ACTION 8.5.2

Downtown Redevelopment – 20 Spencer; Village Mkt, Kleen, Parking Lots (PLN)

In Progress
Current Status
The Muse Lebanon/Tamposi selected in March 2024 as the preferred developer of 20 Spencer St based on revised RFP. Site Plan Review approval for 80-unit affordable housing project obtained from Planning Board in Sept. 2024. NHHFA funding application unsuccessful in 2024. City engaged multi-disciplinary consultant team to study and assess potential issues and questions associated with redevelopment of parking lots. EDC and Downtown TIF participated with consultants and helped lead public engagement processes. Community meetings held in Sep 2024 and Feb 2025; final presentation and report anticipated in May 2025. City engineer evaluating developer proposal for left-turn access into Village Market property; Developer has obtained extensions of time from Planning Board. City successfully partnered with LWM to obtain InvestNH grant funds for demolition of parts of redevelopment site. In December 2023, City Council granted 79-E tax relief for 11-year period with condition related to Declaration of Outdoor Recreational Activity. Council re-affirmed 11 years of 79-E tax relief in January 2025.

Key Performance Indicators

Redevelopment of 20 Spencer St. for workforce housing
In Progress
Current Status
Initial agreement with the Braverman Co. to redevelop expired in January of 2023. EDC has provided a recommendation to the CC regarding redevelopment. RF issued in 2022 with 3 respondents. EDC and Downtown TIF began work on developing the options and plan and then suspended that work to focus on 20 Spencer St. The Muse Lebanon/Tamposi selected in March 2024 as the preferred developer of 20 Spencer St based on revised RFP. Site Plan Review approval for 80-unit affordable housing project obtained from Planning Board in Sept. 2024.
Timeline: 2025
Due Date: N/A
Responsible: City Manager
Redevelopment of the parking lots behind City Hall, maintaining the existing parking capacity, developing workforce housing and green space.
In Progress
Current Status
City engaged multi-disciplinary consultant team to study and assess potential issues and questions associated with redevelopment of parking lots. EDC and Downtown TIF participated with consultants and helped lead public engagement processes. Community meetings held in Sep 2024 and Feb 2025; final presentation and report anticipated in May 2025.
Timeline: 2025
Due Date: N/A
Responsible: City Manager Economic Development Commission Planning and Development Downtown TIF
Partner with developer to develop the Village Market property.
In Progress
Current Status
City engineer evaluating developer proposal for left-turn access into Village Market property; Developer has obtained extensions of time from Planning Board.
Timeline: 2025
Due Date: N/A
Responsible: City Manager Economic Development Commission Planning and Development Downtown TIF
Partner with developer to develop the mill property at the former Kleen Laundry site.
In Progress
Current Status
City successfully partnered with LWM to obtain InvestNH grant funds for demolition of parts of redevelopment site. In December 2023, City Council granted 79-E tax relief for 11-year period with condition related to Declaration of Outdoor Recreational Activity. Council re-affirmed 11 years of 79-E tax relief in January 2025.
Timeline: 2025
Due Date: N/A
Responsible: City Manager Planning Board Economic Development Commission Planning and Development Downtown TIF
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