ACTION 8.5.1

Implement West Lebanon Charrette Studies

In Progress
Current Status

Negotiations continue with NH DOT to acquire a portion of the railyard and develop it into a recreational area. NH DOT has conceptually approved design for multi-use path along CT riverfront. NH Attorney General is not agreeing to terms of environmental liability ownership, potentially stalling land ownership transfer indefinitely. WLRAC and EDC analyzed the potential benefits of creating a TIF district in West Lebanon. The discussions were put on hold in the absence of a defined public improvement to be undertaken.

Key Performance Indicators

West Lebanon Main St. Improvements completed NLT 2026
In Progress
Objective

Main Street Improvements split into 2 phases for budgetary purposes. Phase 1: Main Street streetscape improvements and storm drainage upgrades; Phase 2: Main/Bridge Street roundabout

Current Status

Final design underway; complete design in 2025, bid in winter 2025, begin construction in spring 2025. PLN: Environmental review complete, action plan submitted, authorization for funding from HUD (AUGR) obtained. Continued grant advancement.

Timeline: 2025
Due Date: Dec 31, 2025
Responsible: Public Works West Lebanon Revitalization Commission
Redevelopment of 14, 28 and 30 Main St.
In Progress
Objective


Current Status

Property acquisition negotiated, closing completed May 2023. RFP for Main Street parcels issued March 2024 for potential redevelopment proposals. No viable responses were received. The City is now initiating direct discussions with area firms to consider redevelopment projects.

Timeline: 2025, 2026
Due Date: Dec 31, 2025
Responsible: City Manager Planning and Development West Lebanon Revitalization Commission
Support Lebanon-Hanover partnership for multimodal connectivity in Route 10 corridor, e.g., West Lebanon and Hanover Greenway (WAHG) path initiative.
In Progress
Objective


Current Status

City to apply for grant-funded technical assistance to support WAHG feasibility study.

Timeline: 2025
Due Date: Dec 31, 2025
Responsible: Planning and Development West Lebanon Revitalization Commission