The Opportunity Corridor is one of the most valuable physical and economic assets for the future of the City of Concord. Running north-south between the downtown and the Merrimack River, and comprising approximately 500 acres of land, the corridor has always been a prime transportation spine, which led to its initial adoption as a place for shipping and manufacturing. The economy has evolved through the years, but the logic of using the corridor as a transportation spine remains intact. Today, the industries and manufacturing that had clustered along the main rail line connecting Canada to New England have been replaced by shopping malls, warehouses, and underutilized parcels that are poised to become prime redevelopment sites in the new economy.

This master plan is an effort to respond the key outstanding questions regarding the future character of the land along the corridor – how should it be developed, and what should be preserved? What uses will contribute the most to the economy and civic identity of Concord? How will this corridor serve as a gateway to a historic community that is the capital of New Hampshire? How can our contemporary appreciation and understanding of open space and the environment guide the area in the future? (Taken from www.onconcord.com)

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