URBAN DESIGN ASSOCIATES
Benches
Several benches along
Main Street are poorly
located. Benches that
face traffic or are located
in the middle of
sidewalks are rarely
used, Where possible,
benches should either be
paired, facing each
other, or they should be
located with their backs
to storefronts.
Diagrams
Inappropriate bench
location (below left}
Appropriate bench
location (below right}
re-invest. The Master Plan therefore rec-
ommends pursuing a responsible mainte-
nance and upgrade program for
streetscaping on Main Street North as an
early action item for the City. At a mini-
mum, “responsible maintenance” should
include annual inspection of sidewalk
Nashua Downtown Master Plan
conditions following the spring thaw and 54
immediate replacement of damaged
pavers. In addition, the City should con-
sider utilizing a more delicate sidewalk
sweeper, one that does not damage the
pavers as it cleans them.
Pavers and grates on
Main Street in need of
replacement
