A Plan for Redevelopment
Why Now?
The Horizon study commissioned by the parks and recreations committee clearly identified the need for a major upgrade of the area.
The facility is close to forty years old and is falling apart and non compliant with ADA and other code requirements.
Lodge capacity of 100 does not meet the current and future needs.
We need to invest now to ensure financial viability and continue continued service rather the continued patch job approach.
There is a critical need for economic investment for Camden and the region's future. Recreation and sense of place as outlined in the Brookings Study supports the need and plan.
Extending the length of visitors stay and use of the outdoor recreational activities in the region makes sound business sense.
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A 4 Season Recreation Area
That serves the youth and adults of Camden, the region and the state of Maine.
That is an economic engine and catalyst for the region.
That is a World Class destination area for the state of Maine and New England.
That has activities and a venue that serves a wide group of users.
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Parameters
4 Season Community Recreation Area and Center
Retains a sense of place place-family feel, welcoming, casual, active, connected to the environment, embraces the natural beauty of the site, green.
Serves wide range of users and events.
Hikers, bikers, canoeists, league and team sports, skiers, snow boarders, tubers, toboganners, skaters, Frisbee golfers, young and old alike.
Weddings, conferences, town functions, fund raisers, family reunions, indoor and outdoor concerts, destination dining.
Engages community partners and supporters
Coastal Mountain and Georges Valley Land Trust, Penobscot Bay YMCA, Parks and Recreation, Mid Coast
Mountain Bikers, Ragged Mountain Ski and Snow Board
Club.
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Next Steps
Refinement of the plan based on community input and designers.
Feasibility study to gauge support.
Final plan
Present the plan for approval
Kick Kick-off project and fundraising
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