom lasts.

Jayayess1190 · July 24th, 2005, 05:01 AM

I say manchester build a lightrail now, to be ready for later

M. Brown · July 24th, 2005, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayayess1190

I say manchester build a lightrail now, to be ready for later

I agree. For ever there have been talks about bringing the commuter rail up to Manch Vegas(or Manch Angeles) but nothing has happened yet except for some proposals. But they are getting ready to start a huge I-93 widening project and they may bring the commuter rail up though the middle of the expressway.

Mike D · October 11th, 2005, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by M. Brown

It was a ghost town.

But even in 1995, Manchester's population was growing, though maybe not in leaps and bounds. I know when I visited there in 1999, only the area closest to the millyards were hopping. I'm happy to hear about all the changes that have taken place since then and I hope to take a trip up to Manchester soon so I can see it for myself.

Mike D · October 11th, 2005, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M. Brown

I agree. For ever there have been talks about bringing the commuter rail up to Manch Vegas(or Manch Angeles) but nothing has happened yet except for some proposals. But they are getting ready to start a huge I-93 widening project and they may bring the commuter rail up though the middle of the expressway.

Commuter rail will defintely benefit Manchester by making easier for people to either commute from there or use it to take a visit. I'm not sure if Manchester is ready for full-blown electric light rail yet (maybe diesel light rail service), but I'd like to see a historical trolley line, like the one in Lowell, running along Elm or Granite Sts.

I seriously hope NHDOT will leave in provisions for commuter rail service along 93 when they widen it. NHDOT needs to take a more pro-active stance toward rail transportation. Gas doesn't cost $1 per gallon anymore and it never will again.

Mike D · October 11th, 2005, 10:09 PM

I don't think they should build the Northwest Business Park (even though it's not scheduled to be completed till 2018). It's too suburban. They should be building more office space downtown and be encouraging businesses to locate to downtown instead of some sprawling cookie-cutter office park off the Everett Turnpike. Put the money that is budgeted for this project into a downtown high-rise office tower or something like it.

sargeantcm · October 12th, 2005, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike D

I seriously hope NHDOT will leave in provisions for commuter rail service along 93 when they widen it. NHDOT needs to take a more pro-active stance toward rail transportation. Gas doesn't cost $1 per gallon anymore and it never will again.

Good luck on that, I don't think Murray (DOT Commissioner) has put too much support behind those proposals. Until this past may, I worked for NHDOT, though not on these larger projects (they get shipped out to consultants due to staffing levels). But I think status quo is weighing a little too heavily on these people. Not to mention Murray will "yes" you to death just to keep you happy. It was sickening when Benson was governor.

Mike D · October 12th, 2005, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by sargeantcm

Good luck on that, I don't think Murray (DOT Commissioner) has put too much support behind those proposals. Until this past may, I worked for NHDOT, though not on these larger projects (they get shipped out to consultants due to staffing levels). But I think status quo is weighing a little too heavily on these people. Not to mention Murray will "yes" you to death just to keep you happy. It was sickening when Benson was governor.

Fortunately Benson is gone. Maybe John Lynch will get things right.

sargeantcm · October 12th, 2005, 03:08 AM

You can say that again. I switched registration to Republican (from "no affiliation") just so I could write in Dick Green for the primary.

I actually got to meet Gov. Lynch on my last day working for (and living in) the state. Seems like a good guy, and infinitely more genuine and personable than that scumbag Benson. Really small guy too, you can't usually pick that up in photos.

July 22nd, 2005, 05:39 PM	#1
M. Brown Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 195 Likes (Received): 0	Manchester Developments (My Manchester Developments thread from UP Here is a nice PDF of the developments on Manchester's riverfront. here. Also here is a page on Manchester's Hotel. here. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Links that I find Manchester Airport Access Road (open to traffic in 2008) http://www.intownmanchester.com/pdf/...ter_report.pdf www.RiverWalkManchester.com (under construction) Link to Loughlin's post on Manchesters Riverwalk Manchester Place Luxury Apartments est final completion autumn 2005 Manchester Place Apartments Granite Street Widening and I-293 Bridge construction and exit 5 reconstruction est final completion 2007 Update on the Granite Street widening and I-293 constrution Area 1Full Size Image Area 2Full Size Image Area 3Full Size Image Area 4Full Size Image Area 5 Full Size Image Loeb Plaza Families In Transition House Families In Transition Mill Pandora Mill Building Hotel Proposal Pandora Mill Building. News Paper Article Here. This pic is by Loughlin Manchester School Improvements Manchester School Improvements Manchester High School Central (Central High School) Manchester High School West (West High School) The school I graduated from Manchester High School Memorial (Memorial High School) Parkside Middle School Northwest Business Park (est. final completion 2018) Northwest Business Park Gale Home For Seniors Gale Home For Seniors

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July 22nd, 2005, 06:33 PM	#2
PeterSmith Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Miami/Baltimore Posts: 4,176 Likes (Received): 25	I've heard people talking a little here and there about Manchester, but I'm not all that familiar with it. It sounds as though Manchester is experiencing a recent boom. Is this the case? If so, why?

July 22nd, 2005, 07:54 PM	#4
PeterSmith Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Miami/Baltimore Posts: 4,176 Likes (Received): 25	I'm trying to get a grasp of how big this boom is. WHat was Manchester like, say ten years ago?

July 23rd, 2005, 07:57 AM	#6
Sweetkisses Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Philadelphia/Brooklyn Posts: 1,044 Likes (Received): 0	This is great for Manchester. Hopefully this boom lasts.

October 11th, 2005, 10:09 PM	#11
Mike D Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 197 Likes (Received): 0	I don't think they should build the Northwest Business Park (even though it's not scheduled to be completed till 2018). It's too suburban. They should be building more office space downtown and be encouraging businesses to locate to downtown instead of some sprawling cookie-cutter office park off the Everett Turnpike. Put the money that is budgeted for this project into a downtown high-rise office tower or something like it.

October 12th, 2005, 03:08 AM	#14
sargeantcm Hee Hee! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Buffalonian by day, Asleepian by night Posts: 3,044 Likes (Received): 0	You can say that again. I switched registration to Republican (from "no affiliation") just so I could write in Dick Green for the primary. I actually got to meet Gov. Lynch on my last day working for (and living in) the state. Seems like a good guy, and infinitely more genuine and personable than that scumbag Benson. Really small guy too, you can't usually pick that up in photos.