Then and Now: Walk Down Main Street

with Mike Sanphy from the Westbrook Historical Society

Sunday, May 8 at 11:00 AM

Estimated duration: One hour

This walk is led by local historian, author of the newly published book Westbrook Remembered, and longtime member of the Westbrook Historical Society - Mike Sanphy. Experience the stories, see the pictures, and remember – or imagine - what Main Street used to be.

Accessibility:

This walk will take place on the sidewalk, so it will be wheelchair and stroller friendly.

Starting and ending point:

The intersection of Spring and Main Street in Westbrook.

For questions about this walk, please email janeswalkme@gmail.com

Designing Downtown Spaces

with Rhonda Forrester from Downtown Westbrook

Sunday, May 8 at 11:00 AM

Estimated duration: One hour

Discover Downtown through the lens of Civil Engineering and Urban Planning, with DDW Board member, Portland Trails member and Civil Engineer, Rhonda Forrester. Curious what is considered when designing downtown spaces? What do we need to consider when connecting our neighborhoods? What’s so important about stormwater, anyway? Rhonda will help you discover the planning and design necessary to create urban landscapes, and what trails you can access right from downtown.

Accessibility:

This walk will be led on sidewalks and paved paths, so it will be wheelchair and stroller friendly.

Starting and ending point:

Riverbank Park Roundabout

For questions about this walk, please email janeswalkme@gmail.com