Downtown Infrastructure Project Information
Current Phase: Preliminary Design
In July of 2023, the City Council adopted the "Multilane Hybrid" conceptual design for the Downtown Infrastructure Improvement Project. The current Preliminary Design Phase will use the Multilane Hybrid concept to develop the detailed plans and specifications required for construction. This will include multiple opportunities for community involvement.
Detailed information from the completed conceptual design phase is posted online on the consultant's website including utility infrastructure analysis, design concepts, full presentations, traffic and pedestrian analyses, tree study findings, and more.
The Keene Downtown area is the economic engine for the community and represents the spirit and place of Keene. It is critically important to continue investment in the Downtown to support local businesses and the broader community and keep the area relevant and vibrant. Much of Keene's downtown underground infrastructure has aged beyond its useful life including water, sanitary sewer, stormwater, electrical, telecommunication and gas - some of which date back to over 120 years. The last major downtown revitalization occurred in 1988. The need for utility improvements is critical and is now a top priority.
Please check back for updates as the Preliminary Design Phase continues.
Contact:
Keene Public Works, (603) 352-6550
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Documents
March 13, 2024 Presentation Slides: Main Street Streetscape
April 24, 2024 Presentation Slides: Gilbo Avenue and Railroad Square
Meetings and Updates
Design Review Workshops
Three public workshops are scheduled to review preliminary design details. For each of these workshops, the same focus area will be the topic of an MSFI Committee review the following week (see MSFI Meetings schedule below).
Location: Keene Recreation Center, 312 Washington Street, Room 14
| March 6, 2024, 3:00-4:30 PM and 5:30-7:00 PM, Focus Area: Main Street Streetscape | |
| *New Date" April 10, 2024 (Postponed from April 3 due to weather) 3:00-4:30 PM and 5:30-7:00 PM, Focus Area: Gilbo Avenue/Railroad Square |
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| May 1, 2024, 3:00-4:30 PM and 5:30-7:00 PM, Focus Area: Central Square |
MSFI Meetings
The City Council Municipal Services, Facilities, and Infrastructure (MSFI) Committee will hold three special meetings to review specific focus areas. These meetings are open to the public and will take place in Keene City Hall - Council Chambers (2nd floor). The meetings will also be live streamed (on the City website and the City's YouTube channel.)
| March 13, 2024, 5:30 PM, Focus Area: Main Street Streetscape Presentation Slides |
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| April 24, 2024, 5:30 PM, Focus Area: Gilbo Avenue/Railroad Square Presentation Slides |
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| May 8, 2024, 5:30 PM, Focus Area: Central Square |