A Comprehensive Corridor Study and Plan for South Street/RTE 13 South in Milford, New Hampshire
South of the Oval: A Comprehensive Corridor Study and Plan for South Street/RTE 13 South in Milford, New Hampshire Patrick Blaisdell Erica Rader Brenton Walsh Department of Geography Keene State College Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Christopher Cusack December 2009 i Acknowledgements We would like to extend our sincere thoughts and gratitude toward the following people for their invaluable assistance throughout the duration of this study. Without their generosity this project could not have been accomplished. Our appreciation goes out to, Bill Parker Town of Milford Community Development Director, Sarah Marchant, Town of Milford Planner and GIS Coordinator, Chris Costantino Town of Milford Conservation Commission, Captain Stephan Toom, Operations Coordinator Milford Police Department, Marti Noel, Town of Milford Assessor, Matt Waitkens, Field Data/Transportation Planner II Nashua Regional Planning Commission, and Stephanie Tetley, Town of Milford Assessing Department Coordinator. We would also like to especially thank our professor, Dr. Christopher Cusack, Ph.D. Professor of Geography, Keene State College, for his persistent guidance and assistance enabling this study to become a success. ii Abstract This transportation corridor analysis analyzes a wide array of current land use and infrastructure issues along the South Street/RTE 13 South corridor commencing from downtown Milford to the Brookline town line. The intent of this examination is to validate the relatively high development potential of the corridor affirmed by the Town of Milford Planning Board and Community Development Department. This study incorporates use of GIS mapping, statistical tests in SPSS, relevant research, and structural and expert oriented surveys. The expert’s survey was administered to 68 Milford Officials to collect valuable opinionated information concerning the corridor.
[Show full text]