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Home My WebLink About2023-07-10 23-218 OrderCITY COUNCIL ACTION Council Meeting Date: Item No: Responsible Dept: Requested Action: Summary Committee Action Meeting Date: For: Against: City Manager City Solicitor Finance Director Map/Lot: Introduced for: Order Committee: Action: Staff Comments & Approvals Date: Item No: Assigned to Councilor: 23-218 JULY 10,2023 Exhibit A 2�218 ' i JL1LY 1q,2(323 ,i ,jj�� , , ��,,,,,,,. / � ,1 �'� � �� a� ,� ;� i,%� �� , ��- � 1��,,,, ,➢J , , ��if, i;�, � �i%%/�� ;� �V�141@Q(��Ra1��t��s��r�� ' �111��5\�Uv �%� ; � � �%� i��U�� "�(er�Utir�aa�as�rr�ur!�r�r�Ur�u,�cG��' / � ��/lfl , �, �„,, , ��/ �i/� ..�ii,:;;� %/��ii �irw��morNa�rrctr�rv�urGfi%rs!��u;l��%�i r'� I �� iii�i � � l I �� / � /r/ r!f f �i � �/ �� ,/�� 6�11��/N �� r ��/��% ,,�, ; ��/�� F ay � � � � � , ,.� ,.� �" „� :� �, � %,/ , , ii , �� . �� . � � ��u�.�� ww O%,/ � �%/i� % ;�� /� f� �,,,,� ,�% ' %�%�'�� ,�,,,,,,�� ' �. ;/�vf%��,��,,,,;'� �� %� ,�� `',�� % ;%� ri�r��5 �i %f � ' �� . � , � ,o�� m ��' Ililii�Vi�i� t�� ,��iu�ii�� , ''� „ ��;`� �,��!"�III�� III li ; �� / , j�� ; ��f,f , � ��f� � , %�/�� i� ��;///�/,� � �/%�� J��j , ��I/ � �%�%�� i�� J f�/�i��i%� D /// �/ ,, ,� 11J��11�%�o��ii �� /��i��ii C��f��/%i��iii'�///�iii�� ,,;,,,,,, ii/iii ,,'i o ��Yry � a,�_ �� y1� Y p Fv .. �I�. � / )�I�� IYJYI f % I� %; /„ , I4 � � V �f' '�n@, . � !f(y ,H�'�" 1 7, " �: � � �� i h x, J 4 � [�,�� , '�`� ,. � ��ii��i �'�!�i ��ii��i�"��o�'�'..., �� , - �� ,�if„y,. - �''' �'' � ��IN�� I6 � ��4� � , �;;; , �. w ,; � �,8� �w �i��Y,�� ` ; ,. � , ��a�� -,��, i Ill I��I�e IIc� �� I� � �� I� : � �„�,� � ��6�� , �� ;� � �� „� � �� r: �� u u � � ; �, � � f , �� „�, � � ��, � �„�' I�I� � , � � ,,�� 0��t�"� � �� 1 . ,� � j �' � ,; ,� �� ,;, �� , �, �; ; � � r�;:Y ` , ,,,,, , � � � I�i�I�p�� '�J � ��,� ,�� ,�,, � �� i�'�� i �, ��,o, � �, 1� �' I, i ,.�i�� I � � I I �p� , ��. 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Bazinet Rick Fournier, Chair Jonathan Boucher Susan Hawes Edwin Brush Joseph Leonard Patricia Hayes Cara Pelletier Kenneth Huhn Gretchen Schaefer ponald Meagher Jonathan Sprague Reese S. Perkins Dan Tremble Joshua Saucier � ��,�„.,� Dina Yacoubagha � � � ,,� � ,.: . �� City Staff �� Melissa Bickford, Development Assistant David Bushey, Deputy Police Chief Anthony Caruso, Director, Bangor International Airport Philip Drew, Assessor Other Stakeholders Rindy Fogler, Community Services Program Manager Betsy Lundy, Director, Downtown Bangor Partnership Patty Hamilton FNP, Director, Public Health Bangor Livable Communities Committee William Harper, GIS Technician Mark Hathaway, Police Chief City of Bangor Project Team Thomas Higgins, Fire Chief Anne Krieg, Community & Economic Development Director Aaron Huotari, Director, Department of Public Works Anja Collette, Planning Analyst Debbie Laurie, City Manager Steve Bolduc, Economic Development Officer Laurie Linscott, Bus Superintendent, Community Connector Tyler Collins, Community & Economic Development Officer Richard May, Stormwater Utility Technician Tanya Emery, former Community& Economic Development Eric Pelletier, Deputy Fire Chief Director Amanda Smith, Director of Water Quality Management John Theriault, City Engineer Consultant Team Evan Thomas,Assistant Director, Bangor International Airport Lead - BerryDunn Tracy Willette, Director, Parks and Recreation Department Sub-consultant- FHI Studio Jeff Wallace, Director, Code Enforcement Designer- Williams&Company On the cover: Photo of Paul Bunyan statue,designed by J.Normand Martin Photo of Downtown Bangor by Denis Tangney Jr. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2 23-218 JULY 10,2023 11�1 ��j�',%,, 111'il� 11111111 � .%' 111 �� .%' 1�' �ll� � 11�� 11111�' �ll ��11�1 '°°°°°� Executive Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Policies and Actions (continued) Mobility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 What is a Comprehensive Plan? . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Facilities and Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Planning Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Arts and Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 A Community-Driven Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Planning in Bangor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Fiscal capacity and capital planning . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Implementation Efforts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Recent Planning Initiatives. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Implementation Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Coordination of Planning Initiatives. . . . . . . . 13 Why is this important? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Looking Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Implementation matrix overview. . . . . . . . . . . .99 Looking Forward. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Identifying Priorities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Putting the Plan into action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Engaging the Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Implementation Matrix Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Engagement and Outreach Strategies. . . . . . . . . 18 Implementation Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Community Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Opportunities for Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Regional Coordination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 A Vision for the Future . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Vision Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Homelessness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Workforce Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Climate Action Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Future Land Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Natural Systems Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Purpose of the Future Land Use Map . . . . . . . . .30 Arts, Culture, and Recreation Economy . . . . . . . 136 Process of Developing the Future Land Use Map. . .30 Land Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Appendices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Appendix A: Engagement Summary. . . . . . . . . 138 Policies and Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Appendix B: Glossary of Terms. . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Land Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Appendix C: Related Plans and Studies . . . . . . . 155 Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Appendix D: Inventory and Analysis. . . . . . . . . 156 Economic Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Source:City of Bangor � ��,,,,,,,,,,,, �� „ ,,,,, �� , �,, ,,,,,. , „ ,..,; �� „ � �,,,,; � , �� ,r � c. �� „ �� i �ii. ,, i r �i _,� �i i i i � o i � i ii ii i oiiii % . , � „ ii ,; i , i i ii i , ,�, i „ � _, � i . � ,. .. 1 ///%/% ,I%% . , /////l,//%% _ iii//�,. /.., i .... % //// ii�, J / / / / / „ / � .„ i i// , ,, iriii/i v� � . i, ////,/, //% �, ,,,... . / / /,. ,, /,. , i ///%%lllll l// i, ,� , ll//,/,%...,%/,,,, // , �/ %i / ,,,, / /// // %/ ii� IJ�J//, / / / , i � ��/iii/0 /., � , , ,/, i/D/. �i ,,, , � , � % / /.o0%d/// , //,/ , O „ „, . �/,/%,,,,,,, %. � � i / /%/ai,,,,,, ia� / �� / ,�///�,/ i/ � ��< ffi/,//////„�. , ,�/ // �%%/,/,///////// �/ �� ///// / / ,/ ��,i /i�� , ,,, ,,, ,„ , /%,. ;%%//,//,/%��i;�/i�� , �,//O o�,� �/�i/%%�r/�i��/%///////// .,,., � ,,.?irr ��,�/�/�� .///�,,� �� iic,,;1��i//ii %/%/%/„iiiii/%%�/%i//�i�� .. iiiiiiiiii�/%%%� iii /iaiii i, ;,. i � ,,,,� �,, „ ,,,,�,,,,i ��o;,,i,��%�i//%////%//,/%%��,;;�,,,,,�a� p .,.k . .... ..... ... ..�.. � � 4 �,:; 4 ffi CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 3 „ %„�'/r!!, 11�•. //////iiii / ./ . 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'�n; . „4'� � � � �&'�� . f .,� � �"i I f �r � � ��" ��u kISU��f��V�I��Ytl�u�Pd u��"�`�+ �'� ��'�".� ��I rc�d� �Wlv��G f �g�� i� il v �� v � , �iu �r + � r � r � ,��x ,� �� o� N � ��rc�»r,��l�� +�� / � , � , � � � „ ��,, r � r,�U�� i�l �'�' �,�� y� � '�y �ba�i „ „�' � � i- �" � � � � � �� .�»�rrc�, , '�' i r ..w� d �r, ! ..� � , � .� � ��F' *��i, . � � 1 I f R UI 'a'?I� ��1�i, d� I / �� I / „ ,,,,, ., � p..,.a s�' '�r ��, 1 �� ,n.n �� F�� ,� .'V4� '�M11�1'�II �;. q w n. �, �� i; � r"a�� 9 u�Q" y, �'� �J��;� VM � f r��rG�'��"�/r��IVfI� ��/) r �,�� % U �l � r u r a; �/r y � � ��wµ � � � �""�� u i a � �i ^ r ��i w. � � u a�e u � ,�W�w Hr � p , �,�, �7 �� ,, �� '., . �uI�uq 4� j� ,,, ,� . � � �� . i�i �� . � � �� ry` � � � � ,,S� i. zyr�,„.� r�Jr ��I�V�R ,f��y,H�1 , li �I�� , l� u � N y�! ��, r°e'' ' �( i ��9h a � � i� �G� `f µ �wew� i "1 t � �� t � � „•, ...� V� .,;�;'�w;, I.... {" ' � 1�1�1 ��TM"'i i" �. , � , . , �� U ar , l �.. ,r:� �� o P,,,n� i 10 " � � � „ „�.. + �% ,u . ..? / �. ,y , , II � �u� J ( j / . . � wi � ��I II lmro,w � �a� �I „ � . , ,�"�,�ti"'rhaniN�ire J„ ,..„ � t �� ..,��'�� "f � � ��f.. �. i .»r i., , ..s� ;; ;,., .- ... �� ;, ; ' i , „ .. . ,..�� . � �;,„;� ,, :, � ....,.,. � �� ii . � ... � '� % � � �� / U �ii//!ii i i�//��l�f�;/ii J/,� f � 1f j��l� �!� i � � i � �t ��?`�� ' % �i�� %� � � � � '�' r�, i , ` � ��%��, `�° �''� %%� 6 � '��,(� y �,,,ys � �� ,� �''�� . . �ull ... � . 23-218 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY JULY 10,2023 Despite its numerous assets, Bangor's population has Comprehensive Plan was developed. A consistent theme remained relatively stagnant since the 1970s, with a slight heard from residents,stakeholders, City staff, and elected decline from 2010 to 2020. The City is currently recovering officials is the enormous potential of the City and the from the COVID-19 pandemic, a public health crisis with commitment of the community to realize that potential wide-ranging impacts including an increase in the number through enhancing the City's many existing assets. of individuals experiencing homelessness in the region and a growing housing crisis. In addition, the City, region, and City stakeholders have come together to create a vision state are working to attract and develop workers across for a more vibrant, resilient, safe, and inclusive community. all industries in the face of a shrinking workforce as the Achieving this vision will require great collaboration among population ages and young people leave the state. City and regional leaders, community organizations, educational institutions, the business community, residents, Recent national and global events have also brought and other stakeholders. This Plan also acknowledges opportunity and changes to Bangor and the region. In 2021, the importance of promoting the City's unique assets Maine ranked first, nationally, as the state with the highest and leveraging the progress already made by City staff, percentage of inbound moves and ranked second in 2022, community groups, the state, and grassroots initiatives with continued in-migration of people who are drawn to to incrementally improve the quality of life and social and the state's small communities and pristine open spaces' economic opportunities in Bangor. New investment in redeveloping downtown, resurgence in post-pandemic passenger travel at Bangor International The City recognizes that building a strong and resilient Airport, and a slight (and unanticipated) increase in city for the 21st century requires an approach to decision- resident population from 2020 to 2022 are all signs of making that centers equity and sustainability. This Plan was growth and opportunity rovides a framework to ��r��'�� , , � t �,��a�'� ,�� W_., � � e� in Ban or.This Plan r ° �� 1 , ° e� � � � � � ", , , � u � r ' ' ��i��, � � i�a� p , � i ' � �i �,� " ��I �";. r i� 1 ' i � J �� roi� � strategically encourage ��a�r�� ,��;�ru� �� rM ��1��1�J� y��J��l�i� � � / � '� i/rr�i�l°�'lfY��1J�7�17P�%, ,,,-- �� .:i//,��w��I�IVNNorr�� d"!ff',a'��rtl�� continued population ,, " ��y�� `"�` �p�� , , , ili "'i V�III�IW 1Y1� � ��V�I� �� "� �,d�+ growth to strengthen the � � � ` � , ;�� ,��i ��' � ��I�f��!��`" �� , � ��y� �� r�� a��'b�� ' I'e 101�'S WOI'I<f01'Ce c91�C� �� rrriU - °fr`� 7�� r � 1� �q� "I� t %l�r�r� g m''"�I� � � t i � !�' � � I� w�� r� �71r1��.;.,",. 9 ino �� .am i i Mj'�''. 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CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 6 23-218 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY JULY 10,2023 developed through lenses of equity and sustainability to '� ��'��' !l a��5i�ix� +,k�risi,� . encourage and support growth and change from within the , , e,t, �' � � ��'��,U �� community, which benefits the whole community rather � ' "'�n, than through prescriptive policy changes. � <� "� r �� '.' ��r f''` �%, ,,,r Several key themes and top priorities were identified through community engagement and outreach, induding I ` affordable housing,the need for a variety of housing types, and the protection and preservation of natural areas and This document is intended to be easy to navigate and natural systems. All of these priorities are dependent on for all stakeholders to access and use in implementing policies established in this Plan to review, update, and the Plan. The Plan structure builds from the big picture amend local land use ordinances. The City recognizes the visioning effort to the specific detailed recommendations need to first ensure that the City's regulatory framework of action items. is consistent with the City's goals before moving forward on other programs and initiatives. Economic The foundation for the Plan is the vision statement for the development is another key priority for City stakeholders. City, which expresses the values of community members. While several policies within this Plan address economic From the vision statement, the City established 10 goals growth specifically,the concept of asset-based economic that further communicate Bangor's priorities and address development is applied throughout the Plan with policies key challenges. Fifty policies were developed to support and actions that address livability and the enhancement of these goals, with most policies addressing more than one the City's existing resources, including parks, walkability, goal. While policies have been broken down into seven a vibrant downtown, transit, educational institutions, categories for organizational purposes (land use, housing, community services, housing, and recreational amenities. economic development, mobility, environment, facilities and services, and culture), many policies impact a variety While this document provides individual policy and of topic areas and each of the City's 10 goals has multiple action recommendations to address key issues and further City goals, these policies and actions are policy recommendations to support it. An explanation of each policy and how it relates to the City's big picture goals interrelated. The Plan is intended to be a cohesive or and vision is provided along with several action items to comprehensive strategy for Bangor's future growth implement the policy. Finally, the implementation plan lays and development. Once implemented, over time, these out each policy and associated action items with guidance individual action items will, collectively, move the City for implementing each action. forward toward its vision. Addressing complex issues and building a strong community cannot be done in Background information collected and organized within silos by individual departments or groups. This Plan was an inventory and analysis of the City's current conditions developed collaboratively with input from a variety of in accordance with the Maine Growth Management Act is stakeholders and presents a framework for collaboration in included in the appendices. The Plan highlights essential implementing this Plan for the next decade. information from the inventory in the following chapters that address key issues for Bangor. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 7 2�-218 JULY 1 Q,2(323 In the fall c�f 2421, Bangc�r began a prc�cess tc� deuelc�p a neuu Cc�mprehensiue P1an. Sin�e the �ity's last Cc�mpref�ensiue Plan in 2412, there haue b�en many �firu�tural, ecc�nc�mic, and pc�licy changes that haue �� affected the Cit�. 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I �� i�. ,,,,o , � �z, // t,:/i � ,� �, i r„l,,,..✓ i i/>.l� ////.,... . , , ,; / / , ; , / „ �,. ✓r,, , .,a r, ,,,,,�� .. , , ,.;. � ..✓/%��„ „�/c.� -;,<, G/ , / c,��n,��„i�/// / i,,�, /, :�, ii, �rao i ii,,�iiori �rr ii '.. ,. , // �� > l �� I �r � I)I&i� � r�lv�� r//f „ � ,, , , //0�� %. � J � oi.��lll��'( l��1,,,.� ��r,�,,, „�� , �, , G �,;,, i �, � �� f ,/i/% ��, �/,l/�„� , '�� ,�f� ..��/%/1 i�ul/✓Fiii%/,-.. , ,.,,, ii./h�:,: /c a/� �i�;;�, �.r , iu; . ,,,,, „i, ,�;��'1!%J��✓��fil��i�,:��/ai ii,l o%i��,��f I.�,/iae�, I„ f / �/ iii/,'��////�i�li;i r��, .,,��„" , ,,,;o. ��C,�/UG /iiiic,✓i,,,,i a�.i� 23-218 INTRODUCTION JULY 10,2023 � � II Vision Statement I N "� ��° Public Participation Summary � �� Regional Coordination Program The Comprehensive Plan is a long-term vision and ��,,, Future Land Use Plan roadmap that will guide the City of Bangor's future. ry�t,,, Topic Areas- induding goals, analysis, conditions and This Plan establishes a framework for Bangor's land use trends, policies, and implementation strategies for each planning and zoning policies and will guide decisions of the following areas: on managing growth and redevelopment, investing in capital improvements, and addressing community issues, a. Historic and Archaeological Resources including affordable housing, economic development, and b. Water Resources environmental protection. c. Natural Resources d. Agricultural and Forest Resources The State of Maine (the state) requires municipalities e. Marine Resources (if applicable) to create comprehensive plans to plan for and manage f. Population and Demographics growth and development. The state specifies the minimum g. Economy requirements necessary for comprehensive plans in h. Housing accordance with the Growth Management Act (30-A i. Recreation M.R.S.A. §§ 4312- 4350). Through this law, the state j. Transportation requires any future land use, zoning, growth management, k. Public Facilities and Services and impact fee ordinances to follow the Comprehensive I. Fiscal Capacity and Capital Investment Plan Plan. The following are the state's minimum required m. Existing Land Use components of a comprehensive plan: �f�� Applicability �, �y, �� Evaluation l, „ � ';f � ; ` ; �dt Certification r�j/� �r , , /�i„ ',i ,f�� i �� ,, � �� ''� , , �I ' � r��:�; �� i � ,<; , �'�, � � � � 1l//� � ' ! %/��¢, �::�, trl.i i l�%/� � � ��//,,, �� In the fall of 2021, Bangor began a process to develop � � j/��;,,,;, a new Comprehensive Plan. Since the City's last �� Comprehensive Plan in 2012, there have been many ,,, , // �"��jU�� structural, economic, and policy changes that have � �� affected the City. The City began the planning process ,%��i� ��J� � with an inventory and analysis of existing conditions �� to better understand current and emerging issues. � �, '«� �� Some of the key issues identified in this process were affordable housing,the increased prevalence of people �; � y experiencing homelessness, current and future impacts � � , , � '� �, � ��; ��'i��u�l'�II��C�I�� of climate change, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 9 23-218 INTRODUCTION JULY 10,2023 Input Input lnput Input � � Input �. � Yisian �� 1 11 1 1� 1 �� 1 1� ��1 �� `�1� 1�1� �� . � � � � � �... m. , m. , � m. , � � � � � � \ � � \ . � . � . \ � � \ � � � � � � � � � � � \ � \ \ \ � � � � \ � \ � \ � � �\ � \\ � �\ � � � � 1 1 �1�11�� \ ��\ i�m i�m i�m i�m i�m i�m Action Items The inventory and analysis laid the groundwork for use plan identifies priority development areas within a the community engagement process and served "growth boundary", where development will be driven. It as a foundation for developing policy and action also identifies rural areas where conservation should be recommendations. prioritized. The future land use plan depicts zones for open space, commercial areas, downtown, various residential A robust community engagement effort was conducted areas, the airport, and the waterfront. The future land use to understand the values of Bangor residents and map will be used to support the goals that were identified stakeholders and develop a vision for the future of the during the community engagement process. City. Input from community members formed the City's vision and goals and guided the development of policy The vision and community goals were also used to recommendations to achieve the vision. develop policy recommendations to address current and emerging issues and work toward implementing the City's Public outreach from previous planning efforts, including vision.Action items were created to provide actionable the Economic Development Strategy and American steps that the City can take to achieve each policy goal. Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding meetings, were City stakeholders, including City staff,City Council,and reviewed and also informed the development of this Plan. the Planning Board,provided feedback on policies and action items. Goals identified during the community engagement process were used to develop a future land use plan. The An implementation plan was created as a framework to land use plan identifies broad categories of land use, guide the implementation of Plan policies and to identify and the intensity of land use across areas of the City. It specific actions associated with achieving the goals of guides policy surrounding land use, acts as the foundation the plan. It also identifies responsible parties and partners for the City's zoning regulations, and will guide future to be involved in carrying out each part of the Plan. The amendments to the City's zoning regulations. The land implementation plan establishes ownership and priority of CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 10 23-218 INTRODUCTION JULY 10,2023 action items to help ensure that the City sees results from meetings and workshops of the City Council and Planning the entire comprehensive planning effort. Board. Feedback on each stage of the Plan was solicited via online comments, online surveys, at community events, and This Plan was intentionally structured, based on community at public meetings. Input received during each phase of the feedback, to establish a vision for Bangor prior to process was carefully considered, and revisions were made developing goals and policies. Goals were then introduced in response to stakeholder comments where appropriate. to build upon the vision statement. Policies and actions support the City's goals. The implementation plan drives action and creates a framework to achieve Bangor's vision. I I Project Timeline: lmp/ementation efforts �� '� Inventory&Analysis Bangor's prior Comprehensive Plan was completed in 2012. December 2021 - March 2022 This updated Plan builds upon the strategies of earlier planning efforts and provides innovative approaches to ��' �� 2 address new challenges. Since the 2012 Comprehensive Visioning Plan was adopted, the City of Bangor has undergone March -June 2022 several planning initiatives and projects and taken important steps to reach the goals of the 2012 Plan. �� Policy&Strategy Recommendations July- November 2022 Some accomplishments since the 2012 Plan include: �� n� Regulations to allow for accessory dwelling units Implentation Plan n� Modifications to permit new uses in certain districts December 2022- February 2023 n� Implementation of a municipal stormwater utility FI S� � n� Preservation of additional open space areas Final Plan February- April 2023 �° Continued maintenance and enhancement of City parks n� Continued maintenance and enhancements to � � I � I N utility infrastructure n� Construction of the Davis Brook combined sewer overflow(CSO)storage tank This document is truly a community-driven plan, based on - - - - - - - - - input from residents, City staff, business owners, and other �°' Construction of the Community Connector stakeholders. Opportunities for community involvement Transit Center were offered throughout the process. Feedback from visioning sessions and online engagement early in the This Plan incorporates priorities from the prior visioning process informed the development of the City's Comprehensive Plan that are still relevant (protection vision statement and goals and set a foundation for of natural areas and water quality, improved pedestrian developing policy recommendations and establishing connectivity, support for cultural programs and events, priorities. At each stage of the process, draft documents etc.), and integrates those values into recommendations were shared publicly via the project website and at public within the context of today's challenges. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 11 23-218 INTRODUCTION JULY 10,2023 Recentplanninginitiatives Through community outreach efforts, a survey,stakeholder input,staff interviews, physical site evaluations, and Most recently, the City completed an Economic benchmark analysis, the City was able to identify current Development Strategy designed to set clear and parks and recreation needs and create a plan to prioritize achievable economic development goals and create improvements. Short-term, mid-term, and long-term policies and programs to achieve the goals. The policy projects are laid out in the master plan. recommendations laid out in this Plan focused on the positioning and branding of the City,downtown In 2021, the City also completed the Bangor International development,development around the Bangor Mall,jobs,and Airport Master Plan. The plan discusses the growth of the housing.The strategic plan was completed in January 2022. airport in recent years and initial recovery from impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. It also forecasts commercial The City adopted a Parks and Recreation Master Plan and military aircraft operations, passenger demands, and in 2021. The goal of the master plan was to assess how general aviation activity. The plan discusses options for well existing facilities and programs addressed the expansion and accommodating growth. The airport also community's needs, create benchmarks to guide decision- does not meet several Federal Aviation Administration making, and identify and prioritize investments in future design standards, and the plan outlines key steps to correct programs to address community needs. The plan covers current deficiencies. parks and recreation facilities managed by the City's Parks and Recreation Department, including the recreation In March 2019, the Bangor Housing Work Group developed center,outdoor public pools,skating arena,athletic fields, the Recommendations to Improve the Status of Housing in neighborhood parks, playgrounds,and natural areas and trails. Bangor report. The report examines the status of housing in the City and provides an action plan to address the H� condition of rental housing, housing affordability, and "� ��"� opportunities to increase housing supply. �, � ,�� 7 �� ,.��i�w��l".! , � Other key City planning initiatives are referenced in this , � � � , Plan and have provided guidance on policy and action - recommendations: �WIJ�I� �,l�, l�� I �I� �� ; �� - - - - - - - - - � » Bangor Stormwater Management Plan (2021) � � - - - - - - - - - '�� ''��r r° o ,, Rolland F. Perry City Forest Management Plan (2021) r � � �� iair�U�i/ �r��°' �� - - - �� IUU��U��; � r , � Bangor Broadband Strategic Plan and Roadmap (2020) �� ,��t� �' �� F �" �� „ �;`� ��``��'�{°��"' �`�'�� Ban or Transit Stud 2019 � � � z��.�rx�� `� � �� ir� , ��t�t � g Y C ) ��r��q�w� ��,� : .��y,� �,, � �"�� - - - - �� 1� � �m � � Bangor Public Health &Community Services �� '�!�� Strategic Plan (2018) 4� �i°'''! �%ii�� ,"`�t `. ,;" � ,,�a. �, iiii�,i�/ �, � � � �////ii� iy F — — — — — � ; % �� „ � Bangor Livable Communities Action Plan (2018) , , � � 'i%j;,"� �' - — — — — — �� , � � Bangor Waterfront Master Plan (2015) „ � a �� %��/,'� � � . �w� �� ,; �,, �� Bangor Arts and Cultural Policy (2014) , � � � � �;; ��a ' n� Bangor School Department Facilities Master Plan CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 12 23-218 INTRODUCTION JULY 10,2023 In addition to municipal planning initiatives, regional and Coordinationofplanninginitiatives state planning efforts have established clear goals and strategies for addressing climate change, strengthening This Comprehensive Plan is intended to coordinate the state's economy, improving transportation options the goals and recommendations of previous planning and safety, and addressing other critical issues that have a initiatives into one consistent document. Previous regional impact. The following documents are referenced planning efforts provide significant detail and will not in this Plan and were essential in establishing policy be replaced by the Comprehensive Plan. The policy recommendations for the City that align with regional and recommendations provided in subsequent sections will state goals and will be mutually beneficial to the region and build upon recommendations made in previous efforts state: and will reinforce the priorities of prior planning initiatives while tying in these themes with Plan goals and providing n� Penobscot County Maine Shared Community Health broader context for priority issues through the lenses Needs Assessment Report (2022) of equity and sustainability. This Plan also aligns policy n� Eastern Maine Development Corporation,Comprehensive recommendations with state and regional planning efforts Economic Development Strategy (2021-2025) to support state and regional goals and recognize Bangor's unique position and potential as a hub for growth and n� Maine Won't Wait Climate Action Plan (2020) development. Aligning policy recommendations with state n� Maine Economic Development Strategy (2019) and regional goals will position the City for future funding n� Bangor Area Comprehensive Transportation System opportunities and to work collaboratively with state and (BACTS) Long Range Pedestrian and Bicycle regional partners toward common goals. Transportation Plan (2019) � Penobscot Valley Community Greenprint (2009) K�� w �,,�.� , ,�,� � � � � Yg^k �� , a' , F� I �.�� . ia M'M�,�, .��uwr,u : 4;' w �"' �� , � ,I� �r�w �� ,8 �y.�" ,� � �� ` �„ � � � ��, // ,�4ji� v,� ','W � �r.,,�. ii�b.. �"' �'.� VI � , - l: � ��,. /[ � 1 ,Y '�, 4UAR u"B: i mq� ,I I�;'J�� :� „�k.'�^�5 ��M �'�� IkY %I�II "`WWx' ,•c� e r , ° w � ;f� r x a. r� . y . �t g �� '�" � ��. �� . nl'�'�. .� �� ' ' ��' ,�� . � � �S, , �r�. � ,� VM^,:1 I! � 'J�f�A I 7 � � � �,". � '� � � , � � �� I "� yµ�p�J� A , � �� y� , �� IPoM1�N�hMWf GPJ�f�� , -m' �y �. 1 A,t f 6 a i r� N I '��l � N '�'F y �+ �� ,�/ � 'V N" ` l, P '� d �1 �4 ��I � / ��7yn�� i a5( G` �;�"i � ��"kpy �� ° r '� � ,... �'ll � ; �,�_�� : ��s , �i ,�,,,� s 5�,ii, I�� J�w �y�� H "� uj,l/i ,fi §a m"��,r✓r, R ��,. � :� �� '��"'ll(� ,� " °� h.ii� y t.. p �'� w„anY' t v. . �� u�; � .w �l. �, � CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 13 23-218 INTRODUCTION JULY 10,2023 �� I � ' . : � � ..� �..=��-- ,._.�.m_ _.�.�.� .� ��- � �m .. .� _ . ..:�.�.� .�..�..�. �-��.�� --� �._._ .�.� ;� - �,r-,-__- u ��.. � --�--.__ : � . ,� ��. � d��s�"�'�� The Penobscot Nation's ancestral — a .,., ��'�.'"a �a�V^�i��'r�. `�' �!� . '�"��,� � x ��'��rb'� �;"��'�." � i homelands are located along the " � �� -�- �y �y � draina e area of the Penobscot �� "�� `� �� "��' �` � � g �t �p�� , °. � r ; � � ,�.�� - �� - s �I°!�r � 'J'rv,�"� River, including what is now Bangor � r; y � � - --- The Penobscot (penawahpkekeyak � � � � �� ; �"� � � - �� f,`"`"�°�w�,�"<`�„:" . � , � �, � � , ��r� ,. � ��-�-� �.,� Q � � � � u, � or the people of the place of the � 4�,'� " ��'+�� ` � � � a";�� " ' � �� ---,�, �'°�'� �i� � -��I4�r�.�i�,� _ � � . �w �� , ,� �; white rocks)were traditionally a � 164 �. �" ;� � � -� � � �- �' a� � � .,. �`:�� - � � ,m��-� hunter and gatherer society, using ��, ` �-� �� _ �=- � � � o? �� _ h. d. . n� ',.:.� .-. , . . the river and nearby areas for ° - �- �-- �� - ' '" ��' �- _ „ �, � .� .� �.� � ��.� ��= � ° � : � � �� fishing, hunting, gathering, ' �� , � and travelling.z ��'� � �� " m'� Source:House Divided Project at Dickinson Co//ege By the 1830s, the Penobscot Nation lost most of its ancestral territory. Today, their territory Bangor was one of the busiest ports on the East Coast. At includes more than 4,900 acres of land, including roughly its peak, Bangor was home to roughly 150 sawmills, and 200 islands in the Penobscot River.The tribe also manages 3,300 ships stopped on the City's waterfront. Ship building, over 90,000 acres of trust lands in nine locations around fur trading, ice, and other industries were also successful in the state.The Penobscot's primary village and seat of the area.s government is located on Indian Island above Old Town Falls.3 The Bangor and Aroostook and Maine Central Railroads Portuguese explorers are believed to be the first Europeans were completed in the 1890s, serving the greater Bangor to visit what is now Bangor, located on the edge of the area, which allowed for commercial and public transport Northwoods and along the Penobscot River. French, throughout the region. In 1896, the Bangor Symphony Portuguese, and English explorers visited the area in the Orchestra was founded and remains one of the oldest, 1500s and 1600s. The first settlement was established in continuously operating orchestras in the U.S. 1769, and the Town of Bangor was incorporated in 1791.4 By the 20th century, the ship building industry started to In the early 1800s, Bangor became the center of the shift toward steel-based ships that ran on steam power. On state's robust lumber trade. Trees from Northern Maine April 30,1911, a large fire destroyed a significant portion were harvested in the winter, and logs were sent down the of Downtown Bangor. Over the course of nine hours, Penobscot River to Bangor in the spring. By the 1850s, the 100 buildings and 285 residences were destroyed. Most City was considered the lumber capital of the world, and sawmills, warehouses, and other commercial structures were not rebuilt. The lumber and ice industries began to decline, and small retail-based businesses took their place.6 z Penobscot Nation:Information and Resources for the Oldest Government in the Western Hemisphere.I:�:l.l:..�s: www.�..e....r��.rrs:c;.g.�.r�..a:....l:.i.g.r�.:.�..r.:c,�Accessed February 24,2023. 3 Wabanaki Alliance.l:�:l.l:.ps://warrar�akialliar�c.e.c:arr7/C�.e.r�.g.rrs..c..:��.::..r�a:l.i.�.r�/ 5 Bangor Public Library.Local History.l:�:l.l:.r�s://www.rrar�c,�purrlic:lirrrary:. Accessed February 24,2023. �rc�/I.�call�iil.��.r..y.Accessed February 24,2023. °City of Bangor,Maine.History. I.�.11..�rs.;//ww.w,.rra.r�c�.�.r:.rr7a.i.r�.e.c�.�v/ 6Bangor Public Library.Local History.I.�.11..�rs.;//ww.w,.rra.r�c�.�.r:.r�u.rr.l.i.c;.l.i.rr.r:a.r..y, c�i�ler.�:.l:/)C)5//I.�:f�'.,/"I&f�+4:/c�eiaull...a:...,..�Accessed February 24,2023. �rc�/I.�call�iil.��.r..y.Accessed February 24,2023. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 14 23-218 INTRODUCTION JULY 10,2023 Evidence of the City's timber industry still exists today. I� � I Former lumber baron mansions are scattered throughout the City,former mills have been repurposed for other uses, log Today, Bangor is the commercial, service, and urban driving piles are scattered throughout the Penobscot River, center for Northern and Eastern Maine and the Maritimes. and the statue of Paul Bunyan towers above Main Street. Healthcare, education, and service-based industries drive ��„ ; , „ ��,,,, ,�, the City's economy. Bangor ba ances the fee of a sma �i�i % '„ y;, " � � /,�/ /��i ,;,,, �,� � % �i r/// �� j� town with the amenities of a big ciry�As it continues to , ��ii�;��i/,, l ��,,,,, � �� grow, Bangor will work to preserve what has made the City I�li�j;�, a � �jd, %��% q �r%��; t�' '�, i/i�, uni ue. 1//�i�-:- �w Oi/� ,�/� i�1 L �� ii � ��' ��1�� The key priorities outlined in this Plan respond to new and � �'°�� known challenges and chart a path forward for Bangor ,%� ..i� � ,,.� ,�� ,` r� � � ��, ; �� by building upon the City's assets and investing in the communiry.Challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, �� , Source:Bangor Historical Society The City has 10 historic districts, 31 landmarks, and 36 ,�� properties on the National Register of Historic Places. �� ,� Bangor's historic assets help create a cultural fabric and �� , � % shape the City's identity. Bangor's history has defined the �� / ,; �� architecture and landscape of the City, and, as noted in � �� the visioning process, is important to preserve. Bangor's � � � ��' � , historic assets create a shared sense of place among �� u� community members and contribute to its rich culture. � � � �,� ,��V l , � , ` °Q �� ' �° � � ��r�� Bangor's industrial history has impacted its growth and �� ;, � � �, development.The decline of mills led to a period of „r � ' ��% �� "' i� � l� economic downturn in the City, causing many residents � °��'��;� r�%,�,, �, � to move to other regions of the state to find work. The �� '�%� ` ��i ; � 9 11 ,� 11 j "f�,� City had to look to other industries to sustain its working " ,° :� population. Healthcare, education, retail, and service-based '�„ ii%ii/ ��a%�i ». industries began to grow and provide opportunity to ��1 � t ,,,,, Bangor residents. I � � ' � �� Lessons learned from Bangor's past economic and social �� `�� ` challenges will guide the City as it looks to the future and � u � �'i' "� " ��" ,i � ,,� � �„' �; ' � r,�r%�'r �'�6V��1��!��ul�l� r�l(�(rr��i, ��'f�(i; economic growth. Supporting emerging industries and ° embracin technolo is a riorit , while also reservin � � ��' �� g gY p Y p g � �rU<< °� �, � ��uuw,Jmm p�„��%�//J/y/9/�i�///i!//� the City's natural, historic, and cultural resources that � ,�� '�'�� r �;� make Bangor unique and can be leveraged to enhance � rw,� , ,,,, r' � the City's livability and strengthen connections to the .�m ti�.. ., f ��,��,�r ' � .,,,,';�n community'S paSt. Source:GregA.Hartford,Photographer CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 15 23-218 INTRODUCTION JULY 10,2023 demographic changes in the City and region, and changing plan and will look to implement policies of the Plan to economic conditions provide Bangor the opportunity to build a more resilient community and position the City to address key issues with input from the community. address climate impacts in a thoughtful and responsible way. Bangor will prioritize the preservation and protection The City will continue to support local and regional efforts of natural areas and access to open space to protect natural to address the housing crisis. Bangor will look to take systems as well as for enjoyment by residents and visitors. bold action to update regulations and build programs using creativity and technology to create opportunities Bangor's recently opened Transit Center provides an to increase housing supply, support those who are opportunity and momentum for the City to advocate experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness, and for expanding transportation options (including transit, improve the quality and safety of housing in Bangor. The bicycling, and walking) and continuing to expand existing City will continue to be a leader in advocating for the needs networks to improve connectivity, safety, and equity. of residents and push for more to be done by the state and region to address housing needs. In order to thrive in the future, the City will need to attract a diverse workforce. Initiatives described above The Penobscot Theater, Bangor Arts Exchange, Zillman (transportation connectivity, housing options, arts and Museum of Art, and Maine Savings Amphitheater, entertainment, and sustainability) all contribute to making among others, are the foundation of the City's arts and Bangor a great place to live, work, play, and do business. entertainment industry. Moving forward, Bangor will Moving forward collectively to address these challenges continue to grow and will help the City attract promote this industry a strong workforce, and support the arts new businesses, and throughout the City. community members Bangor will also look to who are dedicated to increase the vitality of the success of Bangor. downtown and continue The goals, policies, and beautification, marketing, actions as laid out in this and events initiatives to Plan are all interrelated. draw visitors and residents � ��` Recommended actions to the area. 1�� have been carefully �l�°�� ! considered as they relate Bangor will play a key to the City's overarching role in sustainability and ��' �� goals and, ultimately, help climate efforts throughout Bangor achieve its vision the region. The City is for the future. currently collaborating on a regional climate action Source:Joshua Gass,BangorArts Exchange CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 16 23-218 JULY 1(?,2(323 The City c�f Sangc�r cc�nducted a rc�bust public c�utreach effort in c�rder tc� engage Bangc�r cc�mmunity members and receiue input frc�m as many �takehc�lders as pc�ssible. The gc�al �f the engagement effQrt was tc� identify c�mmunity values and pric�rifiies and cc�llabc�rate c�n a uisic�n fc�r th� City's fu�ure. �� I y�ty1 ,P,f� � i,, �. y' !�o r �s�� /'a 11^, , � �� 'i.l�.F, d%i ; r � ;� i r s e. "k, , �. j I��,m i V',q a�� , � ��, I � � �, 'll �(� I �� Y: � , � ,�p��I'� � �p '��, � ,µ r�f l w�• �s°'�� ni � iV'��W >, ,� ��{� s - � �t � , �w � � ,�„p� � IpV r � li% ��Di tl 1�.,� � ' �!�; � �� IF"%"�� '��a� �, ( I I m � � v � lu �� i I��IYp�,��(I�II��y�y Ol��il i� ��i��N ��411"iiu�pia�" �, � ; �� ' � �i � r'.�� ;; I � `.�� /�� r,.. H`r ' ,r �� # � //; �/� , i � l., �i �� mi � l�� . . ra �� U1�� y' �i�� j j y a � � � ,� ��il , . ,, ,;� i,. ��l �� „�.fl �- ii � � � y.. �1 � „ ��i �l i u�` ""n� 1� � r/ ��„ �� r,P yo, � �� i r , ` � ,1� ��. �?Y 612 �`fP �,, � ii � ,i ,%� :"r � %� '"�"� .�. ° ':��rw i, ��rP �', r�V �, y .� �. r , i � , „�r, i, . M , ., „ y�� , .p , � ,,,� �„ ,, .;��m s ,. , , ,.. ,1, ��4 (l� � ,�,,d � ',, �� n �� '�f.i ��, � J1 � i �� ;' �e;/`% J� ry' � , � i�' i ��p!'V. ,„�, w �., ��" „ i � �"' a,di " � �' „ � , " �,� „- ,�, � :. s. .� � ...,., , � ��r �, �d� �;: ,. � . 1p 1 '�i A, . . 23-218 ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY JULY 10,2023 I � Leading up to the visioning effort,the City hosted a virtual lecture series to educate the public about key planning � issues and to initiate discussion on these topics as they relate to Bangor. Recordings of all lectures were made The visioning effort was conducted between March and available on the project website. June 2022, with ongoing opportunities for input from the community during the planning process. The engagement Additionally, in fall of 2021, the City created a walk audit strategy included the following: survey to provide community members with the chance to share their walking route with the City and identify and n� Initial listening sessions with select City boards and specific concerns or ideas they had for improvement. The committees City received more than 140 responses to the walk audit n� Planning lecture series with suggestions for improvements to create a safer, more n� Walk audit survey accessible, and more pleasant experience for pedestrians. n� Three in-person visioning sessions Three public visioning sessions were held on April 26-27, n� One remote visioning session (held via Zoom) 2022. A total of 33 attendees participated in the sessions. n� An online, virtual engagement Social Pinpoint site Sessions induded a discussion of where and how Bangor should grow, along with vision boards for participants n� Online visioning survey (paper copies were made to comment on four themes: invest, protect, promote, available through the Planning Office) and connect. Participants were also invited to complete n� Community events and communication facilitated by a postcard asking how they would describe Bangor to City staff someone who is not familiar with the City. The visioning session held at Husson University also included a presentation and interactive poll in which To reach a broad range of community members, the City 14 peop{e participated. shared updates on the planning process and advertised public meetings and workshops through the City website, the project website, email lists, local print and digital � � media, social media, mailings to residents, �� r��riirrr�r and through outreach to committees and "� ,��,�„��aa�i�i�� s u^JVI�t7E3 d community groups. 7tY+��" �,n r,��im��v��'I�r�,��.i�'i�rr�� r�;�r��°r,��a�r�� n��il��a� ,.,.,, '�' �+�tk:�ru4� < tu�+�r� ��r�5�! Prior to kicking off the Comprehensive � � ��a�t�,��,� �,��,�n�� , '% ��,r,�st��'�"��" r�c�a�rr��ra�ata�+�� Plan process, the City conducted listening ��r��,a ��'��'`�`�� '��,�,,-��r�� ,�F,a��31�`�a r�r. Ir.�t��',� � �F 1� ��at sessions with the City Council, Planning � ` ,., . ' ��°"' ��^g��"` r,P � ��kY��s�ar��cr,��,+�7"a�i�"�` '�' � � �r � Board, Commission on Cultural Development, �� ¢��„��.,,�, Historical Preservation Commission, and Bangor ��' ��`��Y��"�"� �y;`,r�qYti��a��enswu� ��,ti�� u��p� A,� Land Trust. These sessions discussed high level p��r�5�f��W�"��,[��r,��t��"'�'�'��'�t��' �� "��`� �� ,��r�i� ��°+� f�� ,,, r ° oals and challen es for the Cit . ""'��'��,'��""'��'��'�� "��" "�� t� � � g g Y �r��+��"��' ��f�r�� 1��c��n��'�ucr��r a a a�r�'a� �, b. � : nn CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 18 23-218 ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY JULY 10,2023 �� ,�"��,, During the spring of 2022, Planning Department staff �'1��'� �� attended pop-up event booths at community events � �� ,� ;� �p�� including the Bangor farmers' market and polling sites on ��'" �� '�'� �� Election Day.Activities at each event allowed people to �� '� ��"��t;z� //iiii�� ,�"1�"� !�%�� ,�,.,; �� , v.�/i ,��y�'"'I �° , y ; provide general comments on the future of Bangor and !�. �"'�'"�� '°�� °% what stakeholders value about the Cit More than 60 oP�,,�„Y��rv� � r,� � '� �� Y` � ��i � '� �� !!'`�� comments were received during these events. � � � ' r,�4 ��f ��N ; , � ��vi��"r ri�.,�., , ' �a�r �� r��,�� '`��p""�� Throughout the planning process, the City used the Bangor � ��;,, ,�,,;, � � �� "� "� Comprehensive Plan project site to update stakeholders ��a"� "��'�` ��;��„ � � , �� on project progress and receive feedback on completed �}`�;,; ��' ��j//,i�%ii//: �, �,f „ ,�xJ��n;. � '��„� ,� �, ,� Plan elements.The City used Social Pinpoint, an online � r � �a � . � ; ��r+`1,M��,r • � � d r,�a,�� engagement tool used to gather community feedback, ,�v , , ��,t� "�� '��'��"''"�` � which included four opportunities for residents to provide ��i �;�m,�m�mW�rrn�iw�ro�m� � n.�� , input on the master planning effort including: a surve �Ji I1�,i/////%/�G�iai�i�� Y, 1�,1�//"�j�iai/�� i%1 ��✓i��%��r ldeas Wall, Interactive Cit Ma with o tions to ost � , �� i�9��ri Y p p p � 'E✓(�l�(a/o%��yii`i��i i/ '/�%�i��F/i////i iii ��/�/l///�///� � , f„�; � �� ,,� 1��,,,j„�� location-specific comments, and forum questions on � ��;%f��,,, ��%i //fj%/ � ' "'��' j��%/ � �j�� specific topic areas, including community gardens, mixed- ��i '�� / � a � �1 � �// � �� ,��;, , �� use development, and shelter locations. ��I��/�� ., � i/".,... �� ;.,rx �i/iii�%%%%� ..ii '"„w /��fl��/�� :..:: �� ;,,, �ll�/."�i� .. .,:.. . Gr��%/��i, �� 1 rf��e i/�� 1��/%�i/�/ �i i f�� I` 9�I � F�� " � ,,,,;;:' �� uN�,t r r1��%��1�1� ��ll/� f� ��,�i��, ��%��///� �� f�',�� ; �1%�� During the community engagement process, stakeholders ��i�,,, %��% ��% � �� , + , ; shared what they liked about Bangor, challenges facing � � ,�� the City, and what should be prioritized in the future� � � �J��/��i�,�� '� �i1i�U'Y�wii��ro. �� i �� IIIIIIII� Source:Cityof8angor Common themes expressed during engagement activities included housing affordability and quality, rising rates of To accommodate stakeholders who were not able to attend homelessness, protecting natural areas, and maintaining the in-person visioning sessions, a remote visioning session City infrastructure. was held via Zoom. More than 30 participants discussed priorities for Bangor, areas of concern, and evaluated the Addressing housing availability and affordability was the 2012 Comprehensive Plan Vision Statement. top issue addressed by stakeholders. It was noted that increasing the diversity of housing options and addressing As part of the session's introduction, participants were asked property maintenance and vacant homes in the City how they heard about the session.Several respondents is important to the community to help address issues indicated hearing about the event through communication of housing availability and affordability. Related to the from a nonprofit organization(Penobscot County Cares, challenges of housing affordability and availability is the Food AND Medicine, Bangor Livable Communities, and Faith increase of people experiencing homelessness in Bangor. Linking in Action).Other respondents heard about the event Stakeholders offered that the City should support and through City emails, posts on the City's Facebook page,or expand social services for mental health and substance use through the City website. to help those who need access to these services but should CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 19 23-218 ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY JULY 10,2023 also work to move forward with a regional approach to the The following are key themes from community feedback: issue. Stakeholders also noted that the City should take further steps to address public safety concerns. n� Addressing housing availability and affordability n� Increasing the diversity of housing options Social and physical connectivity were also recurring themes discussed during the visioning process. The �° Addressing homelessness Bangor community noted a desire for more walkable/ �° Supporting and expanding services for mental health bikeable neighborhoods. Respondents were pleased with and substance use improvements to the downtown and would like to see n� Maintaining and improving City infrastructure continued efforts to enhance downtown.Visioning session n� Supporting a more walkable and bikeable environment participants discussed Bangor's sense of community and - - - - - - - - - the importance of the people who make Bangor special. �°' Supporting a vibrant downtown Community members would like to see Bangor continue to n� Addressing public safety concerns be a caring and welcoming City. n� Protecting natural areas Stakeholders also discussed challenges relating to dimate �°' Enhancing Bangor as a destination for arts, change and stated that the City and larger community entertainment, and culture should take steps to address dimate change. Stakeholders n� Addressing dimate change value the numerous parks and conservation areas within n� Creating a welcoming and caring community the City as well as access to outdoor recreation beyond Bangor. There is a desire to protect natural areas in the �°' Preserving and protecting what makes Bangor unique City for recreational use and environmental benefit and to enhance access to open space resources. I � In addition to community meetings and engagement w � strategies implemented during the visioning ;, � � � � phase of the project, the community was provided � G� � � ��a o,»,�� '� � ;� �' muu�IIW�V "�' u i � "�" P II u�aioirn�u� ��ir ri��r�rra,�y �' ' u�uw,��h�ru�m � � , ,,i� � ui� a °� � �'' � � � �n with opportunities to provide comments and ask 6�e �, ,. ,r �: ��n�` 'J}�� c'�u im� .., � G �iullll�ill�w�� 1 �4�N ° , ,� '��,� �°� ,�y �� questions at each stage of the planning process. Draft � ��,,, i� m�u�w �%G i,��i%�o ��"' �YJJr � I�■ � � � � � ,� documents were posted to the project website with �' %� �° s� r%i ,�,; � � �b �, opportunities for the public to provide comments �� s�� i�uU � ,m�� i, ,' � ��o�r online, in writing to the Planning Office, or in- � ,� ��;� �� '�� ° `'' ,��,��,��,�� person at noticed Planning Board meetings. �. � �. � �titii�� ' � y� µ City staff also reached out to the community � �timsittt �, �to��ol� �w� Vu,� ��i'��' l 1 aau u1� m a�y � � �„i„i�� ; �'„ �(�(, ��'�,�'�� ,��w��q�1��'�� through email, the City website, mailings, news � ��ti„��u� � � ri�� G �� ; , „-„ , � � � ��J�9��;r;� � ,�uu��u�u�� media and social media platforms, and at °` �s»�iui�u �i�iu»��)�'�ytr�t��il�,��N�iy� �" ��i � . u� �� i��i�V�� iPio- ��s�� a,fo.,�� m—person events. �,�.�, � ��; ��, � ��,��.��n��w �� auioiioV�o�ll�� w��na.wu�r��m«�� mi��j��; ��ua'ar �riu; CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 20 23-218 JL1LY 10,2Q23 The fc�llt�wing ui�ic�n stat�ment represents the ual�es and desir�s c�f the cc�mmunity as expressed,thrc�ugh the cc�mmunity input durin� the uisic�ning prc�cess and frc�m recent engagement c�f stakehc�lders by`the Cit�. This is an aspiratic�nal and achievable visic�n that balances the need fc�r grawth uuith apprc�priate preseruatic�n c�f the City's great�sfi asse�s. 1 ,, ,� /j� , ,�� , ,, . ,,, , �„ , , , , ,. , , �� ,., , ., ,,.., »,,, ,,, � ...,,,. �/° ' � ,,,ii�i�i�i�i" ,,9��%/� �rr �i,i,,,,//.,,,,Jr, .., , „�////r ////% /_.. �//r//� ��f ,;, ! � „ii//,/ , , „iii///%%/,/,/,,,,��ffff�f��„� „i . , ....i� y „% � .�, ' „ ,,,,,;;,��i�, �/' ' /% , ..... -/„�/��i%li „�� .. //�/ ,//%/��1�� ;, , , , ,, � // rf , , , ,,: , / tr „ �„ � „�� f , ,,, � , /// ��1 , ,� . ,,� ,��f�� ,,,, _ , ,,, , ,, , , ,, � :ff �.,� „�,,. .��i% �i,,,,,,,,,�,,,,, , .., ;/ �//,,, �� 1i��i�� [� � �� n�Ke �� 'G'//// i � . ��i�m,ii �, �� ,,;� , .,,,,, , „ i,,, �. f �„ f� � � �;; � ,�i «� � � € i � � i�;� � I o i �� a7 �r«��iY fr� I I�� t i u �ll,'H/�� @'.. � ;. � ; '4 , / � � � / �e, �� r�i��,,;�� % i i �� i��'� l i �� ' � , ,.. ,� ,� �... i � i � � � � ,� l,(( 23-218 A VISION FOR THE FUTURE JULY 10,2023 ��r,� , l �p ll R� (t�pqWWqlry�_R��..,�m��.��^INxxx�� pqWWqIN� � .��0��1� �..,,'.R�...':�Po.��. 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N �4.#AA��A �) 4.# ��AB/�4.#��4.#AA0.af ��A4.#AA� �� AA4.#��4.#l4.#AA��) �AA� ��AA�AB/�� r�c� c°ulC�ur�l�r��r�iC�i�a �f� /�r,�� c°iC�,� �✓iC�� C�� fri�r�c�lir��a a �f� ar��// C��✓r�. ��r�,��r �✓ill c°�r�C�ir�u� C�� ,�r��✓ iC�a ��ul�C�i�r� �r�c� �✓�rk�c�rc°� �✓�il� aC�r�r�,�C��r�ir�,� a�c°i�/ c°�r�r��c°C��c�r��a a C��r�u,�� iC�a r��i,��r��c�aq c��✓r�C��✓r�q ir�aC�iC�uC�i�r�aq �r�c� �C��r�a a�C�a. ��r�,��r �✓ill �r��r�c°� iC�a ��aiC�i�r� �a � c��aC�ir��C�i�r� f�r�r�.a �r�c� �r�C��rC��ir�r��r�C�q � �u� �c�r C�r�r�a��rC��C�i�r� �r�c� ir�c�u aC�r,� � c°�r�C��r f�r �c�uc°�C�i�r�q ��lC��c°�r�q �r�c�ir�r��C�i�r�q �r�c�� ,��C��✓�,� C�� OV�rC��rr� �r�c� ��aC��rr� ��ir��. ��r�,��r �✓ill �� r� C�� r��✓ r��C��c�a �c�r�c�c�r�a air�,� C�� r��c�a �f r�aic��r�C�a �r�c��r�,�r�a ai�� ir� iC�a ��r��c°� C�� ,�uic�ir�,� ,�r��✓C�� r�c� c��l��r��r�C� �✓�il� �r�a�r�ir�,� �✓��C�r��k�a ��r�,��r ur�ic�u�. ��r�,��r �✓ill c°�r�C�ir�u� C�� c��C�i�� C�� r��c��rr� C��c°�r��l�,�i�a �r�c�r��✓ r��rk�C�a C�� r��r�c°� C�� c°�r�r��rc°i�l�r�c� ir�c�u aC�ri�l f��ric° �f�ur c°iC�,��r�c�au��rC� C�� r��c�a �f �✓�rkir�,� f�r�ili�a. T�� C`iC�,� �✓ill ir�c°�r��r�C�� au aC��ir��l�q c°lir��C��-fri�r�c�l,��lic°i�a ir�C�� iC�a ��r��c°� C�� r��r�c°ir�,� C�� C`iC�,�'a ,�r��C��q c��l��r��r�C�q �r�c�a�r�ic°�a. T�� C`iC�,� �✓ill c°�r�C�ir�u� � c°�ll��r�C�i�� r��c°� C��C� �r�,��,��a r�aic��r�C�a �r�c�aC��k��/c��ra ir� c��c°i ai�r�-r��kir�,� C�� r�aur� C��C� ��r�,��r i a �r� �c�uiC��l� �l�c°� f�r�ll. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 22 23-218 A VISION FOR THE FUTURE JULY 10,2023 � �� , development of workforce housing, to help ensure that � �'� � �� r�o ��, ��' '� � � people who work in Bangor can also live here, and that the � � �� City's housing inventory can support economic growth. The City has set forth the following goals to support More housing will have to be produced and a variety realization of the vision statement and to establish a of housing types are needed to meet the growing and framework for action. changing needs of residents. Strategically locating housing choices near daily conveniences and transportation options will help to build the foundation for vibrant, livable � communities. Redevelopment or infill projects should be ��,� � '� � �� "°"�� encouraged within the urban growth boundary, and all ,� �� ; "�� development should be done in a way to minimize impacts �� `�f% �� J;,;, �,. /�� ,��., to the environment. ,/� ',� ,��a,� �"�l �� %�'�� ' �°ii� �� Housing production should address diversification in ��; � �'� , housing types, in addition to affordability. The City's �� ' � � %o` �� ,'�' housing stock has not only declined in recent years but �� !'� � �» `�� M "� ' `'� �� has not diversified enough to accommodate the changing i , , � � � ��`�•�� "` � � � demographics of the Ciry.Single-family dwelling units still account for 43%of the City's housing stock. As the � �li� ��I��I��'� I��Ili� �I�� I� population ages, the percentage of non-family households �'�'��IY��IkDll�'��'�II�� irlk��ir�� Il��ii�i� increases, and housing prices rise, the demand for smaller dwelling units and interest in alternative living �li� �I� �Ili� ��I��NII"��I�y��I��li��1��l�li�ro arrangements has grown. Housing options such as smaller ��I��'�I��ro �li� �II"��li��l��l��ro �li� ��I��'�I � � dwelling units, shared housing, senior housing, and housing �'�I��I��y�� I��Ili� ��I�li�� II"�� I�� for people with special needs, should be encouraged. �I��i� uii� i�� i� �ir ir��ui �i�t� �li� �I�� I�� li�� li�� I��I �li�� In addition to the creation of new housing, more attention ��I�I � ��ro �I�I��y�l��ro �li� ��I��li��ll"��I� will need to be given to the preservation of the current Ib��lk I��li� �� affordable housing stock. Between 2010 and 2019, Bangor's housing supply decreased on both the rental and homeownership sides while the number of vacant All Bangor residents should have access to safe, quality, units increased during that same reporting period. and affordable housing in livable, vibrant communities. As Leveraging programs, such as the Community Development discussed in the inventory and analysis, almost half(47.5%) of Bangor residents are considered housing cost burdened Block Grant (CDBG) program, can help to incentivize (more than 30%of their gross income is spent on rent or the rehabilitation of deteriorating and aging housing stock so that the units are not lost to years of vacancy. mortgage). Average housing sale prices in Bangor are less than the state and the nation, however, housing in Bangor Rehabilitation of the City's older units, especially in the remains unaffordable for many residents. As housing costs urban core, could help to enhance the supply of affordable continue to rise, there is an increasing need to support the housing opportunities within existing neighborhoods where access to services and amenities currently exists. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 23 23-218 A VISION FOR THE FUTURE JULY 10,2023 ��j�J�Jj�d��,,,�� for maintaining their health and ecological viability into %/r i/i�oi%i�i ir ii�„ ,y � � ��' '� the future. In addition to protecting critical environmental , ,/�,, �� i � �' �� .�i��, '�' � °r � r�� , i ,��, �� , �`, �� areas for their many benefits,the preservation of land for �� ;�� agricultural use should be considered to support the City's t , ,;,; climate action goals,to benefit the local economy, and to �, ��,�ti��l � ��- i- - , �,r�� address food security concerns by increasing accessibility %v i %%� '�'��2, to healthy foods. � � � � , ,. , �� , ',r%� /; � �� r � ; ��,��mq � �� ,, � �� , � ��4�� '�� d ��jy�uu��fl�i�l��i�� ul��iil�'��' �� %� /oi �� ,' � a/i',�� ` �� , !��i�<<j,; � ; � G � I �iroitoi��l �i��oiir�i�ir��i�t��l �;; � % �t � ` �ir��tl��t �ir� ��i�toi��l t��I�I��irtoii� ,,, � ,�� a� % �J ��y�t�ir�� i�d �oi�ld�loi�� I��Iboit�t�� Ipiroiir�� ' � %;;,,� ' i � iroi��lt�ir��l �ir�� i�d �ir�� tl��t �ir� ' �G , ,„ ;. ir��t��li��ir�lb�l�t�tl�� oiir��p��t� ��loiir��t� �� , �� „�;' ��u��""� � � �� li� �� '�/,, i �%"% i��,. r� o pt�,rw��nrcs:P�cawi�a., a / ��, t 1�1�U%�i., ii ,��„"�".., , .�. ,�r .::II i�� . .. Bangor's abundance of natural areas and open spaces in � proximity to the urban core is one asset that makes the I � � ��I�I��I�� II"�II"��li��l�y City unique. The community recognizes the importance �I� �li��l��l�li�� li�d � �li��l�� I��'�Id�lli� of protecting land and waterways for preserving habitat, ��I��I ��I��'�I�� Ili� �li� �I� �li� �I�� I�� I�li� biodiversity, recreation, and agriculture, and values �li� �p�l�t�l��l�p�t� �Ili� ��I� �Ili��t� uii�uitui�tui�� the benefits of these environmental areas, including �� I��'��'��Ili��l��lb�l� �p��p��l�t�l�li�� their contribution to climate resilience and mitigation. Development pressure on undeveloped lands, human In recent years, Bangor has experienced a significant activities, and impacts of climate change all pose threats increase in the population of people experiencing to some of the City's most sensitive environmental areas homelessness. The City has also experienced an increase and protected or threatened species. While many of in demand for services associated with vulnerable Bangor's most critical environmental areas are protected populations, including mental health and substance use. from future development through designation under the Although this set of issues is not unique to Bangor, the City Resource Protection District or Parks and Open Space functions as a service center for a much larger region and District, not all sensitive environmental areas have this has been challenged to address regional problems with protection. Additionally, maintaining connections between limited City resources.While significant action is needed these areas, as well as other undeveloped space, is critical beyond the local level to help address the many root causes of homelessness and mental health and substance use challenges,the City can continue to play a significant role in supporting the work of community organizations. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 24 23-218 A VISION FOR THE FUTURE JULY 10,2023 In the past year, the region has taken important steps to residents. The Economic Development Strategy notes reduce and end homelessness in implementing the Built that attracting people to live, work, and play in Bangor, for Zero initiative as part of a statewide strategy. The City especially young people, is critical to the City's economic will continue to be a leader in this and other initiatives growth and stability. to support vulnerable populations and will work to improve communication and collaboration among those In addition to the City's major entertainment and cultural government agencies and community organizations that institutions, supporting small businesses, emerging artists, are all working toward the same goal. and grassroots cultural organizations is critical to the growth of the City's arts industry and in attracting and welcoming visitors and new residents of all ages and iio ioi� ��pl�o� �"NNU+, d �� backgrounds. ti��l%: � ��r� !�I '� , r�l/��ir Y „i�� ( � � � r u � �� i � �/ i � r i `, � � �" g � �� J �/ � �� .,�;�i�FXuiC! o � I �^w m / d � �� ,�Yr�J,��lj ��/�lUla ��„ �' � ; � �F' .. JJJ 1��f/I//%�1f11I111111I1 ��IIIIfN , �, � ��r,; �� iw�°'�� ri� i N i 'ii % �lrf�:,, , ,�„��J� ��,�iy, . I�l�oy (+G ; �,(� ��„�' ��,;�,, �i'r ,��e �i�N U� „ 1 �J �. D" i✓i,/�/r i/�� i . 1D 1��/ /�,�� u (F I I �i� �ir �� d��toii��toi�i� �� .� i,,,,,,; r, ��ir �irt�ro �i�t�irt�uii�ir��i�tro �i�d ��It�ir�ro �i�d �i��ir� �tl�� ir��tl� ��tl�� irt� �i� �i�t�irt�uii�ir��i�t uii� ��tiry�i� Ib��uii�� I � �pl�y�ui��l�ly �i� ��ui��l�ly tl��t ��I�I��irt uit� ��i�i��t� ��ir�ir��i�uity tl�ir�� I� uiir��pir��ir��i�t�t� uii�Fir��tir��t�ir�ro ��ir�ui��ro In accordance with the City's 2021 Economic Development �li� ��Ilb�l�l�lty t� �III"��pl��'� li��ltli�ro Strategy, Bangor will strengthen its entertainment ��Y� �li� ��I�I�Ib��lli� � industry to attract more businesses, residents,and visitors, especially to downtown. The City will benefit from the As the impacts of COVID-19 have demonstrated success of larger venues, like the Cross Insurance Center throughout the world, having a physically and socially and Maine Savings Amphitheater, by supporting the connected community is important to quality of life development of smaller venues and businesses that and well-being. Bangor residents are largely reliant on support the entertainment industry, including restaurants, personal automobiles for transportation; however, not all bars, and retail stores. The growth of local businesses can residents have access to, the ability to, or the desire to encourage visitors to spend more time and money in the drive a personal vehicle. Providing a network of safe and City and also contribute to the quality of life for Bangor accessible non-driving transportation options is critical for many Bangor residents and visitors and important to the quality of life for all residents. This includes well-connected CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 25 23-218 A VISION FOR THE FUTURE JULY 10,2023 pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, safer street In addition to being a service center and transportation crossings, and transit options. City stakeholders identified center, Bangor has several academic institutions that are the importance of walkable neighborhoods in creating developing a talented workforce and engaging in important livable and resilient communities. The City will prioritize research in emerging industries. The City will continue to strengthening existing neighborhoods by improving strengthen its existing assets (schools, cultural diversity, connectivity as a more sustainable approach to growth. transportation, entertainment, local businesses, etc.)to attract and retain a diverse workforce to support growing The sense of community that is shaped by the social industries. Following the recommendations from the connections of residents, business owners, and other City 2021 Economic Development Strategy is a crucial piece stakeholders is what many community members value of this work to focus economic growth on innovation the most about Bangor. In addition to the physical pattern and technology as well as supporting the needs of the of development that supports social connectivity, social workforce. Connecting technology innovators to investors programs and services, schools, libraries, businesses, and business talent and supporting the infrastructure to and other amenities, all offer opportunities for social retain talent will be key to the success of new industries connectedness. The City will continue to support facilities in Bangor. Creating a sustainable, business-friendly and services and encourage the development of new environment in City services and investing in the City resources and amenities that will contribute to the infrastructure keeps Bangor a place where people want to community. The City will look to continue to increase locate their business and make their home. accessibility and equity of services and public spaces to increase access and opportunities for residents of all ages, abilities, and cultural backgrounds. ,� � , � , � �� " J��fi�;�� ",�i��', %! �' " ��.� �:�.� ' ' �' �� , � � Y r�i��p r,��, ��p � � � �, � y,r��rr r�� rr��' rr�r��` r �'��'�� t� �� i � �� I� � �' ��w�� u � ,, � �� r�r��a � � �i� ir��oi�loi�i��y�i� ��t�oii��lboi�loity �i�d d��l��p ��uit�lb�l��tir�t��ui��t� � ��pt �i� �pir�t��t tl�� ir�ir��i�uity�ir�ir� � I I uii�i��tui�i� �i� ��I�� Iliiir�� I��i��, �� IIII ��t�uii��lb�l� ��i��ir�ui� ir��tl� Iby �� ir�uitui �t�tl�� uity9� uiir��p��t �i� ��luiir��t� �ttir��tuii� �i� ir�t�uii�uii� � ui��ir�� ir�ui� �� I��i� �� Ib��uii��ro ��I�I��irtuii� Ib��uii�� ir��tl�ro �li� I��I��IIi� �� I��I�'�� li�� Ili� ��I��I�� The City is engaging in a coordinated planning effort '�II��'� lillll I�D�II��'�li'�'�IY�II�h '�II�� li'��'��li�'�lill�� to develop a regional dimate action plan. This Plan will �IIi��I��I��I�� li� �II"��li��l��l�� encourage resiliency to and mitigation of dimate change CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 26 23-218 A VISION FOR THE FUTURE JULY 10,2023 through supporting non-vehicular transportation options, � � � ,!�� J��"°,�� , y�' rJ VY ( �i f r hIJ� � v identifying and supporting those who are most vulnerable � P ' '� � � �� `�� ,"I � f i d �kn,� 9 �� to climate change, incorporating climate design in '�'_��''� � r �'�� ,�� ;� ��_; ; � � � infrastructure planning, and building economic opportunity ,�'� � �� .x through climate planning, among other strategies identified in the climate action planning process. The findings and ' �"' ,�,° '��`�� `� ��, �� strategies in the climate plan and Comprehensive Plan will ° � �� a�i be coordinated to complement each other to equitably mitigate the City's emissions and increase its resiliency to changing dimate conditions. �a;ril��r✓1rC�1l��ii�i,/�lr,rrr�i//iimii��1��/%�r,,,,�,��f� �� I I ��I�� ii�ii�i��i�� tir�i��p�ir�i��y �� ir��i�ui�ui�p��l ��ir�ui�� Iby r ;,,�7 �i�toi�oi�p�toii� �i� �p�l�i�i�oii� ��ir��t�ir� �`� ;r�� :r�,a �,�:,, � ,�� i�doii� i��d�� oiir��p�l�ir��i�toii� oii�i��toi�� r o� ,� � �� ,,��, � t��l� ��ir��ir�ir��i�oi��toi�i� �i�d ��ir�oi�� ' , �� ' d��lui��iryro �i�d �tir�t� ui��l�ly uii��tuii� uii� , „ oii��ir��tir��t�ir� oii� � ��y tl��t oi� ��ir��p�toilb�l� � � �oitl� tl�� oity��I�� oity �i�d , �� , �rw�� fry f�✓�d/t l�u�r�N�� ,Y,�� , �m�rt��,��st�,��t ��t�oii��lboi�loity� �� °m��a m �,,,..�� I I As it becomes more expensive to deliver services and � � �`ollbl��li�t d��li�t��li� �oltli� � maintain infrastructure, the City will plan strategically d�l�'�I��I�y��I��'�I��ro �II"��li��l��l��ro I��Ili� ro for funding City operations. Consideration will be given ��I li� ��I�II"��li��ro �li� �I��li��1��l�li� to building or accepting new infrastructure (roads, ��ptol�li��t� ��p�p�l�t tli�� li�� Iol�`�ro ��I�Ikro sidewalks, sewers extensions, etc.) related to development �li� �p�l�y ��li�t��li�� of undeveloped land. The City will carefully consider the cost of maintenance as it relates to the benefit of a new Bangor has made significant investments in the downtown development, as well as the benefit to the City in furthering streetscape and infrastructure. Restaurants, shops, and equity and sustainability goals. In addition to analysis of residential redevelopments have attracted people to live, development costs, the City will build upon investments work, and play downtown. The City will continue to support in technology that will reasonably reduce maintenance initiatives to strengthen the economy and downtown and service delivery costs over time. Technology, including community, allowing for a diversity of development options broadband, and innovation investments should also and coordination of City services. Continued improvements support the City's equity and sustainability goals, including to the streetscape, addressing parking and circulation improving transparency of operations and accessibility of challenges, creating a safe and reliable transportation services. network, and helping to ensure access to amenities and services for downtown users will increase the vibrancy and attractiveness of downtown. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 27 23-218 A VISION FOR THE FUTURE JULY 10,2023 In addition, the City will look to improve communication Wherever possible, redevelopment and adaptive reuse to residents and stakeholders to make City services and should occur in a way that reinforces the City's historic information more transparent, accessible, and effective and cultural identity. Additional incentives can support to reach all constituents and provide opportunities for preservation of historic structures and encourage the reuse community members to engage in local government. of historic buildings. To continue to protect these valuable assets, opportunities to expand historic districts and k designate additional City landmarks should also ' be supported. , �� mmmirm�ro�,. n�e,� , �� N � i � �� i 1 V l�q i� iYl��'� �� u, �� i�`4"� ��q i ii � i i I"' , Y, � I �i�d �pir�ir��t�tl�� uity'� I�ui�t�iry�i� ��It�ir� �I�ui�l��Iplp�irtuii� ir� ��I��pir��i�t �i� � ��ptui�� ir�� I�ii��irii��llll��ii�i�ii��ii��i�� i�� i�ii�� tir��t�ir�� uii� � ��y tl��t ir��p��t�tl�� I�ui�t�irui� �i� �ir�l�uit��t�ir��l uii�t� iruity ��tl�� uity9� ��i�t��i� �i� i��ui I�Ib�irl�� Bangor has an abundance of historic and cultural assets that collectively create a sense of identity for the City and tell a story that should be shared. The City's assets play a valuable role in the local economy and help to build strong, healthy, and resilient neighborhoods. A marketing strategy for the City, as recommended by the 2021 Economic Development Strategy and the City's Arts and Culture Policy, should be developed to highlight Bangor's history. As the City goes through redevelopment, it should be done with awareness and sensitivity of the City's historic and cultural fabric. Page 23-28 image sources: Downtown Bangor Partnership and BerryDunn CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 28 2�-218 ,IUI.Y 1�,'2Q2� The neuu Future Land Use Plan is largely c4nsistent with the 2C}45 Cc�mprehensi�re Plan; hc�weuer, i�t recc�mmend� tf�e cc�nseruatic�n c�f a mc�re extensiue area surrc�unding the Kenduskeag Stream as a means c�f prc�tecting riparian habitat and water quali�y. ///� -- ' ��w � .��, � � f��,�/�::. r �i o , �i iUii i' i �,�,iri� „n,�"i NJ J r/ '/ 1"1 i i r r�i' iir�i�' „ ��!ii ri��i ..:U///� �/,,�,/'�/ �; ,.��/��/%/�i�� ! 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'� i �„ "�rr.� d 1°'i � i i ndk�'km� ,,,IY��"rq �'� ��/'��r/�/(�%/��...;,� �.�� '` ` al� i��S�r a�Y�nr"��`�i,i�)r/� ,�i��4"sf�� " ��,�IY/� n � � IIG� �r�� w„�.,, , ' 23-218 FUTURE LAND USE JULY 10,2023 I I The Future Land Use Plan is created based upon many I I inputs including: ��s4�� existing land use The Future Land Use Plan is a graphic statement of II u zoning districts policy, showing "growth" areas to which development - - - - - - - - - is to be directed and "rural" areas where conservation �� sewer and water service areas should be prioritized. The future land use map guides �„�'' environmental attributes such as waterways, wetlands, policies surrounding land use, acts as a foundation for the and flood protection zones City's zoning regulations, and is intended to guide future �y protected open space areas amendments to the City's zoning regulations. The plan also guides the City in making capital investments such as � transportation infrastructure infrastructure enhancements. Such investments should be a',°nu parcel boundaries incorporated into the City's Capital Improvement Plan. The State of Maine recommends that a minimum of 75%of new The plan builds upon the previous future land use/growth municipal growth-related capital investments be directed boundary map originally developed in 2005 and most into designated growth areas identified in the Future Land recently included within the 2012 Comprehensive Plan. Use Plan. The new Future Land Use Plan is largely consistent with the 2005 Comprehensive Plan; however, it recommends the conservation of a more extensive area surrounding � � the Kenduskeag Stream as a means of protecting riparian � � � habitat and water quality along the low-density area surrounding the stream north of I-95. The Future Land Use Plan was developed through a mapping process conducted by the City's Comprehensive I Plan consultant with input from City staff,the City Council, and Planning Board members. Like the 2005 Plan, the new Future Land Use Plan identifies a growth boundary. Most areas located within � �� , � '��", ' the growth boundary are within municipal sewer and � water service areas�These areas are generally more ,ri / / , ��%%//�� /�%iii�i ,1�� ' i„ � � ��r „�1/% �� f� " I densely developed and have more extensive transportation ��l� � �r,,,�.� �f� � ��// � ��///�� ,�� infrastructure�Areas within the growth boundary are i��///O�iiiiiii��%� io„� oi / v i��i ��i��//i//%�� .;,.,;�o��i///�%/i� ii / //� �` �� „ �ria%%//%iiiiiiiii�� i�,, ., „ iiiiii iiii�� ' , , �j prioritized for growth including the provision or expansion s�,� �/ of infrastructure and utilities such as municipal sewer �„ , �" � ��/' and water service and the continuance,establishment, or %/ii i��. %� ��11ri�/%i%ll��l�j��//i��jj��///��4/�If%i��irfil7J �f� l�jr�%%/�%%%��i% ��pr�:f �,/;f� �,i/% 'UIJI f� ��i�',� �, �y ��%��%'��1,, amendment of zoning districts to support the development ��i� ;f' l,� G! rr � i(��/ �� l �y r i ��r /,;% �%/''�// �j� / �� h�V" �/ ��rrJ��//�i/��/1/�� +( ' fy , �0 /r/�, %� "�� i�'�t �� ;f; �� '�� "� "�'�IY�� of land uses that are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. � ;; �,' !i � fs � �� i ��r� �� CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 30 23-218 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY JULY 10,2023 _.�.�.. 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I�� Commercial:Includes a range of commercial uses,including retail, Rural Residential:Low-density residential areas where open space service,restaurant,hotels,office,and potential for mixed-use and farmland is a primary feature of the landscape.These areas are residential development. generally not served by municipal sewer or water service. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII, Downtown:A high-density mixed-use development area that is Urban Neighborhood:Medium to high-density residential inclusive of central business district functions,commercial uses, neighborhoods surrounding the Downtown and encompassing most municipal and institutional uses,and high-density residential of the City's historic residential areas.Includes limited commercial development. and institutional uses that are complementary to the surrounding residential uses. Industrial:Includes a range of industrial and commercial uses that benefit from proximiry to I-95 and the associated highway interchange. ' Waterfront:Commercial and recreational uses in proximity of Downtown that front the Penobscot River and consist of uses that Neighborhood Institutional:Institutional uses,such as schools, benefit from their location on the River. hospitals,and medical centers interspersed with medium-density residential development. ❑ Growth Boundary:Areas within this boundary are prioritized for growth including the provision or expansion of infrastructure and Neighborhood Residential:Medium-density residential development utilities such as municipal sewer and water service.Areas outside of with limited commercial and institutional uses that are complementary this area are prioritized for conservation and low density development. to the surrounding residential land uses. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 31 23-218 FUTURE LAND USE JULY 10,2023 Areas outside of the growth boundary are prioritized for conservation and low-density rural residential development. Existing water and sewer service areas are a significant factor in determining where the growth boundary should be located, and the boundary largely coincides with those service areas. Properties located outside the growth boundary area are categorized as "rural residential." Rural residential areas are low-density residential areas where open space and farmland is a primary feature of the landscape. These areas are generally not served by municipal sewer or water service or infrastructure such as sidewalks. How land is used and managed in Bangor affects and is affected by land use in neighboring communities. As such, the City should meet with neighboring communities to coordinate land use and land use policies. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 32 23-218 JL1LY 1(3,2Q23 "4ne c�f the m�st extensiue and cc�,stly cf�allenges fQr Bangc�r's' cc�ntinued grc�wth is it� rapidly decayinc� infrastructur�. 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Action items aligning with each policy provide specific guidance on tasks to be completed to address each policy. The types of actions recommended include plans or studies to further investigate an issue, review and revision or amendment to regulations, guidelines for action, establishing a program or policy, investing in capital projects, partnering and coordinating with other agencies and organizations, communication and engagement with the public, and resource allocation for various projects and initiatives. While the City may identify other actions to support the goals and policies of the Plan, these actions were identified based on several factors: n� Input from residents, City staff, elected officials, and other stakeholders n� Ability for the City or other responsible agency to complete the task n� Consideration of the long-term costs and benefits of an action � Relevance to the Plan goals and vision n� Alignment with other City, state, and regional plan recommendations CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 34 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 (( ( G �. 1��,,,,�/�'"% 111 ;,,,,,Il� JJJJ ,�� I'� ,,,J '�,,,,,,, ;. �o �, < , ��JI � Through this community-wide comprehensive The City has taken incremental steps to clarify and improve planning process,important land use priorities have regulations on the protection of natural areas and to create been established. Balance between conservation and opportunities for housing and commercial development development and establishing a deliberate approach to within the City's growth boundary. A coordinated review managing both is a foundational principle of this Plan. of land use regulations and intentional changes to support the overall goals and recommendations of this Plan is an First, stakeholders value the wide-ranging natural areas and important first step in implementation of the Plan. The open space resources, including recreation areas, streams City's land use ordinances, policies, and guidelines provide and rivers, forested areas, rural farmland, and marshes. the structure within which development can occur. It is Preserving these areas for their critical habitats, support important that this structure is deliberately created in of environmental systems, contribution to water and air alignment with the City's goals and provides appropriate quality, recreational opportunities, natural beauty, and protections without creating unnecessary barriers to overall contribution to the quality of life and character of growth. Bangor is especially important to the community. , ,,�,�,��- „� �6 ,� ,� �,; ,� ��1, �,,,/, � J Pr �s-„ ,li l, ��r� '� r� i,p� � �Ul � '''',f �� '-�� J�� lj, 1 �°� � ` 1' z d �uu f � �� u yilr�d�,, � � i �� , r d� � � � t � �d,- i„ i i��'�� i�W � f -�'1 Y q4 r r f, i� u � � ��i/'r d'' i/r ' �'�r�ll�,�, � r ,° �� I � 1 ��f �4 �I � , �-m, �i ��:. r�,, � �� , , , � � �'� �� n �N��'%�� "��;¢��f u ��'� �� `�� -�� ,>% � , � °,, r < < f +'� � `�� i , �, � y; �, ,� y � �1 � f ' r� �� N�, � ��,�, %� H� � �r � ��i �y ;' i y� o � z� � � , l,��,�I 'l,� r � i�i �r„ � ��rl �� % i a4; ; j '+�I r ��/1 r o �„�" ;, �,,,� ; �� „� �� ;, Source:GoogleMaps CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 35 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I ,�,f`�,I[��I 1�a I f�'��`I ��,�'�1 G�I G�I I I I I�,�,1 I�1 I I�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Maintain the City's low-density residential zoning �i��ir�tl��t tl�� uity9� ��i�uii� ir� ��I�tui�i�� i� districts outside of the growth boundary as a ��I ��I�IIi�� li��l�� '��I��II"��li�� Ili� �I�� means of limiting development in environmentally tl��t ��i��I�I��irt ir��tl� �i� tl��t ��I��pir��i�t sensitive areas. ��ir� �uitl��t � ��ir��ly uiir��p��tuii� tl�� uity9� �I��'�II��I�II"��I��I�ly��I��I��I�'��I�� I� I��Ib�l�� b. Revise the City's zoning regulations as needed to accommodate growth and infill development In accordance with the City's growth boundary and future in the core of the City and in proximity of land use map as designated in this Comprehensive Plan, infrastructure that can support development. new development should be directed toward existing c. Evaluate zoning tools,such as form-based codes, neighborhoods and areas that are already supported by performance zoning, and flexible zoning, as City services. Focusing development in areas where roads, optional methods to allow for development in sewer, water, transit, and other City services already exist, keeping with sustainable practice. will help to preserve natural undeveloped areas as well as to minimize the environmental and financial impacts of new d. Incentivize sustainable design with a focus on development on the City. minimizing impacts to the natural environment and ecosystems. New development and redevelopment should be done in a way that is sensitive to the surrounding environment and e. Encourage neighborhood involvement in the that minimizes impacts on natural areas and wildlife. The planning and permitting processes to help ensure City will use zoning regulations and guidelines to allow and that growth occurs in a way that is sensitive to the encourage best practices in sustainable and environmental existing fabric of the community. building and site design. Flexible Zoning permits uses of land and density of buildings and structures different from those which are allowed as of right within the zoning district.Examples of flexible zoning include conditional and special use permits,density bonuses,and floating zones. Form-Based Codes regulate the urban form and the relationship between building facades and the public realm with a focus on the character of the built environment. Performance Zoning regulates the design and location of a development based on factors that relate directly to the development's site and the specific impacts of the development on its neighborhood.Performance zoning establishes standards based on goals to achieve a certain outcome and allows for flexibility in how that outcome is achieved. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 36 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I ,�,f`�,I[��I 1�a I f�'��`I ��,�'�1 G�I G�I I I I I�,�,1 I�1 I I�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Consider funding opportunities, through grants, ��'��I��p �I� �p�l� ��p�� I� ��I��I��'��I�I� ��I�I� donations of open space, and capital budgeting �u�tl� tl��u��r� ��ru�� tl�� p�r�t��tu�� for the strategic acquisition of open space for �'�'��'�li�� Il�h�ll��ll�h�ll�'� �'��li'�� II�� D�II� conservation in coordination with the 2021 Parks, ��p�� u� ��tu��yu�� p�� p��tl��t �r��y Ib� Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan. t�ir �t� ��ir�� ui�uitui�i�� b. Partner with outside organizations such as land As more of Bangor's open space becomes targeted trusts to expand the supply of protected and for development, the City will prioritize protection and connected open space in Bangor. management of existing open space to ensure the c. Identify critical improvements and maintenance preservation of sensitive environmental areas, vulnerable needed at City-owned open space properties and habitats, and land for recreational use. The Bangor Land produce a summary and list of needs. Trust (BLT) is the primary partner in stewardship of public lands and provides educational resources on conservation and the unique habitats in the Bangor region. The City will d. Consider funding strategies for improving, continue to work with BLT and other partners to maintain maintaining, and connecting City-owned City-owned conserved lands and to expand protected conservation properties based upon the areas. Critical environmental areas and areas outside of the improvement and maintenance recommendations growth boundary will be prioritized for protection, while identified by the Open Space Plan (once appropriate undeveloped areas within the growth boundary completed), the existing Rolland Perry Forest will remain available for future development. Management Plan, and future management plans for Essex Woods, Prentiss Woods, and Brown Woods. e. Maintain updates to the Shoreland and Stream Protection zones in concert with state rulemaking. f. Evaluate definitions for lot development to ensure that created lots have adequate upland land outside of resource protection areas to support development. Ac�tic�n lterrr�c�c�ntinuec�next�a�c�e CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 37 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I ,�,f`�,I[� I 1�a I f�'��`I ��,�'�1 G�I G�I I I I I�,�,1 I�1 I I�a Maine's Department of Environmental Protection(DEP)Shoreland Zoning Act requires municipalities to adopt local ordinances that I �� I�� regulate land use activities in the shoreland zone."i�uaa��u��9 eaau��s include land area within 250 feet of the normal high-water line of a pond or river,upland edge of a coastal wetland,upland edge of defined freshwater wetlands,and areas within 75 feet of the normal Ac"tlC�l7/te171� c"C�l7tll7ueCl fYC�171/r��t�7�lcJe high-water line of certain streams. g. Evaluate the Resource Protection District to The Resource Protection District was adopted as part of the City's ensure that it is focused upon wildlife corridors, Land Development Code to preserve natural areas,such as natural watersheds of impaired streams, freshwater drainage systems,floodplains,streams,rivers,and wetlands.The intent of the district is to help ensure the protection of water wetlands, and significant habitat areas. quality,habitat areas,biotic systems,open space,scenic and natural h. Evaluate existing cluster subdivision provisions areas.The code includes permitted uses and standards pursuant to the purpose of the code. to determine if modifications can be made to produce conservation subdivision developments that better protect open space. i. Consider incentives and grant funding to assist with the creation of connected pollinator habitat throughout Bangor in order to maintain healthy, functioning ecosystems and to allow for more connections between residents and nature. j. Consider establishing a Conservation Commission to promote land conservation and advocate for the appropriate protection, development, and/or use of open spaces through outreach, education, and serving in an advisory role during the development review process. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 38 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I ,�,f`�,I[��I 1�a I f�'��`I ��,�'�1 G�I G�I I I I I�,�,1 I�1 I I�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Continue to adequately staff departments and ��i�tuii��tl�� pir�t��tui�i� ��i��uiir�i�ir��i�t��l�ly commissions with land use functions and provide ��li��lt�l�'� �I�� sufficient resources to carry out their duties. Bangor has been committed to protecting and preserving b. Review the City's land use regulations including natural areas that are an essential part of what makes zoning regulations,floodplain regulations, Bangor a great place to live. Significant open space subdivision regulations, and inland wetland areas for recreation and wildlife protection have been regulations, to ensure that the regulations preserved under the jurisdiction of the City and through adequately protect environmental resources and land acquisition by the Bangor Land Trust (BLT). The City encourage sustainable development. Amend the is dedicated to continued protection of these areas, as well regulations as necessary, and expand protections as efforts to expand preserved areas to include significant as needed, in favor of environmental protection wetlands and habitat areas that are not currently protected that is fully supportive of the goals of this Plan. from future development. Conservation efforts by the City and BLT will continue to include educational resources to c. Work with property owners and coordinate with increase awareness of the value of wetlands and critical the BLT, as appropriate, to permanently protect ecosystems and the unique (and some threatened and more sensitive portions of their properties with endangered)species that these environments support. conservation easements. d. Evaluate the possible implementation of the Maine Vernal Pool Special Area Management Plan Maine's Vernal Pool Special Area Management Plan(N1�iiu��VP "i�P�P)is a conservation-based mitigation option that balances to mitigate development impacts to vernal pools. aquatic resource protection with economic development.Maine VP SAMP allows for a project to impact vernal pools in a specified area e. Evaluate current landscaping and street tree called the Designated Development Area.In exchange,high quality requirements and revise as needed to ensure vernal poolscapes are conserved in rural areas.To use the Maine mitigation of urban heat island effect. VP SAMP,an applicant pays a fee to the municipality which is then transferred to a 3rd party land conservation organization.The fee is f. Evaluate current regulations in the Penjajawoc used to conserve high quality vernal poolscapes in the rural areas. Marsh watershed and revise as needed to ensure adequate protection from disintegration. g. Investigate techniques to preserve farmland, Urban Heat Island Effect happens when natural land cover gets including disincentives for conversion of replaced by dense concentrations of impervious surfaces that absorb and retain heat,such as buildings and pavement.Heat agricultural land, conservation or cluster islands can contribute to higher daytime temperatures,decreases subdivisions, and transfer of development rights. nighttime cooling,and raises air pollution levels.This can contribute to heat related deaths and illnesses. Because surfaces are warmer than usual,this effect can increase the temperature of storm water runoff that flows into rivers and nearby bodies of water such as lakes and ponds.These bodies of water become warmer than they should be which places stress on aquatic life and can cause an imbalance in the ecosystems in these areas. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 39 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 111 II �� ) %,,,;; 1111�' , � ��i� ' � 1 J � �ll % It has become increasingly difficult for Bangor residents ' � ��I�II� I to find safe,quality,affordable housing in the City.An �� -i��,,;' "' already critical issue prior to 202q the lack of affordable �� ;>� � housing in Bangor has worsened due to a slowdown in �" construction as a result of the pandemic and increased � � '� � costs for labor and materials.Slowing development � ` �:��`��! � � '�"�� ;�'� �,V��VI� "I i" ° III i � trends in the 2010s compared to the first decade of the y��N��'�o„��j� � �� 6 �� y� 21st century as well as the loss of housing units due to ��, ,�, ,;, ,'�;,�, � �� r disre air and conversion to short-term rentals have also �� "�� ° � ` ��`�`�'�"�� p �� u �`�� ', �` ,,,,a contributed to the affordability crisis. From 2000 to 2009 '� ,�, �� over 1,100 new housing units were constructed in Bangor ��' �'� � �` °�rt �,� � � r - . (an average of 110 units per year),compared to only 615 ' new units in the following decade.From 2020 to 2021, only approximately 20 new units have been created. r ;r r ,��, � Some municipalities in Maine have become more creative Source:BangorHousing in finding ways to encourage and incentivize housing development. Recent techniques implemented in the residents are met is critical. The lack of workforce housing state include eliminating barriers to development by limits the City's opportunities for economic growth and reducing or eliminating parking minimums, allowing tiny creates a challenge for employers in hiring and retaining homes, and creating more mixed-use districts. Policies employees. The report prepared in 2019 by the Bangor in this section provide recommendations to proactively Housing Work Group provides recommendations to address encourage housing development and create new housing both housing supply and housing quality, including a rental opportunities within the growth boundary by supporting registration program, allowing for denser development investment from within the community. in the urban core, developing a housing production plan, and increasing supportive housing services. The In addition to encouraging and incentivizing the City will continue to work towards implementing these development of new housing units, preserving existing recommendations and will also look to implement targeted housing and improving housing quality by appropriately strategies (described in this section) to address housing regulating rental properties can help to maintain the supply, increase housing options, provide housing for fabric of existing communities, improve health and specific groups, reduce homelessness, and improve the safety of residents, and preserve the historic character of condition of housing in Bangor. These recommendations neighborhoods. focus on addressing housing needs of existing residents, creating opportunity for incremental development, and As Bangor looks to stimulate economic development and building a more equitable community. grow the City and region's workforce, working to ensure that the housing needs of current and future Bangor CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 40 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 Ili1�....alf I��; I��`I� ��,i1G�lh�.. ... .... .... .... .... 1 II �II�,�,I I��I a priorities of the Housing Work Group include the creation of a rental registry program, increasing accountability � � for housing maintenance, incentivizing rehabilitation and infill development in the urban core, developing a housing Ilir��p�l�ir��i�t tl�� ir��ir�ir��i� �tui�i�� tl�� 2 '�� production plan, and updating zoning and development ��II"�II"��li� ��I�li�� IIII"��I��'��I�� standards to encourage denser development in the urban �'��uii� uii� �i� �ir ir��p�irt� core. In March 2019, the Bangor Housing Work Group issued the Recommendations to Improve the Status of Housing in Bangor report. The report identified several challenges ��IV�II� II��II'�� to the housing market in Bangor, including an older a. Create a City policy to regulate short-term rental housing stock, an aging population, a lower median units and create pertinent rules, regulations, and income compared to the state, and a rating as the fund oversight. least affordable city to rent in Maine. These challenges still exist, and the City will continue to implement the b. Develop a housing production plan that recommendations of the Housing Work Group, many establishes goals for new housing development of which are addressed throughout this Plan. 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'� � ��' � �, , ��,;�� ,.a��w � °�, ,� , � � w, ��W�fNdlNkhrr, �!;��;;" ��Y�, , � ��,,,, m, fir��Ir�,�'��a�� i�< CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 41 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I I�1 I.J'a I I I��; I��'.I� ��,�'�1 G�I G�I I I I I�,�,1 I�1 I I�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Partner with institutions to establish affordable Ili��ir��I��II��i�� ir�i�� ir��l�ll� housing in Bangor(e.g., partner with non-profits I��uii� ��ptui�i�� uii� �i� �ir�i� ir��uii�t�uii� �i� and/or health systems). ��ir��l�ll� I��iii�� iii��i��ir�iii� �� N��IIi� ��p�p�ly� b. Continue to promote and support participation in the Property Tax Stabilization Program for Senior Housing affordability is the top priority for many Bangor Citizens. residents as indicated by survey responses, discussion with c. Collaborate with employers to find housing City staff, and feedback from stakeholders. Several factors solutions to support the workforce. have contributed to a decrease in supply of housing units, including units being removed from the market due to disrepair and an increase in short-term rental units. At the same time, an aging population and rising housing costs and living expenses has increased demand for housing that Affordable housing initiatives in Bangor Bangor is home to several non-profits and quasi-governmental IS affordable to mlddle- and low-InCome households. institutions that provide housing services to the community. BangorHousing,Penquis,and Community Housing of Maine Over the long-term, housing development has not kept (CHOM)own and manage properties throughout Bangor and assist pace with population and demographic changes in the older Mainers,people with low incomes,people with disabilities, region and state. In the short-term, increases in material and those recovering from substance use,among others.They also work with local service providers,including hospitals,behavioral and labor costs have added to the challenges of affordable health centers,shelters,and other community centers to support housing development. low-income Mainers. • In 2021,CHOM began redevelopment of the Schoolhouse on In addition to creating new affordable housing options, Harlow Street,including the rehabilitation of 57 units and the maintaining affordability of existing housing and assisting addition of nine new units of income restricted housing. vulnerable residents to be able to stay in their homes, IS • Penquis owns and operates 12 affordable rental properties in important for both individual and community stability. eastern Maine. • BangorHousing operates a combination of 741 affordable and market rate apartments in seven developments throughout the City and through administration of the Housing Choice Voucher program in Bangor and surrounding towns. The Property Tax Stabilization for Senior Citizens is a state program that allows senior-citizen residents to stabilize or freeze property taxes on their homestead.This program went into effect on August 8,2022.To qualify,a Maine resident must be 65 years or older and have owned their homes for at least 10 years. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 42 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 While many older adults choose to downsize as their I I�1 I 1',I I I��; I��`I� ��,�1 P✓I P✓I I I I I�,�,I�I�1 I I�a housing needs and lifestyles change, others prefer to � � remain in their current residence, within their existing community. Revised regulations could allow for alterations �uii�t�uii� �i� uii��ir��tl��I�I��Iy�� I��uii� and conversions to support multi-generational housing in ��ol li�� I� �li� ��pol� Iby �p��p�l� ��I�I � �� a shared living environment, allowing residents to age in �i� �Ibui�luitui�� place. In addition,financial support in the way of the Tax Stabilization Program and disabled tax credit program or With the percentage of residents who are 65 and older support for universal design adaptations can provide some expected to increase in Bangor and the region, the need for relief for residents to be able to stay in their homes and housing designed to meet the needs of older residents is within their communities. imminent. In addition, more than 20%of Bangor residents are living with a disability. Incorporating universal design in housing, where appropriate and feasible, increases housing options for individuals with disabilities and allows ��IV�II� II��II'�� residents to age and transition in place. The location of a. Explore opportunities to revise the zoning housing and proximity to services and amenities is critical regulations to allow the adaptive reuse of to accessibility and livability for people of all ages and buildings for the development of age-restricted should be considered along with the overall accessibility of and other forms of housing for Bangor's aging buildings and the surrounding community. population. Focus on districts near transit and As a member of the AARP Age-Friendly Communities support services. Network, it is a priority for the City to build healthy, livable b. Revise zoning regulations to allow for the communities for people of all ages. The Bangor Livable development of, or conversion to, multi- Communities Committee follows the principles of the AARP generational housing that provides shared living Livable Communities program in considering communities areas for multiple generations of a family in holistically. Providing housing for older adults and those appropriate residential districts. with disabilities should be part of an overall effort to build strong communities where residents have a variety of c. Promote the existing elderly/disabled tax credit transportation options, safe and walkable neighborhoods, program. access to services, and opportunities for civic engagement d. Provide support services to assist seniors to age and social participation. in place. e. Consider implementing universal design Case study:Universal design-363E��uas��P��II�u��9 N1�iiu�� requirements for new housing construction Built in 2013,the 363House is an award-winning universal design projects receiving funding through a Housing house located in Portland,Maine.Designed by architect John Trust or other City funding. Gordon,this house combines sustainability and universal design. It is a near-zero energy,fully accessible house located in an established neighborhood.The goals of this house were two-fold: 1)create an energy efficient sustainable living environment,and 2) provide a supportive,accessible living environment for an owner who is quadriplegic. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 43 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 is integrated into the existing fabric of the community is a I I�1 I 1',I I I��; I��`I� ��,�1 P✓I P✓I I I I I�,�,I�I�1 I I�a benefit to all, while reducing the environmental impact of � � development and minimizing financial costs to the City for long-term maintenance of infrastructure. Ili��ir��tl��I�I��Iy�� I��uii� uii�ro �i� �pir��ir��t� t� �i� �ir9� ��i�t��i� �uitl� �i� �ir��pl��ui� �i� ��ir��l�ll� �i�ii�� I�iill� ��ir��iii�� I�� iii��irii�� tl�� uity9� i��ui I�Ib�irl�� iu�ir� Il��ir�� a. Revise zoning regulations as needed to support Housing availability �i�� f1,, the development of housing within the growth and affordability �� boundary. is a key issue for �'� � J I �,�l the City, and new ��,i� � b. Consider working with local design professionals housing development �; � %, ;;,, to develop a library of pre-approved building plan that is accessible to �s , sets to reduce the development costs and review �` "� �� transportation and � � timeline for new construction infill projects. � �� ?� amenities and that l��'Q� � � c. Explore the feasibility of allowing mixed-use in leverages existing '� additional areas close to transit and infrastructure. infrastructure should be prioritized. � � d. Modify the Land Development Code to be in � ��-, , �,,,, „,,,,,, ,,,,,, �'�� compliance with Maine LD 2003, as most recently Infill development, Source:BerryDunn amended. redevelopment, and proximity of new housing e. Evaluate traditional commercial corridors and to services and amenities is central to the City's goal of commercial districts to identify opportunities to building physically and socially connected communities. allow for mixed-use development. There are numerous individual and community benefits to denser development, including reduced reliance on automobiles and reduction of emissions from automobile trips, convenience of amenities and transit, increased social Maine LD 2003 requires towns and cities to increase the housing density allowed in their zoning ordinances,including allowing interaction, reduced transportation costs, reduced cost of additional units on lots zoned for single-family homes,allowing developing and maintaining public infrastructure (streets, at least one accessory dwelling unit(ADU)on lots with existing sewers, lighting, etc.), added vibrancy to downtown and single-family homes,and,in some areas,allowing for two-and surrounding neighborhoods, and health benefits of living in one-half times the currently allowed housing units.The extent of this law is determined by growth areas,which has been a Walkable COII"lll"lUnity. defined in Bangor's Comprehensive Plan.L��3,or the"Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Commission to Increase Availability and proximity to transportation options and Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Zoning and Land Use access to services and amenities are especially important Restrictions,��went into effect in July 2022.Its goal is to alleviate in considering affordable housing and the needs of future the housing affordability issues in Maine by increasing housing opportunities. residents who may have limited resources and may not have access to a personal vehicle. Creating housing in existing neighborhoods and supporting development that CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 44 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I I�1 I.J'a I I I��; I��'.I� ��,�'�1 G�I G�I I I I I�,�,1 I�1 I I�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Continue to work with local social service ��t�ir ir��l�tui�i��l�ui�p�t� I��I�p �i��ir�tl��t tl�� agencies and providers to ensure that the needs I��II� I�� I�� I�y9� II"��'��Il��l��lb�l� of persons experiencing homelessness are met. ir��ui �i�t� �ir� ir��t� b. Advocate for a regional approach to addressing Homelessness is not an issue that the City can resolve on the issues surrounding homelessness. its own; however, the City has a vital role in supporting c. Evaluate land uses that allow for sheltering and unhoused residents and providing assistance to community organizations that are working directly to meet the needs supporting people experiencing homelessness to help ensure that existing zoning supports a of unhoused individuals. Bangor can play a key role in advocating for and coordinating a regional approach to diverse housing stock. assisting people experiencing homelessness and those most at risk of becoming homeless to reduce duplication of efforts. The City will continue to help to improve Case study:Bergen County,NJ communication among organizations and support Bergen County joined the Built for Zero movement in 2015 to help community efforts through the Built for Zero initiative. the County reduce and eliminate chronic homelessness.In the years prior,the County had begun data collection,including a by-name list of individuals experiencing homelessness.The County quickly experienced a reduction in homelessness and ended chronic homelessness in August 2016 and sustained functional zero for people experiencing homelessness through the date of this��a� (2018).Some keys to success noted by the County include: • Coordinated entry system using a single point of entry model • Barrier-free emergency shelter and permanent housing programs • Committed leadership and understanding of community systems • Community-wide involvement including collaboration with the housing authority CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 45 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I I�1 I.J'a I I I��; I��'.I� ��,�'�1 G�I G�I I I I I�,�,1 I�1 I I�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Consider directing American Rescue Plan Act �ir�iii�ii��ir, ��, �i�� I�I��ir��ir��l�ll� (ARPA)funds received by the City toward li��lli� oii�oitoi�toi�� affordable and workforce housing initiatives with a focus on programs that provide support to Addressing the current housing challenges will require a targeted income levels and work with developers combination of approaches involving both the creation to implement housing initiatives. of new affordable units and the preservation of existing housing. b. Maintain an inventory of Bangor's housing stock and provide that information to partner As additional state and federal funding is being directed organizations on a regular basis. toward housing development and affordable housing initiatives, understanding the current environment and the City's specific housing needs (housing type, location, targeted income levels)will put the City in a position for The American Rescue Plan Act is a bill that was passed by the success in obtaining funding and developing programs. federal government in 2021 to help communities recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.Maine received roughly$4.6 billion in�f�P� The pl'eSel'VatiOn Of eXiSting hOUSing iS eqUally impol'tant. ��1�°��Approximately$3.6 billion is earmarked for recovery efforts,like bolstering public health institutions and initiatives,like Rental assistance to those residents who are at risk COVID testing and vaccines,stimulus payments to Maine families, of losing their housing is critical. This assistance can business support,broadband infrastructure,and payments to provide stability to individuals and families as well as for municipaiities in tr,e state.Tr,e r�,i�u��u��u�� neighborhoods, and it can reduce the demand for services outlines priorities for the remaining$1 billion in discretionary funding.Money from this fund is intended to improve the lives forthe unhoused. of Maine people and businesses,create good-paying jobs,and rebuild Maine's economy.F�uu��9iiu�c�has been provided to Maine farm and food businesses,workforce development grants in emerging industries,drinking water infrastructure improvement,fish hatchery revitalization,forestry recovery,and grants for homeless shelters, among others.Bangor was awarded$20.48 million in ARPA funding,which must be used by December 31,2026.��u�c�aa��o�� aa�uu��u�has discussed using ARPA funds to support public health institutions,including support for mental health and substance use services;broadband,sewer,and water infrastructure improvements; household assistance;job training;small business economic assistance;affordable housing initiatives;and capital improvement projeCts. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 46 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I I�1 I.J'a I I I��; I��'.I� ��,�'�1 G�I G�I I I I I�,�,1 I�1 I I�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Establish a rental registration and inspection Ilir��pir��tl�� i� uitui�i� �� i� �ir9� I��uii� ��I�I��Iy �li� � I�� Ib�lol li�t ol�� olli� tli�� olty9� program to assist the City in tracking rental units and to help ensure that the City's housing stock is I��I I�Ib�l�l�� adequately maintained. The age and condition of Bangor's housing stock is a b. Improve communications with property owners, challenge to preserving housing units. Approximately 37% property managers, and residents regarding code of housing units were constructed prior to 1940 and 63% requirements and the enforcement of violations. were built before 1970. As the housing stock has aged, c. Improve incentives for property owners to maintenance and improvements to these buildings to maintain habitability and meet current codes and standards maintain and improve multi-family housing by has not kept pace. The declining condition of buildings has evaluating current programs and revising and/ or expanding incentive programs to best support contributed to the loss of housing units in the City and has had an adverse impact on the neighborhood fabric where redevelopment efforts. properties that have not been maintained pose a health d. Continue to pursue and use Community and safety risk and leave gaps in existing communities. Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to invest in neighborhood improvements and review the Policies and programs to assist and encourage property process for allocating CDBG funds. owners to maintain quality housing and make necessary improvements to ensure code compliance will help to e. Provide the code enforcement officer with the prevent the loss of affordable rental units due to disrepair tools, training, and support necessary to enforce while simultaneously improving neighborhood safety and land use regulations, and ensure that the code aesthetics. enforcement officer is certified in accordance with 30-A M.R.S.A. §4451. Case study:Buffalo Rental Registration Program In 2005,the City of Buffalo implemented a��u��c�us��u�au� ip�aa��u�a.The goals of the program are to protect neighborhood stability and public health,improve housing conditions,and address the problem of negligent property owners.The program encourages voluntary compliance with its�a��ii��u��ll iiu�s�a��ii�u� �a�r ��ss, allowing owners to schedule their own inspections,providing clear notices to landlords and tenants and informing them of the process and expectations,connecting owners to financial assistance for housing rehabilitation,and connecting tenants to community services such as rental assistance programs.The City collaborated with the Partnership for Public Good(a community-based think tank)to develop and host presentations about the inspection program to share with both property owners and tenants. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 47 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I I�1 I.J'a I I I��; I��'.I� ��,C�G�I G�I I I I I�,�,��f�I�1 I I�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Work with community partners to implement a ��ir�� ir�i� � �� I��uii� ��ptui�i�� t� ir��t home-sharing program. tl��tuii� �i� ��t�ir� I��uii� i�� uity I��ol �I�t�� b. Consider the use of cluster development in low-density residential districts as a means of Across the country, households and housing needs and protecting land while accommodating housing preferences have changed over time. Households are development in those areas. smaller than in past decades, and people are more mobile than ever before with increased opportunities for remote c. Revise zoning regulations to remove barriers work. The population's housing needs of 50 or more years to development for a variety of housing types including single-room occupancy housing, tiny ago, when most of the City's housing was built, were vastly different than today. Accommodating and encouraging a homes, and transitional housing. broad range of housing types will help the City meet the demand for housing options and attract people to live and work in Bangor. This should include new innovative housing options as well as housing types that were more common ��'��'��'��'�� at other times in history and could be appropriate to meet �n 1982,VermonYs homeshare program was started by residents who were looking to help aging adults stay in their homes by current housing needs, with a focus on workforce housing matching them with other seniors in shared living situations.Today, that can support the City and region'S labol'fol'Ce. organizations like HomeShare Vermont match residents of all ages and abilities who are looking to share a home for mutual benefit. Residents with an extra room or auxiliary dwelling unit are paired with an individual who provides rent,services,or both in exchange for a place to live.HomeShare Vermont serves as a third party that conducts background and reference checks before pairing individuals together.An individual with an extra room decides on the rent and/or services that are needed.Services can include help with chores,rides to doctor appointments,or meal preparation, among others.HomeShare Vermont then pairs that individual with someone who matches their lifestyle and can meet their service needs in exchange for a place to live. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 48 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I I�1 I.J'a I I I��; I��'.I� ��,�'�1 G�I G�I I I I I�,�,1 I�1 I I�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Consider establishing a local land bank in �tir�i� tl��i� i��ui I�Ib�irl�� i� tl��uiir�Ibui�luity t� accordance with Maine's Act to Create the Maine ��I�I��I�� I��I �I�� Iby� I��II� �pl��p�l��l��I�� Redevelopment Land Bank Authority(LD1694) to �I��'��I�� I� /�I� �II� �I�I��p��ll� �I� �I��I�� facilitate the reinvestment in vacant, abandoned, �I�I�I��pl��l�� I��I �I��I��I �I� I��I I�Ib�l�l�� and foreclosed properties, and to leverage federal ��I� ��II"�II"��I��I��I ��'��I��pll"��I�� I�I��II� ��N��II� and state funding for redevelopment of blighted ��u� I�Ib��rl�� and abandoned properties. Investing in building communities by supporting b. Continue to support housing rehabilitation neighborhoods will provide long-term benefits to programs for low- and moderate-income the City. Neighborhood-scale infill development and homeowners and provide educational resources redevelopment projects will help to create more housing to all homeowners about rehabilitation programs. and economic growth in urban neighborhoods, while c. Provide educational resources and support for reducing development pressure on more rural open space small-scale developers. areas. Infill and redevelopment projects can be a catalyst for neighborhood revitalization in areas that have been overlooked in the past. Encouraging a mix of neighborhood residential and commercial uses will support existing ��u�u�a�a�iiqu�._I@,._lu��u7a�u��ll._f��ll�.'� residents by expanding access to goods and services and In 2021,the Champaign,IL City Council established principles of growing the customer base for existing businesses. incrementai aeveiopment to"eliminate barriers to affordable, sustainable,and neighborhood-scale reinvestment:'Incremental Supporting small-scale, local developers, including existing development is characterized by investments in neighborhoods through small changes to individual properties that allow a property owners, with infill and redevelopment projects neighborhood to evolve gradually and compatible with the will help to keep profits within the community,further existing neighborhood design.In 2020,City planning staff strengthening neighborhoods and the local economy. ��a�a��s��u�s for tr,e councii to adopt in order to implement incremental development goals.The first short-term implementation strategy is to create a��aira�c��to educate on and Maine LD 1694,An Act to Create the Maine Redevelopment Land promote incremental development. Bank Authority ��Iluau�a�auas�u��9 F��u��clliiu��uau��y L�u��9��u��cs LD 1694 authorizes the establishment of municipal,regional,and In 2010,multiple blighted neighborhoods in Franklin County,Ohio state Land Banks for the purpose of supporting the conversion of were facing widespread demolition of dilapidated properties.To vacant,abandoned,and tax delinquent properties into productive address this issue,the Land Reutilization Corporation for Franklin use.The legislation also allows the state to leverage federal funding County was established to partner with the existing City of and establishes a state funding program for local redevelopment Columbus land bank.Land Banks help to manage blighted property projects that meet shared state and local economic,housing, and revitalize distressed communities by buying undervalued land environmental,transportation,and quality of life goals. and managing the redevelopment or sale of properties.Instead of exclusively tearing down communities,land banks deploy resources to stabilize neighborhoods.In only five years,the land banks in Franklin County were able to generate$80 million in new private and nonprofit investment on vacant lots or abandoned structures, and facilitate the reuse of 1,300 properties. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 49 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 � �/ � j �, � � % ��I�� %/ , � �� ,. /!//�� j/ �,�J III/��'1 � JJJ �:Il� -, ,. 111 f�`',i / '%, .�1� �ll '%� �.11 °'�/ 11111. 1-,, , 11� i 111 f ,�� .111 f 111 f� lll 111 I%�� 11.11 f 11�1 This Plan is centered around the 21st century approach Attracting new Mainers and in-state residents to the region to economic development that focuses on investment can help ease impacts on the workforce. Recent (since in people and the systems that support communities, 2020) trends of migration to Maine and increased interest with the understanding that strong communities create in outdoor activities provides an opportunity for the City to economic opportunity.Growth from within the community promote its existing assets and desirable location. (as a result of investing in housing,transportation,the education system,etc.)creates a City that is more broadly Maintaining current infrastructure, improving walkability resilient in the face of various stressors,old and new. and bikeability, and supporting a vibrant downtown are important to creating a strong, welcoming community and While this section of the Plan specifically addresses preserving the City's historic characteristics. In addition, policies to encourage economic development, the City will need to address challenges of housing recommendations from all other sections of this Plan are availability and affordability and the increased demand part of a comprehensive strategy for growth. Improving for social services in order to support the expected and quality of life and well-being by providing more housing desired population and employment growth as a result of opportunities, increasing transportation options and safety, Plan implementation. supporting arts and culture, ensuring that residents' service needs are met, enhancing City parks and open spaces, The City will also continue to monitor changing market and maintaining fiscal sustainability while maintaining and conditions, including the emergence of new growth improving City services and infrastructure, are all part of opportunities and the decline of key industries. Policies an overall asset-based economic development strategy to in this Plan and local, regional, and state economic build a resilient and thriving City. development strategies will support the City in further diversifying its economy to be better prepared to address The COVID-19 pandemic is an example of a new economic changing market conditions. and social stressor from which municipalities learned to adapt. The pandemic changed the way that people work Building upon current planning initiatives and leveraging and participate in civic life. Expanded use of technology key partnerships and industries can help the City meet and the possibility of remote work allowed people to its needs. Bangor can collaborate with nearby higher reconsider where they live in relation to their job. A education institutions on a variety of issues including substantial number of out-of-state remote workers moved climate change, workforce development, and growing to Maine during this period. Bangor will look to build the City's technology and innovation sector. As the upon this in-migration momentum to grow its population urban center for Northern and Eastern Maine, the City and strengthen the workforce. The City will consider can revitalize its transportation networks and serve as a post-pandemic trends, like remote work and increased regional transportation hub. Revitalizing and growing the outdoor recreation, and other quality of life elements in City's arts and entertainment industry can enhance Bangor implementing a comprehensive economic growth strategy. as a destination for art, entertainment, and culture. Bangor's population in the decade from 2010 to 2020 was both aging and declining, impacting the region's workforce. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 50 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 To support these economic development goals, the City will I ��,�1h1�1P�11��, I�I \/I I ��,11 P�II f`��I��f I��`I ��,�1P�IP�11 I II),�,I1�11I�a continue to build and strengthen community partnerships � � with higher education institutions, employers, lenders, the Chamber of Commerce, small business groups, and ��t�ir �i� �i��uiir�i�ir��i�t tl��t ui��I�I��irtui�� community organizations that are working to assist new ��li��ll"��I� ��'��I��II"��li�� li� ��I��'�I �� Mainers, address housing issues, provide childcare, and �I�I��i��i�uitui��ir tl�� ir��tl� �i� ��I��pir��i�t provide job training. �� Ib��uii�� uii� tl�� uity� The City plays a key role in supporting economic growth through streamlining processes and regulations, identifying ��IV�II� II��II'�� and strengthening new industries and technology, and a. Ensure that Economic Development staff facilitating collaboration among agencies, universities, have the resources needed to engage in the financial institutions, and employers. Bangor recognizes recommendations of the 2021 Economic the need to promote and strengthen all community assets Development Plan and and addendum and meet and continue to pursue initiatives to enhance quality of life the ongoing needs of economic development. in order to support economic growth. Bangor will continue to leverage its assets to attract and develop a strong b. Continue to streamline the City's business workforce and support innovation and entrepreneurship. permitting and licensing processes to be efficient, effective, and expeditious. In recognizing the need for a coordinated and updated approach to economic development, in 2021, the City of c. Work with local banks, Small Business Bangor developed an Economic Development Strategy to Administration lenders, and Community move the City forward to address economic growth. Key Development Financial Institutions to promote concepts in the plan include strengthening the arts and existing small business lending and micro-lending entertainment sector, addressing housing availability and programs. affordability, creating a marketing and communications d. Maintain an active partnership with local higher plan for the City, and retaining and attracting residents, education institutions such as Husson University especially young professionals and students. Enhancing and University of Maine to support their growth livability through improvements in housing, arts, and engagement in Bangor's economy and to transportation, infrastructure, parks, childcare, and support research and innovation in new industries. community services is increasingly important with the rise of remote work. With more employees able to choose e. Promote investment in Bangor's Opportunity where they live based on their lifestyle needs rather than Zone. proximity to jobs, these basic amenities are even more vital f. Support the development of shared working to economic growth. spaces, business incubators, and other business support resources in the City. Ac�tic�n lterrr�c�c�ntinuec�next�a�c�e CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 51 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I ��,�'�J h I�?P✓I I�:: I�I \/I I.�'�J I P�I I��f`��I f I��`I ��,�'�J P�I P�I I I I I:�,�,I I�J I I��a ��s�s�ua�9�.6��ff�a��9,�T m S�aua��Soe9�lu�s�o�ua�o�au�s��oe��aca��aca�9 �Il�u��u�� I �� I�� As the state's capital,Hartford comprises many anchor institutions which are embedded into the social and economic fibers of the City and region.Hartford's successful collaboration with anchor Ac"tlC�l7/te171� c"C�l7tll7ueCl fYC�171/r��t�7�lcJe institutions can be witnessed through the impacts of the Southside Institutions Neighborhood Alliance(SINA)which comprises g. Collaborate with the Maine Connectivity Authority Trinity College,Hartford Hospital,and Connecticut Children's Medical Center.The 40-year partnership has positively impacted to encourage the expansion of high-speed the neighborhood and beyond through strategic investments for broadband coverage and gigabit internet access new community developments,fundraising efforts,affordable as recommended by the 2020 City of Bangor housing development,and engagement of public schools and BI'Oddbdlld Stl'dteglC Pldll dlld ROddll`ldp. the community.Partnerships with anchor institutions rely on the understanding that the economic health of an anchor institution h. Continue to grow the availability of public wireless and the city in which it resides are inherently connected.A flagship IletW01"I(S. project of the SINA partnership is The Learning Corridor,a large community campus made possible by a$10 million investment from i. Support the expansion and strengthening of SINA.The campus has four public schools,a performing arts center, a boys and girls club,and a family support program.Other SINA existing infrastructure and systems that support efforts over the years have included the creation of a community quality of life for a growing workforce, including development corporation tasked with building affordable housing housing, childcare, education, transportation, and units throughout Hartford's urban center. broadband. j. Work with partners to create workforce development in innovative technologies such as "green careers" in insulation and solar installation. k. Continue to support opportunities for non- aeronautical property development in the area around the Bangor International Airport. I. Encourage the development of the BanAir Industrial Park property. m. Continue to make improvements to the Foreign Trade Zone. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 52 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I ��,�'�1hI�?G�II�:: I�I \/I I.�'�1I P�II��f`��I��f I��`I ��,�'�1P�IP�II III::�,�,II�1II�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Continue to develop zoning regulations that will ��i�tuii��t� uii��t uii� ��i�t��i� �i� �ir tl�ir�� I� support active outdoor spaces. uii��ir��tir��t�ir� �i� �tir��t��p� uiir��pir��ir��i�t�ro Ib��l�l �Ili� �� III"��I��'�II"��li��ro ��Ib�l�l�� b. Coordinate with downtown organizations to ��I� ��I��I��II� �I� ��'�I��ro �I� II"��I�Ik��ll� �I� publicize downtown events (music, food festivals, ��I��II� �p��p�l�� I��I�� food trucks, pop-up retail/restaurant events, etc.) and promote downtown neighborhoods by Past and ongoing ,, :- creating a distinct sense of place in areas outside �',. � �'� � � '��,, beautification, marketing, �� ,� ,�,. �, of the downtown core. and events initiatives have � � _ �"�� - ��- �� l� c. Continue to support housing development in the helped to create a vibrant � �� , downtown as a catalyst for reuse/redevelopment downtown and attract people �- ��'T� ��^� � ��',.�` and a built-in customer base for local businesses. and businesses to Bangor. The `��'�'��,'�� ,''' .., City's downtown is a valuable d. Improve access to parking in downtown by social, economic, and cultural providing clear signage and markings to direct asset that has a significant motorists to appropriate parking, while also impact on the economic success of the region. A thriving ensuring that streets are safe and accessible for downtown with a variety of businesses, restaurants, bars, non-motorized traffic. entertainment venues, and public spaces draws both e. Improve efficiency in parking in downtown by visitors and residents to the area and has been cited as engaging the public in increasing awareness of essential to the quality of life in Bangor. Continuing to support and promote initiatives that increase downtown parking options that are best suited for various users and uses. vitality will benefit residents, who value access to downtown amenities, and will attract new residents to live f. Conduct a parking study to evaluate current and in Bangor rather than settling in surrounding communities. future parking needs in downtown and identify The City will continue to support downtown vitality by strategies to increase parking availability, as improving access to downtown, including availability of needed. transit, safety for pedestrians and bicyclists, and access to parking. g. Develop a consistent definition to delineate boundaries of Bangor's downtown to assist in regulating and targeting investments to the downtown. Ac�tic�n lterrr�c�c�ntinuec�next�a�c�e CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 53 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I ��,�'�1hI�?P✓II�:: I�I \/I I.�'�1I P�II��f`��I��f I��`I ��,�'�1P�IP�II III::�,�,II�1II��a � �� CC7P��IP�I➢�:I� Ac�tic�n lterrr�c�c�ntinuec�frc�rrr l��t�a�c�e h. Consider implementing downtown wayfinding signage, in coordination with the City's marketing campaign, to include gateway signs on major corridors and directional signs to direct people to businesses and attractions in downtown. ��s�s�ua�9y�f��u��u�F��u��c� Roanoke was in the midst of a perfect storm of economic hardship in the early 1980s.Economic prosperity was deteriorating due to bank consolidations,the loss of the Norfolk&Western Railway headquarters,and a population that was gradually shifting to the suburbs.To spur a revitalization,the City committed to an economic development strategy that focused on revitalizing downtown,leveraging outdoor recreation as an economic driver, and redeveloping contaminated industrial sites.The City provided faLade renovation grants through subsidization of property taxes and utility fees to incentivize downtown beautification efforts.It also empowered neighborhood organizations through support for local improvement projects and provided job training to redevelop the workforce in the face of shifting industry.Roanoke also took steps to poise itself as a regional destination for recreation through the creation of greenway trails and improved biking facilities.The City repurposed a contaminated brownfield site into a biomedical research facility and technology park.The downtown population has since grown from 10 people to 1,200 in a matter of twelve years, coinciding with a boom of restaurants,retail,and recreational uses. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 54 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I ��,�'�1hI�?G�II�:: I�I \/I I.�'�1I P�II��f`��I��f I��`I ��,�'�1P�IP�II III::�,�,II�1II�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Consider zoning options to include mixed—use ��ui��i� ��p �t�ro �� I�I�ir��pirui�t�ro tl�� uity9� development to ensure the long-term economic ��II"�II"��I��I��I ��I��II� I�� I�t�l�l��t� �I��I��tl��t stability and viability of commercial areas. ��I�� ir��ll��ii�i�� ir��ii��ii�ii�i�� Il��iil�iillii�� This could include new uses such as medical ��I�I�� '��I��II"��li��I�� I��li� �� I�I��Ii�� li� office,fitness and entertainment,small-scale ��I�� II"��I�Ik�� li� �I��I�Ii�� production/manufacturing, education, housing, etc. The nature of commercial development has changed since the City's Land Development ordinance was adopted. b. Analyze the City's existing industrial zoning Changes, including the rise of e-commerce, new business districts to determine if allowable uses, building types, and unique business models, do not necessarily align heights, parking and loading requirements, and with historic zoning requirements. While the City has made constraints on building size or footprints are amendments to the code to help facilitate development in in line with today's industrial/manufacturing/ growth areas, there remain opportunities to increase the distribution standards. flexibility of requirements to encourage commercial growth c. Consider implementing flexible zoning or more effectively, where it is appropriate. performance-based zoning in certain non- residential zones to allow for a greater variety of The nature of uses has changed over time with more light uses and more non-traditional uses in existing industrial operations that are consumer oriented and driven commercial and industrial areas. by the demand for goods. There is currently a high demand for industrial space. An understanding of distinct types of d. Expand the concept of neighborhood commercial commercial and industrial uses, their potential impacts, and evaluate corridor commercial as nodes for and their role in the local and regional economy, will help intersections. Consider implementing form-based the City to support commercial and industrial growth in codes to areas that may be suitable for this type a way that is complementary to existing neighborhoods. of regulatory environment. Flexibility in commercial and industrial zoning regulations that considers current and future market conditions will also help to facilitate transitions if and when existing industries begin to decline. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 55 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I ��,�'�1hI�?P✓II�:: I�I \/I I.�'�1I P�II��f`��If I��`I ��,�'�1P�IP�II III:�,�,II�1II��a � ! I II � i .�.. ��i��oid�ir��i�d��toii� ��iriroid�ir�t�doi�� ir�ir�� _o. .. .. . ...�.. .. . . .., ,_....�.. m�.�,� 6 .�w��. °° ,;_ �. � ; I��I�i��ir ��iriroid�ir� �oitl�oii�tl�� ir�ir��ir�oi��l � ;, doi�tiroi�t�t� I��I�p ��loi i� ��i��ir�oi�d��l��pir��i�t ; �,; ; Ipiroi�iroitoi�� oitl� i��d�d oii��ir��tir��t�ir� , ' � �, ,�� .....� �,�w.�. . �, oiir��pir��ir��i�t�t� �d��t��ly��I�I��irt��t�ir� „ ,, � �� g„, f , � � ,� ��II IV� ��+ � �iii�fi rclii`�,' �'"��ry 9�'M�I�ii�� '1i I�'�i'�'iN�i� m�'I��i�f%/%f////// // „i � � u i �j� � /�, 111��f I r As a result of the historic radial develo ment attern of �� p p „ ,, ; � y�,� ` � r ,�� r� � Bangor, there are several major corridors that connect �;� � � w�r��°�� , .,i � e� �� downtown to more rural areas of the Ciry. Focusing and ��'� f � �� ` � �� '��M � � � , , �, �� ,,, g �1 � planning for commercial development along these corridors � " ��I�'i�h�� r �«� " F a can help encourage growth in a way that is efficient for �� , ' f W� . w�� r�� , ,�� , � �� ;�r y :.,4 , .� infrastructure maintenance, is safe and accessible for �� f �� pedestrians and cyclists, supports transit connectivity and ��'�� , � � ��uo �� _ y 2 vehicular traffic flow, and preserves natural areas. ' � � � � I °" "' , ... IV�Y�)V0�)��'J��'�qy��i��'��" im�,��i��n��sns� Y i � � ym �ii�/��////�/� ;, ,,,, ,,,,,, �„ �� r .�� i„�, Past development of commercial corridors has been %%"`�� " ,,.. haphazard and has not been in keeping with the City's ��"' ��'��^� °"' � �" " �� goals to improve pedestrian connectivity and safery. "�� °�� _;�_� � ' "�,, � ��%� , ,, W�� ., ' � , , Developing corridor plans will help to guide development „ ,,; ' � � � � Al,,,, „-�, ?,i�- of these corridors in a more intentional wa that can /� ° � � ` � � y i�%� i��i��/� / //✓ii�I `' z %a�,,,,,, i%%ii,,/�i%��%/%%//%%,/ii,,,,,, ; ^ ?r � ,,,, „ ,,,,. support the City's economic and mobility goals. Source:City of Bangor ��IV�II� �I��II'�� Case study:City of Austin,TX T�u��ii�y�ff�uas�iiu�'s��iie9e��lu�alra��u�a�u��P�� e��u�a has identified a. Identify infrastructure enhancements needed in key corridors in need of safety and mobility improvements and has COI'I'Id01'S. developed Corridor Mobility Plans for each location.The plans are preliminary engineering documents that provide recommendations b. Review commercial and mixed-use zoning to enhance safety,access,and mobility through roadway design enhancements with a focus on creating corridors that serve all users regulations to ensure that the regulations support including cyclists,pedestrians,transit users,and drivers. a mix of land uses and desirable site design and provide opportunities for housing development without displacing commercial uses. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 56 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I ��,�'�1hI�?G�II�:: I�I \/I I.�'�1I P�II��f`��I��f I��`I ��,�'�1P�IP�II III::�,�,II�1II�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Connect employers to training opportunities and ��irti��ir �uitl� � ��tui�i��l uii��tuit�tui�i�� i� ir��ir provide assistance and guidance for employers to �II"��I�y�l�� Ili� �I�� I�y��I��li� �I��li� �li� ��li� develop targeted training programs. tl��irlk��ir��tl�ir�� I� tir�uii�uii� �i� �ir��p�l�y�� pol�p��loll�� b. Work with the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce to hold a quarterly education The State of Maine and the Bangor region continue to roundtable that brings together City leadership, experience labor market challenges because of an aging staff, and educational institutions to discuss population, an increase in older residents leaving the opportunities for developing Bangor's workforce. workforce related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and a decline c. Continue to work with regional workforce in the young adult population. Long-term investment partners to identify skills gaps or employee in workforce development and training is essential to shortages in the trades and work collaboratively ensuring a strong workforce in the future. With several to address shortfalls, as demonstrated in the higher education institutions in the City, Bangor has an Working Communities Challenge. opportunity to grow its partnerships with these institutions to support students and employers. d. Participate in regular meetings with major employers to coordinate City services and Workforce attraction and development is a key priority in support. the state's Economic Development Strategy. Bangor can leverage and promote its unique assets to attract and retain employees in the City and region. ��a��ciiu��au�au�auau�ii�u�s��u��u�� r�� The Working Communities Challenge is a grant program to ��j��ry� support local collaborative efforts to build strong economies and "�o��,1K��l��'�1��'�i��?��l�a!��!�i��'��Y��;�i'�f��l�'�WP��!�i��°14�� a,�wo �� j �� , � �� '� ,, .u communities in northern New England with a focus on economic � "" ,� opportunity for communities and residents with low incomes.In � 2020,the Greater Bangor Team(made up of four municipalities, � i i � �� I � � �� '� p � educational institutions,and community organizations)received a � - ,� �� I� ! �r � , ` f � � �� $25,000 design grant,to develop a plan to increase job training and � ' ' � � I skills for marginalized workers. Following the completion of the six- � i� �� u �� i ��i � ,,,,,, � ��i �� month design phase,the team was awarded a three-year,$375,000 . ; ,. ,,.,.. ,.. � i m� .., u � grant to implement the plan.The effort is focused on improving � �� '�� _, ... I � � �� `"""� economic equality by engaging diverse voices and changing ,,' � �� systems around workforce,education,entrepreneurial development, v� �� r ..�,�� '"� � �� and community support.In 2021,the team hosted listening sessions '' and conducted a survey to solicit feedback from the community. I,. I „�; �o'� � Source:Northern Light Health CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 57 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I ��,�'�1hI�?G�II�:: I�I \/I I.�'�1I P�II��f`��I��f I��`I ��,�'�1P�IP�II III::�,�,II�1II�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Collaborate with the Bangor Region Chamber of �ir�ir��t� �i�tir��pir�i��ir�l�uil�� uii�i��tui�i�ro Commerce and other business development and �I� Ib��ll�� p�l��l�l� Iby��p�p�l��ll� �I� advocacy organizations in developing the City's �I��'�I�� Ili� ��I��li��l��l��l�� II"��li� I��I��I� �li� branding and marketing strategy to promote � ��I�li��l �Ili��l��l�li��ro Ib��lli�� '��I��II"��li�� Bangor as a business-friendly community. �ir �i�ui��tui�i��ro �i� tl�� pirui��t��t�ir� b. Support efforts to connect students to emerging Bangor has the advantage of being home to several fields and new technology and to improve digital higher education institutions and the broader region is literacy for workers to expand their skills as home to prominent research institutions including Jackson technology changes. Laboratory in Bar Harbor and the University of Maine in c. Coordinate resources from agencies and Orono. Colleges and universities provide an opportunity organizations that provide support for business to support economic growth through leveraging research development and establish a central source for and innovation to support new business development and business development resources. entrepreneurship and to engage and connect students to employers and innovators to investors. The City will build d. Collaborate with higher education institutions and partnerships to leverage research at local institutions the private sector to support opportunities for to generate new business, encourage the growth of business incubation and initiatives to attract and new industries, and promote and expand the success of retain talent. forestry-related innovations. ��u� �c� �F��cpii�u��u�u�a�a��ff��u�au�a�� Il��u�Cu��e�y P��u��s�uii�a Established in 1911,the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce The clean energy sector is an emerging field in Maine and in the (BRCC)is one of the oldest and largest chambers in the State of U.S.,the industry has been adding jobs at a rate 70%faster than Maine.BRCC represents businesses from 21 communities,including other economic sectors.The Governor's Energy Office created Bangor.The Chamber provides a variety of services to its members a Clean Energy Partnership-Workforce Initiative,using ARPA including business development,advocacy for issues that affect funding,to support job training and offer well-paying jobs for businesses,and community betterment programs. established workers and young people looking for careers in the sector.The workforce initiative is focused on preparing more Maine people for jobs in the growing clean energy industry.The initiative provides funding for programs that advance clean energy workforce development and training and works with Maine's community colleges and the UMaine system to develop future clean energy workers.It also supported the development of an online platform to promote training opportunities and connect workers with jobs in the clean energy sector. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 58 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I ��,�'�1hI�?G�II�:: I�I \/I I.�'�1I P�II��f`��I��f I��`I ��,�'�1P�IP�II III::�,�,II�1II�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Support the development of downtown amenities, I��tli�� Ity�li� I�� I�li�9� I��I��t�l�li� �li� including retail and food establishments, cultural t��l��l�ll"� ��I��II"�y� amenities, and personal services, to serve residents and attract new visitors. Bangor's impressive park system and numerous open spaces, trails, and preserves are an important part of what b. Continue to invest in streetscape improvements make Bangor a great place to live. In addition, the City to support walkability and create public gathering serves as a gateway to Acadia National Park and other spaces. recreation areas north and west of Bangor. The City can leverage its geographical position to contribute to the c. Continue to improve access to recreational region's recreation and tourism economy by serving as a amenities for all residents and visitors. home base for recreational tourism and by promoting and d. Promote Bangor as home to open space growing recreation opportunities within Bangor. amenities as well as a gateway to outdoor recreation areas in the region. e. Enhance the waterfront area and increase public ` access to the waterfront. ,� J l, � 1�� r�, �t %�� °,r +c, �F',; //'ir m r� '" �Cs �, �� ' � �` Case study:Colorado Springs,CO � � ,��i ,�I� "� b��' � �' ��` � �� , Like Bangor,visitors from across the country visit Colorado " 6��a�� '��' Springs,CO to participate in recreation activities.The area is home to parks,trails,and open spaces,including Garden of the Gods r and Red Rocks Canyon Open Space,and offers access to hiking, � TM��ti ��'�� biking,climbing,swimming,and other sports and activities.The City�aau��9�u��e9�s��u�9�highlighting the impacts of recreation � u�l iii IIII on its economy.The study found that its parks and open spaces , �° provide recreation opportunities,improve public health,boost re��rr�rrro�� „�r��f� �� r�r�r�r�'r�rrtr��rr�rrr�rr�p economic development,improve stormwater management,filter air r��uu ,,, ,. �� pollutants,and attract visitors.The industry supports jobs,increases ,�� r�r��r��r� r�rs�F , r„ �. �� spending at local businesses,and can increase the value of nearby �� i IJr��//%�lP��l�� r�//N//��+�� ,� ,�Ir, �r� �rdi�,�f ��fir� �, , „� r�, residential ro ert rates. p,,r�i��t`�rl�//��ri��/��'lr,��;�ff�t�%�;��'�r'��%�y��'�r��'�/5��e��{��,��'�� r�r'�'�� p p Y 7 ��b �Tt��i ��il �i� �� G� i'i� "i �,pr iJa ��r��r , ��!/J�)�i+�(,��l r f��i/��'7�,��f,��!`��✓'�'��7�� rY'� r 1..',',��d i p { i�r��. i �`� �'��n��4�� o�a� �� ',��i� J � � i r i I ! � °�r;�� V i y ��o i�� - �' � �r+i Source:BerryDunn CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 59 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I ��,�'�1hI�?G�II�:: I�I \/I I.�'�1I P�II��f`��I��f I��`I ��,�'�1P�IP�II III::�,�,II�1II�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Coordinate with community organizations to II �i�tui�yro �ttir��tro �i� ir�t�uii� � ir��ir� ui��ir�� develop a support structure and resources for I��I��I��I�li� Iby �I��Ili� � ��I��II"��Ili� �li� new Mainers, including immigrants, refugees, and uii��l��ui�� ir�ir��i�uity tl��t��p�p�irt� ��I�I asylum seekers. I��I��I�tui�i�� b. Work with educational institutions to support Bangor prides itself on being an open and welcoming English language programs. community. As noted in the Economic Development c. Strengthen communication with and engagement Strategy, diversity of the population—including racial, of underrepresented groups. ethnic, socioeconomic, and gender preference diversity— is a key factor for students and others in considering d. Engage youth in civic participation and quality of life and ultimately determining where to live. community service, including in an advisory role Young people have historically migrated to City entities. to larger cities for employment, but also for the cultural diversity and richness of experience that is integral to e. Support and promote the efforts of the Advisory large urban areas. Proactively taking steps to grow and Committee on Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Human diversify the population and to be more inclusive will not Rights. only help to build a more diverse city but will also build a stronger community and workforce by supporting existing community members who are part of underrepresented groups and ensuring that they feel connected and invested Case study:Portland,ME In the COITllTlUnity. The Portland,Maine metro area has been welcoming immigrants, refugees,and asylum seekers for decades,with a significant ��ay��'�`��°��p� increase in the number of new Mainers arriving in Portland and ��`�� bl�G �1� surrounding communities in recent years.The City of Portland d� �� and several community organizations have established programs � and resources to assist new Mainers in accessing services and � becoming part of the community.The��Paa��u��9 lu�au�au��u�� aau�a��u��created a New Mainers Guide to Greater Portland in partnership with the Portland Public Library as a tool to help new Mainers navigate the different resources available.Information in the guide ranges from resources for food and shelter to education and training opportunities. Welcoming Immigrant Neighbors-Bangor(WIN Bangor) WIN Bangor provides a range of support services and resources to assist immigrants in navigating life and culture in Bangor.Teams assist new neighbors in meeting basic needs,accessing services, finding social supports,and experiencing a warm welcome to the community. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 60 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I ��,�'�1hI�?G�II�:: I�I \/I I.�'�1I P�II��f`��I��f I��`I ��,�'�1P�IP�II III::�,�,II�1II�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Develop a strategic communications and ��I��p � ir��irlk�tuii� ��ir��p�ui i� �i� engagement plan for the City including promotion ��II"�II"��li��l��l�li��I�� y ��I� �li� �I��I�� of existing communication resources and ��t��r�� u�t� ��It��r��l �� I�u��t��ru�� r��r��ro leveraging social media. ��i��ir�ui� �I�I��irt�i�uitui�� I��irlk� �i� ir��ir��tui�i��l �I�I��I��I��I��I��ro �I� ��I��I� ��ro �I� �pl��ll"�� b. Commission local artists and videographers to �I� �I�� p�l�� I� I��I� �I� �II�I��'��I�I�� produce promotional videos for the City's arts and culture resources. The depiction of Bangor as a hidden gem with great c. Provide regular communications and establish untapped potential was ubiquitous throughout a unified presence on social media to promote discussions about the future of the City. Bangor and its Bangor's cultural resources and economic activity. surrounding region have an abundance of recreation, arts, entertainment, and other resources in addition to d. Develop a marketing campaign that includes jobs and educational opportunities. The characteristics branding, an overview of Bangor's strengths and of Bangor that contribute to the quality of life, as well as assets, and print and digital materials to promote the less tangible sense of community that keeps people the City with a focus on becoming a more diverse here, are not well known outside of Bangor or Maine. A and inclusive community. comprehensive and coordinated campaign to promote all e. Coordinate with the Bangor Region Chamber that the City has to offer will leverage existing assets and of Commerce to actively promote Bangor and build an identity for Bangor as a desirable place to live, distribute campaign materials and information. work, play, and learn. Case study:West Chicago,IL The City of��s��uii��c��I@.developed a strategic marketing plan in 2017 to promote the City regionally and attract new residents and businesses.West Chicago describes itself as a hidden gem with a rich history but has been hampered by an outdated reputation. The City's marketing plan highlights their research approach and background that informed the plan,outlines strategic priorities,and describes print and digital marketing approaches.The City wanted to be proactive in its marketing approach,choosing to leverage social media,create strong relationships with local media contacts, and develop a media team to help create a strong vision and brand for the City.The City also invested in public relations initiatives to improve residents'and stakeholders'views of the City,which included events and focus groups. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 61 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 .I''°'°%�%ll � l'111 'iJ� 111. 111 f 111 11�1 ��°°°11i" Mobility planning plays a vital ��°`��°�� role in shaping a vibrant and �" � � "" �� ,q�� ,. �d� �; ui:�d��',%„1�I",j�I�I t%� � p°e„� healthy community.The design � � � of transportation infrastructure, location of infrastructure and �� - � "�� . transit related to population �mu� and jobs,and the type of user �, that infrastructure is oriented y towards has wide-ranging impacts �� ,��'� � i i including climate impacts,costs 1 �;, to users and the City,health and well-being,and access to jobs � �� " ��' �� and services. ,,�,� �� VOIV I �� Ii,I��I�;Pp��ll��iiu ' � rj1 � i .,I �� u ^^�, iiii�a , az�� I �ii �� In 2021, nationwide traffic fatalities '�� !�i��,� ��%%,;� were the highest in over a decade. ,� , ��j,��/�,,i ��„f ( �/��j�� l�// Maine has also ex erienced an � "' � �, ,, �� / � p , /,,,/Ji/,i��f�� ,� �rl , ;�i��ii!'�f�i,%i��''�//�� °�jl r, �i,//�////,/�%'�/�%�i�j!/i„�e//�� increase in traffic fatalities and , J, ��/��jl'��/�i��f%%��i/%j�l/j��!�i'ir� „�, � ,r,��,��////�/%i%i'�, diar/i�i,�/%r,/��/�i/�/ pedestrian fatalities similar to the Source:City of Bangor rest of the nation. Improving safety throughout the City's mobility network is a key concern that will continue to infrastructure can improve public health and create a sense be addressed. Recommendations in this section call for of community through more walkable neighborhoods. continued support for initiatives to address roadway safety The built environment has a significant impact on public focusing on improvements that increase connectivity and health. When cities create environments where it is address safety and accessibility for all users. safe, convenient, and pleasant to walk, bike, and take public transit, more people do so, resulting in a healthier, While most Bangor residents have access to a vehicle, happier, and more equitable community. The public many do not, and many would prefer to have alternative health benefits of walkable neighborhoods go beyond transportation options to driving their own vehicle for all the physical health benefits of more exercise and provide trips. Creating redundancy in the transportation systems more opportunities for social interaction and community provides users with options and creates a more resilient connection. A balanced transportation system is also a City. Improving pedestrian, bicycle, and transit networks to more fiscally sustainable system. The cost of constructing be safer and more accessible will encourage more people and maintaining infrastructure for single-occupant vehicles to use these systems, reducing traffic congestion and is vastly higher than building or maintaining infrastructure overall vehicle emissions. for pedestrians and bicyclists. In addition to improving equity for all community members, expanding and improving pedestrian and bicycle CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 62 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 P�I��I'3 I I�I I Y f'��'I ��,�'��G�I G�I I I I I�,�,I I��I I�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Continue to work with the BACTS to improve Ilir��ir��ir��ii� ��ir��ii�i��i�� ir��ii��llll� the City's traffic signal system, including the �III"��I��'��I��li��1��l�li� �IIi�FI��I��I�� I�� installation of fiberoptic lines, with the aim tli�� Ity� of improving reliability and reducing traffic congestion. A safe and efficient transportation system is necessary to access employment, services, amenities, and b. Continue to pursue state and federal funding for recreation, and to participate in civic life. Ensuring that local bridge maintenance and repairs. infrastructure is maintained efficiently and equitably is critical to Bangor's economic growth. Transportation c. Integrate Low-Impact Design (LID) measures infrastructure and systems require regular maintenance in transportation infrastructure projects as and periodic upgrades to continue to function effectively. feasible and in accordance with the Low-Impact As maintenance costs have increased faster than the City's Development Strategies Ordinance, once adopted. budget for maintenance, the City's ability to support its d. Support transportation improvements to the existing infrastructure has diminished. Planning for future Broadway Corridor as recommended by the 2015 maintenance needs and leveraging state and federal Broadway Corridor Study. funding for infrastructure improvements will help to position the City to meet the needs to maintain the existing e. Continue to invest in streetscape projects in transportation system. Additionally, the City will carefully downtown and other commercial areas where consider where expansion of transportation infrastructure warranted. should occur(including roads, transit, and bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure) in alignment with the City's other goals including those related to sustainability, land use, and Low-Impact Design(LID)is a development practice that is hOUSing deVelOpll"lent. designed to minimize water runoff.LID mimics the natural water balance by promoting practices to maintain the natural or pre- New optical detection traffic signal technology is being development water drainage process by allowing water to soak into implemented in Bangor to help improve the flow of the ground rather than flow into storm drains or ditches where it traffic while also supporting the City's climate action can contribute to flooding or pollution problems.These practices help preserve wetlands and other ecological habitats. goals. Continued support for these upgrades as well as investment in other innovative technology and infrastructure will continue to improve the City's traffic operations and transportation system and will lessen the maintenance responsibilities for the City. In addition to maintenance and technology upgrades, a comprehensive management plan for tracking and budgeting for public infrastructure maintenance and replacement will help the City allocate funding and target maintenance work most efficiently. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 63 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 P�I��I'3I I I I Y f�'��'.I ��,�'��G�I G�I I I I I�,�,��f�I��I I�a c. Develop a bicycle plan to include implementation � � of bike lanes,shared roadways, pathways, bicycle parking, and secure bicycle storage, where Ilir��pir�� Ibui�y��l� �i� �p� ��tirui�i� ��i�i��tui�uity feasible, as a means of accommodating bicyclists. ��ir��tl�� uity� d. Develop a sidewalk plan and expand and improve Bicyde and pedestrian � t(� �� I I the City's sidewalk network as recommended connectivity are top �� by the plan with an aim of connecting riorities for stakeholders 1 � � p , �� neighborhoods to downtown and to schools. � i��ii//ii� especially as they relate to y f� �� '�`�� a i��ii i/ i . improvements in quality �'�� 1, �� e� Provide improvements to pedestrian crossings as ' �� of life and public health. needed, including crosswalk markings,signage, Walkable and bike-able �'�; signal enhancements, and lighting enhancements. � �� ;,//�� ,„�;, neighborhoods contribute �'%, ��%%/,%� % � f. Complete greenway connections across the City to healthier communities � ;, '�� including the Northern Maine Bicycle Route and and connect non-drivers to � �� `�� the East Coast Greenway. amenities, services, and Source:CityofLewiston,Maine social life. Adopting a g. Require new developments to install infrastructure Complete Streets approach to transportation planning or partner with the City to improve pedestrian and design will help to address safety concerns and will and bicycle access to and from the development improve equity in transportation by supporting streets that as well as within the development. are designed for users of all ages and abilities. h. Pursue grant funding to support transportation programming and projects related to Livable Communities and climate action goals. ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Form a committee to help develop a Complete Streets policy for adoption by the City that Complete Streets is an approach to planning that enables safe prioritizes the provision of pedestrian, bicycle, access for pedestrians,bicyclists,motorists,and transit riders of all tfdnslt, and traffic-calming improvements in ages and abilities.It emphasizes the needs of those that have not transportation infrastructure and maintenance been met through current transportation approaches,such as older projects, as well as to help improve the safety adults,those living with disabilities,and those who do not have vehicles. and accessibility for pedestrians and bicyclists gellel'dlly 111 the Clty. What does a Complete Street look like?Complete Streets is a process and approach to street design and depending on the b. Provide bicycle and pedestrian improvements context and needs of users in diverse types of neighborhoods, recommended by the 2019 BACTS Long Range streets will look different in different environments.Here are some examples of the application of a Complete Streets approach: Pedestrian and Bicycle Transportation Plan and the BACTS 2043 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (once developed) with a focus on safety and connectivity. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 64 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 P�I��I'3 I I�I I Y f'��'I ��,�'��G�I G�I I I I I�,�,I I��I I�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Plan for the accommodation of micro-mobility ��ir�ir�� t��ir��ir uii� tir�i��p�irt�tui�i� ir�� systems and rideshare services at the City's �li� ��I�li��l� �I�� transportation hubs. Innovation in transportation has improved efficiency, b. Provide electric vehicle charging infrastructure ease of use, and safety for users. The growth of micro- at City facilities and where it may be required to mobility systems and rideshare services has expanded support electric vehicle fleets. transportation networks and reduced travel costs for many. Technology advances across transportation modes and in c. Review zoning regulations and amend as the development of new transportation modes could help necessary to require the provision of bicycle to reduce vehicle use within the City and could improve parking and electric vehicle charging, as equity in transportation by providing access to lower-cost appropriate. transportation options for Bangor residents and visitors. d. Transition to an electric and/or alternative fuel Integrating emerging transportation modes with existing fleet of City vehicles. transportation systems and infrastructure will improve connectivity and help to fill gaps and improve access for areas that are not currently served by transit. Electric Vehicle Progress in Maine In its Maine Won't Wait��ny��Ira�� a� ss��alr��,the Maine Climate Council shared that there are 8,594 electric and plug- in hybrid vehicles and 389 public electric vehicle(EV)charging stations in the state.These numbers are up from 5,577 EVs and 265 EV charging stations in 2021 and 2,976 EVs and 164 EV charging stations in 2019.As outlined in the N1�iiu��u�'��ii�plan,Maine has a target of having 219,000 EVs on the road by 2030.Maine is expected to receive$19 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law over the next five years to help expand the state's EV charging infrastructure.Maine Department of Transportation(DOT)and Efficiency Maine are supporting the installation of EV charging stations in rural parts of the state using$8 million from the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan.To further support EV infrastructure in the state,Southern Maine Community College launched an EV repair course where technicians from around the state are trained to diagnose and service electric and hybrid vehicles. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 65 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 P�I��I'3 I I�I I Y f'��'I ��,�'��G�I G�I I I I I�,�,I I��I I�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Pursue grant funding, as available, to provide ��i�tuii��t� � ir��ty ui�� ir�� safety enhancements at high-crash areas. �i� �ir9�tir�i��p�irt�tui�i��y�t�ir�� b. Continue to work with the Heads Up! Pedestrian Safety, especially related to pedestrian and bicycle use, Safety Initiative to ensure that enhancements are is a concern for Bangor stakeholders. Oftentimes crashes made to key locations where safety is a concern are preventable, and simple infrastructure improvements in alignment with the City's goals and policies for can improve safety by increasing awareness and visibility improving transportation safety. of other road users to drivers. Through the adoption of a Complete Streets policy and work with Maine Department c. Develop a traffic calming toolbox as part of a of Transportation (DOT)and the Bicycle Coalition of Complete Streets plan and implement traffic Maine, Bangor has committed to transform its approach to calming measures on local roadways, consistent street design to incorporate the safety and efficiency for with the City's traffic calming policy, where crash all users and modes of transportation. Making roads safer rates could be reduced through traffic calming. for all users is a step toward creating a more equitable d. Ensure that pedestrian infrastructure maintenance transportation system. and safety enhancements are implemented in coordination with regular roadway maintenance and improvements, as appropriate. e. Consider adopting a Vision Zero strategy (i.e., aim for zero deaths or injuries from traffic accidents while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all). Heads Up!Pedestrian Safety Initiative is a pedestrian safety initiative that aims to explore mitigation strategies to improve safety and reduce the number of crashes.The Bicycle Coalition of Maine,Maine DOT,and communities across Maine facilitated meetings to develop mitigation strategies and safety plans. A traffic-calming toolbox is a collection of strategies to slow vehicular traffic and improve safety for all road users.The toolbox provides an overview of each strategy,iYs applicability in Bangor, and implementation guidance.Strategies can range from temporary measures such as painted lane markings or flex posts to permanent construction solutions such as mini traffic circles or curb bump outs. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 66 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 P�I�1 I',3I I�I I �' f�'��'.I ��,�'�1 G�I G�I I I I I�,�,��f�I�1 I I�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Review ordinances, regulations, and policies to t��p �t� �uity ir� ��I�tui�i�� i� �p��lui�ui��t� Ib�tt�ir align with Complete Street principles. ir��i�� i� ��ir�ir�� t�tir�i��p�irt�tui�i� i�� I��tli�� Ity� b. Review downtown parking conditions, including parking supply, and parking usage and consider Transportation behaviors and patterns are, in part, developing parking regulations and adopting dictated by regulations. Site plan regulations determine parking management strategies to meet the how much off-street parking will be available for a needs of the downtown most efficiently, including new building and how easy it is to access. Road design consideration for parking technologies and regulations impact traffic speeds and safety for road users. adjustments to parking pricing. Downtown parking regulations control where vehicles can be parked, for how long, and at what cost. Impacts c. Review City-wide parking regulations, parking resulting from all these regulations influence decision usage, and amend parking regulations as needed making related to transportation—which route to take, to ensure allocation of an appropriate amount whether to drive or take the bus, or whether to make a of parking while reducing the underutilization trip at all. These regulations can be updated to incentivize of lots as a result of excess parking. Solutions desired transportation modes and patterns and better may include reducing parking minimums and improving parking enforcement. accommodate all users to improve accessibility system- wide. d. Ensure that local ordinances, regulations, and policies are aligned with the Maine's Sensible Transportation Policy Act(23 M.R.S.A. §73); State access management regulations (pursuant to 23 M.R.S.A. §704); and State traffic permitting regulations for large developments(pursuant to 23 M.R.S.A. §704-A). CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 67 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 P�I��I'3 I I�I I Y f'��'I ��,�'��G�I G�I I I I I�,�,I I��I I�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Provide additional bus shelters and bicycle racks. Ilir��pir�� ir�ir��i�uity ��i�i��t�ir Ib��ir�ui��i� �II"��I��I��I�� I� �III"��p�l�ll"��I�� I�� I�� II��I�� b. Increase frequency of service and hours of iroi �ir�l�oi�p� operation. The completion of the Transit Center in downtown Bangor c. Strengthen existing relationships and build new in 2022 was a major step forward in elevating the City's partnerships with universities and employers to bus system to be more visible, accessible, and comfortable incentivize transit ridership. for users. With the completion of this project, the City will d. Continue to adopt recommendations of the 2019 continue to promote the Community Connector as a safe Bangor Transit Study to improve service and and reliable transportation option and support partnerships operations, implement new technology, develop with universities and employers to increase ridership to and maintain infrastructure, build partnerships, surpass pre-pandemic levels. and enhance marketing. In addition to the strategies below, other policies related to focusing development within existing neighborhoods and improving pedestrian connectivity, will help to improve access to the Community Connector and increase ridership. e ,wYe�� ar�N�fr+�,�rr �� ,, , �..Y/UJ1r9l�yll//ii�f�J -i„�� "^�� , ��i�%/V//��ii� i��:� 4 � r� �� y i/��i�%�/fi l�i � � � ��m� ��i� �a J��bii � r �' �` ��%�i� �. . � y , ��/ y, � � � I ��ii�� . � � %�a/'/'//r%�� l��///� ,.oii r � �..�:. � � � �i�� ¢ ij��o%��%m y��%/��Il, r„-�/ aiii///� ,` " ,(i��%Il�lr'�wni�//,��U�i��ir/��//��l�iii��,� ,` . ° ��ifv%�"i%J�i r/!a/f%�� //� � ln,ra �, %/ �� „��1/�,�+u J�� x� /� I��G��in,�,- ..f1� �l ,iii)„r�'r,�D��// ,i„ IlJ j' Pwl ��i�Yoq� �if9�n�v�- ,� �, i ��u�y�r, ��{I ��✓r I 1,�1,'. ��t��/�, , /r l / i �% �yr %��yr✓��'�n� r�nwiai�rf� /yPl'`,� � /�f ��f� „ vi/ril /i/a(u � '��/i✓ � i' � f ��' li'�� n " 4 .� �� r /i// �� , ��/�%%�i��<, „, ��'a�l%�i�g � ;'�'��Y11 I%1�� v i 1�r � nr rrri iir I�r d�Ew�i �i i.ij /i �/ NY M��I mr� 19� fyf� �� ,,,,, i /i,/� i »�,�,� � /, r � � ��y� �� o� �� ' �o��'� � � `�� ,�,;,� , �� ;�� ' ,. �� J yu '�" ,:,; , ""�,:-.,',., ::�.;�..,, /! .............�.,,,.. �q,�� r� �,� �I , ,,,, „�,,,,,, ��y / i; �i/� �� I 1, e e,.. �; �� N� �,;, " �! � � �+�„ � � � r Fi� 1 .., ��,� � �,�� w- ., � � � 1,�rr tr r fl �u I""�r� �r, � �� z �'/%l;,iri„� ,�iJ. �v V r �a y� ,�rd�, u ^� „r- i;,,,,,- � �/��i�f /, � � �� : , �;� ��//i i //,;i� �l iii�i �,/;� � �i� , II � i '" �k�� , � �� r�. r wn �, . :r �MIW��- � A ///// � � ��// �W �'Yv� � . / O/��v//%//% . .N- ,�� '�.� vwr/ .,y .� '4 / i �i /". �� ,F„ d;.ai��, . �'�', 1 ' ��I u ��,, j r" WF(/lYF� l.m�m ' '� , � �� . �. ,. �� .'�� i r� � �iP1/ � rr �/, P � rf��j'� �� ° w�� ,� �� '� ��s ' �„ y�-� � � � , �� '�� iR � ��rr ��i, �; �� ^ �� Source:City of Bangor CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 68 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 P�I��I'3 I I�I I Y f'��'I ��,�'��G�I G�I I I I I�,�,I I��I I�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Coordinate BGR marketing efforts with City-wide ��i�tuii��t��I�I��irt tl�� ir��tl� �� i� �ir branding and marketing initiatives. Ili�t�iri��tui�i��l �ir�p�irt � �� tir�i��p�irt�tui�i� �li� ��II"�II"��I�� I��Ib� b. Support the implementation of sustainability initiatives as recommended in the 2021 Bangor After a sharp decline in passenger travel in 2020 and 2021, International Airport Master Plan. passenger and commercial activity at BGR has recovered faster than anticipated. The facility's advantageous location c. Support enhancements to BGR to improve near key commercial ports and recreation destinations has efficiency of service and elevate the City's positioned Bangor as an important hub for transportation position as a commercial hub. and commerce. As future growth in passenger demand and cargo services is anticipated, BGR will continue to work with City Economic Development staff and other City departments to 1` , I� i support concerted marketing, �� `��1 �� l��U'��4��II� ��I ��il � � 5 ��»w� economic, and sustainability �� '� �� initiatives, induding the ,�;1��% � � � ii/ ii�.....;,,,iii,��i1 �:,,��///!///i� �rii i / iriri � � / i �� i ii ii � , i ui �i a r�� i ii i / �r /ii i i i / /� l// ii/ i /r„ % // i/ //////%/ i� , ��; i� /� //�vr: �� /i�. ��ii„,i U// rUii �� develo ment of su ortin �� - � �� p pp g � � � � ��f�(l�"�"�f f�ii/ii�%�%l��//�°%� %/%%/% . � � ��f�lf 1��f��i l�%/��f�%�%//l////� busmesses around the r, , �� . �� , �� ,, airport and incorporating energy efficiency and stormwater management in future improvements and operations. Source:BangorinternationalAirport CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 69 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 P�I�1 I',3I I�I I �' f�'��'.I ��,�'�1 G�I G�I I I I I�,�,��f�I�1 I I�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Encourage improved transportation service Ilir��pir�� ir� ui�i��l tir�i��p�irt�tui�i� ��ptui�i�� i� between downtown Bangor and Ellsworth and Bar ��li�li��1�'�I�y��I�� I�� I�li�� Harbor. Bangor's prime location and transportation infrastructure b. Continue to advocate for the extension of provide opportunities to improve connectivity and passenger rail and the expansion of freight rail enhance the City's position as a regional center. Improving service to Bangor. transportation options to Bar Harbor, Ellsworth and other cities to the south would benefit Bangor residents,visitors, c. Work with Greyhound to relocate the Greyhound and the region, by making these areas more accessible for bus station to downtown. non-drivers, reducing automobile travel and emissions, and incentivizing visitors to travel to Bangor. The City will look to leverage the successful growth of BGR by building connections among the City's transportation systems to B�R won the��s�s�u�u��u��by�round bettel'Sel'Ve I'eSidentS and ViSitol'S. Handling International at the Pride of Ground Handling Awards 2022.for their entrepreneurial spirt and delivering industry excellence.In July 2022,it was announced that BGR will receive �'8�.�u�aiillllii�u�for the expansion and renovation of the airport terminal,authorized through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act through the Department of Transportation.Funding will go to construct a connector between the two terminal buildings,replace one ground-level boarding gate with a new gate and jet bridge to meet Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA)regulations,expand the passenger security checkpoint,and update building utilities.Both American Airlines and Delta Airlines announced new flights for BGR in 2021,including American's non-stop flight from BGR to Miami and Dallas during summer months,and Delta's daily service from BGR to Boston and weekly services Atlanta and Detroit. 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Development �� ti , g ��;�,�, � ��'"� , �s p`i,�r�� ,`; ��,��l, � ,�� v�` u F o � � � ,� Can haVe eXtenSlVe � � �1 �"�� .,u ? 'fi'? '' � ��;i �i �r' y�; �, �� i F i � I �%i .�-�^� � '�Y��. a, W �I (� 1 im acts on natural areas � � p ,, h �r � ��, o-� y� , il,� � beyond the physical site ,� ��f� ' i`� � , `d ,��, u � r' ',�'� ��'� , �� - ��y h ��! �'�� u ��{� ,, �`4r�,,�� I � � � i�r i,,w i I � of a ro�ect indudin � � � : p 1 , g � �' � � � � �� pollution from runoff into �� ' '� � , � �� r f�� `� �� , i' ��i � ��f� �� r�;�� r h water bodies destruction �� '�� +,i��r , , !��" � � ��, � �� ,�� . �� A,�� . �� '��,-a� of habitat areas and �source:BangorLand rrusr wildlife corridors that contributes to species extinction, and the acceleration of climate change due to increased and transportation networks have all been considered emissions related to new development and deforestation. in the context of the long-term impacts on the natural environment. The City recognizes both the immediate local benefits of preserving and protecting natural areas as well as the gangor is committed to growing sustainably and being broader regional and global impacts of local decisions proactive and innovative in addressing climate change and on the environment. Bangor residents value the many protecting the environment for future generations. In 2021, parks, trails, forest areas, wetlands, and open spaces for the Bangor City Council made a commitment to address recreational use and their aesthetic benefit. Preserving climate change, at the urging of local students. Since then, these areas is valuable to public health and will continue to the City has begun work on a regional climate action plan attract people to the City and region. along with BACTS, the Town of Orono, and the University of Maine. The City has also begun to take immediate steps With several impaired streams, vulnerable marshes, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and become a more and numerous habitat areas that are home to protected resilient city including the installation of two electric and endangered species, Bangor also understands its vehicle charging stations and completion of the Bangor broader role in protecting the environment for all. Within Area Transit Center in December 2022. this Plan, development patterns, land use regulations, CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 71 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I��f`��I\/II �1I IP�II��'I I I I��`I��:,�1P�IP�II��f II�,�,I I�'�1I I�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Work with partners to implement �irui�iruitui�� luiir��t� ir��ui�lui�i��y tl�ir�� I� �uity� recommendations of the regional climate action ��I ��I� I�� I�I��I II"��I��I ��I�I� �I� � ��p��l�l� plan, once completed. �tir�t� ui�� b. Continue to maintain a City-wide emergency The effects of climate change on communities are management plan to be prepared for, respond to, growing and weather events are becoming more extreme. and recover from emergency events. Communities have been impacted by events such as intense and more frequent weather patterns, extreme c. Identify metrics to track performance on key temperatures, long periods of drought, and sea and river environmental indicators and provide regular level rise. Weather events caused by climate change can reports on progress to City leadership. leave communities dealing with their detrimental effects. d. Establish a peer-to-peer program for checking Climate change is a global issue, but climate resiliency in on vulnerable community members during starts at the local level. There are actions that Bangor extreme heat or cold events. can take to make the community more resilient and more capable of withstanding extreme weather events. e. Create a climate change education, outreach, and engagement program, focusing on mitigation and A coordinated approach to resiliency can have many adaptation for residents and businesses. positive impacts on the City. When a disaster occurs, the impacts are felt regionally. Bangor will continue to f. Improve and protect drinking water and partner with communities and organization in the region to wastewater treatment facilities to reduce physical prioritize climate resiliency. With a coordinated approach, damage and sustain function during extreme the region can help ensure that the people, including the weather events. most vulnerable populations, are protected and supported when climate events occur. Local and regional resiliency g. Develop a Capital Investment Plan that identifies actions can help protect people and property, create a vulnerable municipal facilities and assets and stronger and more stable local and regional economy, and prioritizes resilience in improvements and/or new make communities more sustainable for future generations. construction. h. Consider the creation of a "green" purchasing policy to ensure that environmental sustainability Penobscot Climate Action is a regional climate planning collaboration between Bangor,Brewer,Penobscot Indian Island, is factored into City purchases. Veazie,Bradley,Hampden,Hermon,Milford,Old Town,Orono, and Orrington.Their work aims to identify regional climate vulnerabilities and develop strategies to create more resilient communities.In 2022,Penobscot Climate Action completed a Greenhouse Gas(GHG)Emissions Inventory and Climate Vulnerability Assessment.The GHG Inventory outlines the City's baseline emissions which will help the City set targets for emissions reductions.The Vulnerability Assessment presents current and future climate risks and how those risks will affect the natural environment and community. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 72 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I��f`��I\/II �1I IP�II��'I I I I��`I��:,�1P�IP�II��f II�,�,I I�'�1I I�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Continue to implement the recommendations Ilir��pir��t��ir �I�ui�p ��ir��t� �i� tir�� i��I�Y of the Forest Management Plan for the Rolland �li� ��I�y��li�� li�� li� I��I I��y� perry City Forest and work towards developing management plans for other City-owned forests, A city's tree canopy can add to its beauty and help make including Essex Woods, Prentiss Woods, and it an attractive place to live and visit. Trees offer many Brown Woods. Consult with the Maine Forest ecological and environmental benefits for a city as well. Service district forester in the development of A healthy tree canopy can provide shade in the summer new management plans. which results in cooling and energy savings. Trees can soak up rainwater reducing stormwater runoff, which produces b. Continue to allocate financial resources toward cleaner drinking water. Trees can also absorb carbon and forestry to adequately respond to the need for other particulates in the air which can reduce pollutants forest and roadside tree maintenance and removal and improve air quality. Bangor has identified its street and maintenance of plantings in the public rights- tree system as an asset that should be protected and of-way. improved. Bangor can prioritize funding to help support the expansion and maintenance of the City's tree inventory. c. Continue to enforce tree planting requirements Existing efforts have already been initiated and these of the zoning regulations and consider flexibility efforts should be continued and supported while also in those requirements to allow tree planting in looking for opportunities to increase the City's tree canopy locations where they would be most beneficial and enhance the tree maintenance program. and most likely to thrive. d. Develop a Street Tree Master Plan including �l rr�F, �^ r y 1 �r' "��j„�� , � � � , requirements or tree rep acement w en r�a�° °� � ,��. � ' t�u,� ��''��' City trees need to be removed and a list of ( r'F^ ,''�� 1 � � �' �;� � ,f� �� recommended trees for replanting based on �;�� r., + , the size of the planting area,soil conditions, 9�.,;, , �� ` ' � maintenance requirements, and height limitations. ,r; d� �`�� ,� F,§'. lN�,E.;,�,a. � .,o'i--- jNN., 1 �� J UY� ��( ��-� � � i a,i�� i �� ,�- '�4i ��ftl�9,�fh b°�� '� �tm� �^��,✓�+�%`,�t'a �� fi� i' �>r�o �� ,�� 'a� �al rr, i�.. ��` � �� tv"' '„�¢� �� ,� ,� r9 ��i a y aa � x, �I6 I ��r �� , n �. �� . �� Source:BerryDunn CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 73 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I��f`��I\/II �1I IP�II��'I I I I��`I��:,�1P�IP�II��f II�,�,I I�'�1I I�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Revise zoning to increase opportunities for the ��I�I��irt �i� �i�l��i�� irui��lt�ir��l ir��ir�� incidental sale of agricultural products where Supporting agricultural activities can be an effective agricultural uses are allowed and in appropriate strategy to support a community's environmental and locations for temporary sale of agricultural public health goals. Encouraging agriculture in rural areas products. outside of the growth boundary could help to address food b. Identify opportunities to expand the local food distribution challenges experienced in recent years and system including community gardens, urban would improve access to healthy foods. farms, and public food forests, and consider using City property and parkland to do this. Traditional zoning regulations have kept agricultural uses separate from urban residential and commercial uses. With c. Support programs that promote healthy food a growing focus on food systems planning, community access, local food consumption, urban gardening, gardening, and urban farming, cities are rethinking how and sustainable landscape management practices. agriculture can and should fit into urban life. Subsistence d. Revise zoning regulations to define and growing is important for many residents for financial, specifically allow for urban agricultural uses cultural, and health reasons, can bring community including subsistence growing, recreational members together, and is an enjoyable and rewarding gardening, and commercial farming, and activity for many. Urban farms and community gardens are associated structures to support these uses. often located within the existing fabric of a community, providing fresh foods directly to neighborhoods, reducing e. Consider establishing permanent community transportation costs, and helping to create healthier gardens for public use on City-owned land or in community outcomes. As national and regional food City parks. systems are stressed by climate, transportation challenges, and other impacts, increased opportunities for local f. Consider allowing community gardens to lease farming, food production, and sales will help to build a City-owned vacant land for temporary use for more sustainable local food system. Through increasing community gardens. agricultural opportunities, Bangor can help create g. Support innovative tax incentives and/or sustainable neighborhoods and empower residents. other programs to incentivize preservation of agricultural land or development of new Building community through urban agriculture agricultural uses,such as co-location with solar Urban agriculture can take different forms,including backyard, installations. rooftop,or community gardens and farms.Urban agriculture can provide communities with fresh,locally grown food and provide health,financial,and cultural benefits.The United Community Center's C�s��c F��u�asn project serves residents in the East New York neighborhood in Brooklyn.The group provides access to local,sustainable agriculture and promotes economic development.East New York Farms!Operates two urban farms and two community gardens,producing food for farmers markets and local families. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 74 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 areas downstream. Floodplains are natural flood storage I f`��I\/II��`�11IP�II:I I I I��`I �:,�1P�IP�II�f II�,�,I1�11I�a areas that can be protected through effective floodplain � � management practices. Stormwater and floodplain management can help build Bangor's resiliency and protect ��i�tuii��t� �pir�ir��t��t�uii��lb�l��t�irir��t�ir its residents from adverse impacts from extreme weather Il�h�ll��ll�h�ll�'��II�� '�II��Dll�lill� Il�h�ll��ll�h�ll�'� '�� I�D� events that could result in loss of life, property damage I��I�I�I�Ii�� li� � ��Ib�l�� I��li� �Ili� ��I�III"�� and degradation of our water quality, ecosystems, and waterways. Strong management practices can also help Effective stormwater and floodplain management can help gangor promote healthy watercourses and wetlands and make a community more sustainable and able to withstand maintain the stability of ecosystems in and around these the effects of climate change. Having effective stormwater environmentally sensitive areas. management practices helps to mitigate stormwater peak flows,volumes, and stormwater quality impacts on watercourses and wetlands.Without effective stormwater management, there could be uncontrolled stormwater ��IV�II� II��II'�� peak flows, which could have adverse impacts on wetlands a. Continue to invest in stormwater infrastructure and watercourses and cause flooding and erosion to improvements throughout the City. Emphasis on sustainable, green infrastructure improvements �,s�s��u�y�po�i�ii,��ii�o�i�,a��u��i��yl�ii�,u��s iu�i��i�,�i�� should be prioritized. The City of Philadelphia's Water Department administers the b. Review and evaluate the City's floodplain zoning Green City�Clean Waters initiative that includes a stormwater grant program to incentivize property owners to reduce stormwater regulations to ensure consistency with Federal runoff from their properties.The program grants can cover up to Emergency Management Agency(FEMA) 100 percent of the cost to design and construct stormwater retrofit recommended model ordinances. projects on non-residential properties in Philadelphia.Stormwater retrofit projects provide an opportunity to add new landscaping, c. In accordance with the City's growth boundary, fix drainage problems,and improve the appearance of a property. III'Tllt neW deVelOpl'Tlent Wlthln the flOOdpldln dnd Philadelphia property owners must pay a stormwater charge as part of their water bill,which can be reduced after a project is buffer areas adjacent to the Kenduskeag Stream completed.These stormwater retrofit projects are a cost-effective and impaired streams to minimize impacts to way for the City to reduce stormwater pollution in Philadelphia's stormwater runoff and water quality. creeks and rivers.The City partners with the Philadelphia lndustrial Development Corporation to award more than$15 million in d. Adopt Maine Department of Environmental stormwater grants every year. ProteCtion's (DEP's) Stream Smart Crossing Guidelines as standard practice for culvert and bridge improvements. e. Require consideration of sea level rise projections and impacts in planning and permitting floodplain development. f. Complete the Maine Flood Resilience Checklist. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 75 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I��f`��I\/II �1I IP�II��'I I I I��`I��:,�1P�IP�II��f II�,�,I I�'�1I I�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Identify and implement energy efficiency IPirii�irii��ii�z� �i��ir��ii�ii�i��i�� iiir��ll�ir��i��ii�i� measures to improve sustainability of operations �� I��I��Ib�l� �I��I� y II"��I�� and to reduce operational costs. Moving toward using more renewable energy and energy b. Continue to allocate CDBG funding for efficient measures can make communities more sustainable Weatherization Assistance Grants and other and resilient. They can reduce dependency on fossil fuels energy efficiency upgrades for low-income and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing homeowners as identified in the CDBG greenhouse gases can mean cleaner air with fewer Consolidated Plan. pollutants, which can have positive impacts on public health. Bangor will prioritize actions that will encourage c. Develop educational materials and guidance businesses and residents to use renewable energy options on weatherization, energy retrofits,sustainable and implement energy efficiency techniques in homes and design, and financial incentives. businesses. d. Consider adopting the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code(IECC), Maine Stretch Code. Becoming a more energy sustainable community can help reduce the cost burden experienced using conventional energy sources of natural gas and electricity. This can be a significant financial benefit to lower-income residents N1�iiu��u�'��ii� who are disproportionately impacted by high energy costs. in�ecember 2020,the State of Maine completed its four-year Prioritizing measures that make Bangor more energy climate action plan,Maine won't Wait.This plan focuses on building sustainable can help to prepare residents and businesses to more resilient communities across the state,in addition to reducing adapt and thrive in the face of adverse impacts of climate 9reenhouse gas emissions.Key initiatives in the plan are also closely related to the goal of the 2020-2029 Maine Economic Development Change. Strategy to position Maine as a leader in innovative technologies. Strategy highlights from Maine Won't Wait Climate Action Plan include accelerating energy efficiency improvements,launching a clean energy workforce initiative,ensuring an adequate affordable clean energy supply,and increasing public education offerings related to climate and energy. ��s�s�ua�9�f:Il�s�u��u Eu��Y��u��u�� The Town of Ipswich,MA has created an energy challenge for residents to join to reduce overall energy consumption in 2023. Resources include information on rebates and financial incentives for the implementation of weatherization improvements and the purchase and installation of energy efficient equipment and appliances.The Town has also offered free energy audits for homeowners and provides resources for saving energy,incentive programs,financing support,and educational information on sustainability and energy efficiency technology. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 76 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I��f`��I\/II �1I IP�II��'I I I I��`I��:,�1P�IP�II��f II�,�,I I�'�1I I�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Continue to invest in stormwater separation in ��I�'��ly ��I�Ik��I� ��I��Ili� �li� �III"��I��'�Ili� areas with combined sewer/stormwater systems ��I� ��I�I�y��I�� I��Ib�� I�'�I�ro �III"��p��ll�� in accordance with the EPA consent decree for �t��ro �� tli��t�� u�� tli�� u�ty� the City. Protecting the City's natural areas was one of the key b. Adopt an ordinance for low-impact development themes that emerged during the City's visioning process. strategies in accordance with the requirements The Comprehensive Plan's inventory and analysis also of Maine DEP's General Permit for Discharge of discusses the impairment of several of Bangor's streams. Stormwater from Small Municipal Separate Storm When a watershed or stream is impaired, it fails to meet Sewer Systems. water quality standards. This can have negative impacts on the Penobscot River because all of the City's watersheds c. Continue to conduct a public campaign through ultimately drain into the river body. Poor water quality can the Bangor Area Stormwater Group(BASWG)to cause the degradation of waterbodies, which can have raise awareness about stormwater pollution into adverse impacts on aquatic ecosystems and can decrease the City's brooks and rivers. biological diversity. Pollutants from runoff carried into Ac�tic�n lterrr�c�c�ntinuec�next�a�c�e waterbodies can also have adverse impacts on public health. The City will promote the use of best ��;, practices in stormwater management. �,�� :p Stormwater management regulates ` ' ��r� ,.M� i ,��;� the volume and rate of waterflow and r� '`� reduces runoff and runoff pollution. °'� ��r�,�� '� „ ��., �nnOVatlVe teChnlaUeS In St01'IT1Watel' 1�r�N��Bm FB��rrooru ...,.� � � �� p��a�a�aan�ac�S�tream�rii i� '� management such as vegetated swales `�,� ,rt� ��f�� '��'�''`" �' r � ',� � '� 'a�e�zil�� and rain gardens can help to slow and ��'��°°� �� a � filter the flow of water into natural �� °�� J� ' I�c�d�tka Ra�r��l�f � Arc4dc 19rerroN��'aR��r Aw�� s �^� �S'naww C�r�i�c�r r' M�,�^ ....� 7 � �" waterbodies. Bangor residents and � � � � � �� , ,� ��r . ��` ��r�� businesses can also help by protecting � � �� ' �� .�. . �� :;��e. the City's waterbodies from litter and ��+�� °�� r�r,�t�r�a�m � � ., �� ,�.. � pollutants.With the community working ��.,�" .m��" "' ' �a� �� together, the City can help repair its ��'� � �""�� _.F r�, � � � r a � u� r watersheds and improve the water �'�"""„`�� `��°`°�� ` ��` quality of its waterbodies. � ��'�� °��a� ��` �� "�� uclk�ir Birr�r�lk° , ,�°� ��" � F. ., ."Fk b5.!� ,.� �,�rcr�u1��Brrr.�avc�ir �r ^ �� %�� .... �� E Source:Maine Department of �� Environmental Protection � CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 77 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I ,�,f`�,I[� I 1�a I f�'��`I ��,�'�1 G�I G�I I I I I�,�,1 I�1 I I�a Maine Department of Environmental Protection(DEP): Maine DEP defines an urban impaired stream as a stream that fails I �� I�� to meet water qualiry standards because of effects of stormwater runoff from developed land.Additional stormwater treatment controls are necessary in urban watersheds of impaired streams Ac�tic�n lterrr�c�c�ntinuec�frc�rrr l��t�a�c�e because proposed stormwater sources in urban and urbanizing areas contribute to the further degradation of stream water quality. d. Review the City's zoning regulations for Six stream watersheds in Bangor are considered impaired, opportunities to include riparian zone including:Arctic Brook,Birch Stream,Capehart Brook,Penjajawoc requirements and restrictions for developments in stream,Shaw Brook,and Sucker Brook.Great Brook and Osgood proximity to the City'S I'IVeI'S hcld bl'OOkS. Brook are not considered impaired,and the sources of both brooks are outside of the City of Bangor,in rural areas. e. Require inspections and reporting on the condition of on-site stormwater management systems in existing and new developments as required by the Municipal Separate Stormwater Sewer System (MS4) Permit. f. Require stormwater management plans for new developments to address water quality as required by Maine DEP rules and the MS4 Permit and encourage all developers to address water quality beyond what is required by law. g. Support the implementation of sustainable stormwater initiatives for BGR, as recommended in the 2021 Bangor International Airport Master Plan. h. Conduct an educational program for property owners of land within impaired stream watersheds and in the areas around the Penjajawoc Marsh to educate about the importance of these areas and how to change landscaping practices to minimize harmful environmental impacts such as the introduction and spread of invasive species. i. Implement watershed planning on the City's urban impaired streams through watershed-based plans and/or fluvial geomorphic assessments and ensure the continued protection of Bangor's aquifers and groundwater resources. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 78 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 111 "i�'''%,�; .; 111111 f111 11�1111111 f'",°°°� i�'''%, Ill'" �11111 i� '",°°, lll f 11111;;, °'°''%;�111�; �111 f'°„°°°� Maintenance and continued operation of City facilities City will continue to strengthen relationships and improve and services is critical to support the needs of existing communication across departments and among the residents and other community members and is also various agencies and organizations that provide services an essential element in building a strong economy. In and maintain facilities for City residents and community addition to its concentration of jobs and housing,a wide members. range of public services and community facilities is what distinguishes a city like Bangor from surrounding Beyond simply maintaining services and facilities, Bangor suburban communities. will identify opportunities for reinvestment and expansion and will continue to move forward with necessary upgrades Public safety is foundational to a successful city and to help ensure that City facilities and operations are functional society. In addition to responding to individual meeting the needs of residents. The City will also look to calls for support, public safety services are responsible for adopt technology and innovative solutions to keep pace maintaining order, enforcing laws, coordinating responses with new needs, improve administrative operations, and to to emergency situations and threats, and generally be accessible and inclusive to all. supporting the safety and well-being of the °��i " ��9@8'!!)rl�/��' '" iqul�m Y�,,; ��/i/��%/ , i 1 II1l,f� h w��r i h;��„1'� ilH°�isy�f�y'/l�fmi��a�,�r� community. Every member of the community �� i ��"�,�,,1 � , ,,�/,/��/,/,/`/�/��,�, 1 j�( ,j� �r��,��'In,fr�(i��,��k ,�, f;,� r ,,�//i�/��i � ,�ai�%//� ' �1��' � � �/%,�////,�,;,, / �� f� ,��i r� ,,fJ�� r � should feel safe in their neighborhood and G„` �I /�f��/� ��%��`l�� ,C��`,i,�f �� f/��i/i „j/`�� ,��r/f�%!�%,i�fj�,��1��'I //��i�� ifr/��f�� il'fi6,�1 within the City and ensuring adequate '� ��, �� ,,'�f�,�f�' �y��l�f�� ,'� / � ////�� "�/;!ifi%��1 /�///,�i �i �� '%�� i��i��f�/�%f� ;. p Y p Y �/��/I�� /�,��/��f �� „ �r�i f� resources for ublic safet is a riorit of J��/��// ,,,� ,,,,,;,o� ,,i�t ,� iill,llr ��%��/�� i i//%%%�� ro�i��l�l%��f�� lr y �%�� i//° � � � itr%%G/1�� ` this plan. In addition, the City will continue , �� ,,�,,�� i� �' , ,��;�il��j��j%/, ��'Jf�,� �I / i i i��i� /�iri�%l' �';��i/�i//��,i/,��✓�/ 0,/��l�l��//' � �' i�li��/��i//%i� ;�/�%i�l�� Oi��/�i � �,r j� ��i�i/ I i� �i� I p 'iii �II p p Y �- �� '��i� � , , ��;��ii��i' � �'� ,;,/„//��/I/%%��j � �� to consider how the erce tion of safet in ;, iii//��%� :i' ' ,�� ,,,/�J-�/'��,/�" �" �� ;��'�/�ijif i�i �I,: �i/��%ii��i�Jr///��/� � �'1�%% i�,,,�//�i%�i/�,��/�,�� i„/ii/�i/j/�� »/'`/�'l/8�� irlyr"' / a% �/ // ��di�� / /�� /�/�/�1%�t ��%�i� Bangor impacts the community, visitors, and ��, ,� ,,,�,:/i��i,,;j,, !% ,�,�� /%o,�i�;!�� ,�� nrii;/ri% //�/�%iy�//p�%�i 7�%� r�l'iJ��/�� . / ��%� � / i��i/%�//��,� . . ��i�� ////��G iir r ��!��i �ii��/ ��' '�i�r��,�� 0 ortunities for rowth. ;��rr� ��,��iii��ii,.,,� i%�/%��i�„�„%%��fi�f��,�l�� p p g �i1%�� i11�� i ��/,�,i � ��/i�%��' f/�� r i ,'/��i/��y,��,,; /��ii��oii��%��i�%%�l%9�G��%iir i /,rl �� r��' ' � �9�/�ii� / t�/i%//��//,%i/l �l/ i i /i%/ai��iii � �� /�i/i� i �� , �, r�ri�i�� Il�l�i, / �� /�i/",i/ ;�� %j,;��,°�` ��;��;��i y�r��/��/�`"%��%��lrr��l�1�l�f��i; � � %i�iii i��' %�/i��iC�j��i/�/��i�f�F�l'f ��f�r i��i ,�f��`?�� Beyond safety, the City's social services, ,, ��; t ��/, , ;,%�i,,/,,�,%!,,i//,/��/%�i�f�l��,��?,, �rfi� y � ri %lr�%/ ////r%��//�i�,��t//i//l�/��/��l//��1� / � r ��,,�".�.. ri/%/I//�G ii/"f�i�i%��i//��1/i��f��jj��/�� .�i. arks and recreational facilities, utilities, �: %�� i%��///,/�� i/�J��a,f��a�r��y��i��! p � ��i �j�U%/%�ii�� i�i ��i/I�/i%%%��i%i/ /i/�� i�/ �//�/�1 r. y� %/,/! ..... i�iiii�//i�-;%;' i i i/t//��/� / %l% /� ,�i� ''/;l�f;Yd f J��Y� rr��,y� li . . „ ,� yr� y�/ �/��,, �i�,.,%//�� ;/i/irioi/;��„�iri��il/'!�/�//, ��1��r�/lf�i/��1�% schools, and mfrastructure all contribute to ,, ��D� ,,,,,;,, �„�� ,,�i/ii�Cl,�/,,ii,�/,/;,,,%re„�,/„rr�l�i��,r„-�/��l�li�� +;,,�; ,��/'% �1�°� �, ,. �ii��j�;��%i�i�,;%i!�f%'rN��,,,�/��i//,,��j . . . i � �,Y ._,. ,..,.,..-= i �i%�i/�if��%1i/��i�j�/1��i0'' f � E� � �/��r u i � ��li ii�� /✓� ��/�� the functionality of the Gty and the health , � �Oii�i/�o,a�/��/%��,/��j��y�/ � i i�%/�/ii/Oi��/�lir/�ii//�%�� %��/�� r i / /r//�//�/ i / and well-being of the communiry.With , ��rtrf;�y� ,,;,,�ii%�///�/ ,��'��/(fi�if�� i �/ r� /1��ij/ �,////��/ ��i,�� '�� I� � �� i�,��i"�I��u if i (,r,��i� d growing demands for public health and ��°�� „U � �� °��I'� ,'� ��Vy�+��i��,��o/%� ,��' / ��„ ,l�''� ,,,�/, �1 �� 1 E� V��' �� V� �i„�1�,��;�r�D �% ""'�///xr" // �� //��r communit services, the Cit will look to „ i ' � � '��I�'� 4� ` Y Y //�f� �. / ,�,� ' h� �rf f�G�/I�� j �� r � ,�//r1 ir� ! � � ,�.��,: , � � �I i i improve efficiency in services in order to ��% ;�, ,,�� ; ;/��;�� . � ��fJ/r,f��% �i�/��1� � ��' � manage the needs of the communiry.The � i,.11 � � in �r�� <� �� , � � � �d�f/' m . J ��%�y�'�'„�� `' '��."� r� I� �l�f�,/ ��'��(�5y��r%1��i n � , �i �0,�21�✓Gl/��E;��A;��1 ,�1� � � i/%��i11/i rl��t�r��f��jf1�r i�1t�l% Source:City of Bangor 1��r��'r��,i;�i✓��;)��'i�% �r��r��'��,°��'��ir t �-rr � ��i�r��u ��v/�ll,%ir��tl��i�'��l'�isl`Y'n��r�J�r��,�i��l�// y�,�� : Po/iceDepartment '�1f,1��rry��,crl�f��i��1�J%aih�'id'i��rhrf��"i�rr��?��;��,,;:;,,, r!,,��YlY�� ` � �� r��,�� 1� �� / r�r�^I� � j �,�� „1�� CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 79 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I ,�,�::I I I I I I ��a ,�,I I I��a I��I�`\/I��,I �a I�`I ��,�'�1 G�I P�I I I I I:�,�,I I�1 I I�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Inventory all City-owned properties and provide a �ir��p�ir� � �uity ��ui�luitui�� t�ir ��I�i� t� �� summary of existing use and condition. ��p��uity t� ir��t ��irir�i�t �i� �i�tui�ui�p�t� �pl�� I��II"� I�� I� �� I �I��I�y�I��I� yro b. Assess the physical condition and accessibility of �'��li�li�l��, �i�� ir�llll ��iillii��iiir��ir��ir��i�� all City and public school facilities and continue tl��t �I�� I�� to make improvements to support school facilities planning efforts and the Bangor School While Bangor has an extensive park system and a strong Department Strategic Plan. commitment to supporting a variety of community c. Identify improvements and investment needed programming and services, many of the City's facilities are across facilities and prioritize improvements aging and are not able to meet current program needs. based upon most critical needs. Investment in City facilities will be a long-term effort and developing a plan will help to assess capacity needs and d. Identify opportunities for and plan for the identify priorities for the short, medium, and long terms. installation of renewable energy and energy The City will continue to work across departments and efficiency improvements that could be with the Bangor Public Schools to plan for the City's future implemented at City facilities and public schools growth and needs for facilities and services. Establishing to improve sustainability of operations and to needs and priorities for facilities will also position the City reduce operational costs. to expeditiously leverage state and federal funding. e. Commit funding to address the needs identified by the Facilities Master Plan and pursue grant funding as available to assist in the financing of improvements. f. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA), create an ADA Transition Plan to assess the accessibility of the City's services, including transportation infrastructure, facilities, programs, and other services; propose methods of increasing accessibility City-wide; and develop an implementation plan to implement the proposed methods. g. Continue to plan for and fund improvements to City Hall to meet code requirements, improve energy efficiency, and enhance customer service. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 80 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I ,�,�::I I I I I I ��a ,�,I I I��a I��I�`\/I��,I �a I�`I ��,�'�1 G�I P�I I I I I:�,�,I I�1 I I�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Implement recommendations of the 2021 Parks ��i�tuii��t� �pir��ir��ro �i�l��i��ro �i� ir��uii�t�uii� and Recreation Master Plan. Ip�irlk� �i� ir��ir��tui�i� ��ui�luitui�� b. Conduct playscape, athletic field, and athletic Bangor's parks and recreation facilities are one of the court replacement and refurbishment to ensure City's most valuable assets and why many residents better conditions and increase accessibility for choose to live in Bangor. Continuing to enhance and users of all ages and abilities. support City parks is key to maintaining healthy and desirable neighborhoods. The City will use the 2021 Parks c. Improve park lighting while minimizing light and Recreation Master Plan as a guide for prioritizing pollution and add security features in certain maintenance, improvements, and expansion of parks parks where perceptions of safety are an issue facilities. In accordance with the Master Plan and in alignment with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan, expansion of facilities and programs will be done in a purposeful way to increase equity and access by directing resources to neighborhoods with the least access to park facilities and to the City's most vulnerable residents. � ,, �� i��,�,�,��;�}��S�°��u`��'ii��oo�� ,Iw , ,�r��; �� t�,a^��y�U 11„��r � , �ar/'�1 �, ' � �'��%�i i„ �� t � lr�i��r� +�y��Jfyl�j a,��.. f �y%� "ir�� /0/ �i / r l �i�/ � I ''y�,i�v�fl�u'�� i n �ii i �� „ �� .. j �,, JJ ia/�� i �� . in. J�p� %l �il i�i��/ � � � I! , , � , � ,,,,%i/��%��/ I 'I � ��Q�'� iii��,i,%O� I jj�� fll ,�, � �I � ,� �� //l'' li��r� �. � , %I/� � , .�� ,r,. � . �rp ��'�t ' �� , � ; �� `; �� II�� I , � � � µ�� Source:City of Bangor Parks and Recreation Department CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 81 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I ,�,�::I I I I I I ��a ,�,I I I��a I��I�`\/I��,I �a I�`I ��,�'�1 G�I P�I I I I I:�,�,I I�1 I I�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Explore opportunities for additional ��p�l� ��t� �p�l�lk� �I� I��I��tol�l��l neighborhood park facilities throughout the City ��I�I�I��I�� I��I�I ��I�� li� �III"��I��'� ��li�li��1�'�I�y where population density warrants such uses and �� p�l�lk� �li� ��p�li� ��p�� in areas that have been identified in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan as underserved such as in Access to recreation opportunities and open space is North and East Bangor. essential to healthy communities. Improving access to high quality programs and facilities is an important means b. Expand and enhance trails and paths within and to increase equity in outcomes for residents of all ages. connecting parks with the aim of connecting the The 2021 Parks and Recreation Master Plan provides an City's parks and open spaces with a bicycle and assessment of current facilities and identifies areas where pedestrian network and improving access for all additional facilities or improvements are needed. The City users. will continue to support the enhancement of parks facilities with a focus on improving access in areas of the City where c. Make accessibility improvements at City parks access to parks and recreational facilities is limited. and school facilities, including pathway upgrades, diversifying play equipment to serve children of all ages and abilities, adding restrooms at park facilities, and considering upgrading facilities to be fully accessible. d. Increase recreation opportunities on the City's waterfront. Accessible recreation Playgrounds and parks provide opportunities for children to improve their social,physical,and sensory abilities in a fun environment.��ssii�all��a��cs�u�e9�all��cp��uairu�9s provide the opportunity for all children,including those with intellectual or physical disabilities,to play and develop their physical and intellectual abilities.These spaces are usable by children and caregivers without the need for specialization or adaptation. Accessible playgrounds follow ADA guidelines,and have barrier- free paths,ramps,handrails,and easily navigable surfaces to allow for wheelchair access.Accessible parks also include play equipment, benches,games,and bathrooms that go beyond ADA requirements. For example,swings with large backs and safety belts,Braille descriptions,and sensory items that include music are all elements of accessible playgrounds.��a��c�u��P��cs has been upgrading parks to be more inclusive and have provided a guide to share which parks are accessible. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 82 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I ,�,�::I I I I I I ��a ,�,I I I��a I��I�`\/I��,I �a I�`I ��,�'�1 G�I P�I I I I I:�,�,I I�1 I I�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Assess the need to secure additional space for Ilir��pir�� ir��ir�� i� �ir9� ��Ib�lui� �'��Itl� PHCS operations. �i� ��ir�ir��i�uity��ir�ui�� p�irtir��i�t ��'�� t� �li��l��tli��t �li� �I� ��li�t�lli��t� II"��t tli�� li�� b. Consider directing ARPA funds to PHCS to meet �� I��ol �I�t�� current needs for additional resources. c. Support PHCS in achieving and maintaining The work of PHCS is essential to the City and region. As accreditation through the Public Health the community's needs change, the Department should Accreditation Board and developing a public be supported with the resources needed to address those health needs assessment. needs. The City will continue to coordinate the efforts of PHCS with the operations and initiatives of other departments to ensure that community needs are being met effectively and that communication and initiatives of the City al'e COnSIStent. ��p��llii�Pi��ll�l��u��9��u�au�auairuii�y"i��ii��s CY�Ira��u�a�u�� The Bangor PHCS Department provides prevention,support,and education services to promote health and well-being in Bangor and the region.PHCS's public health services include access to immunizations,free home visits by registered nurses providing maternal and child healthcare,STD and STI testing,TB testing and reading,and travel medicine.PHCS also provides access to the Women,Infants,and Children program,which is a health and �� nutrition program for families.The Department provides education services related to home health and safety(mold and mildew prevention,lead paint renovation scholarships),and the Shelter ' f Plus Care program supports residents experiencing homelessness i � 's /� and living with mental health,substance use,and other diagnoses �,," s,�lia;iiiiii r � „� by providing a housing-first approach to help residents access �, ,� ,�! � housing.PHCS is currently working towards achieving accreditation �� through the Public Health Accreditation Board which will help the � Department obtain funding for public health programs and services. Source:Downtown Bangor Partnership CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 83 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I ,�,�::I I I I I I ��a ,�,I I I��a I��I�`\/I��,I �a I�`I ��,�'�1 G�I P�I I I I I:�,�,I I�1 I I�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Provide assistance with coordination and ��I�I��irt tl��irlk��I��I �i� ir� ui�i��l communication among agencies and the City. ��ir�ir��i�uity �ir �i�ui��tui�i��tl��t �pir��ui ��ui��l ��I��'�I��I�� li� �I��II"�II"��li��l�y� b. Build partnerships with community organizations and local governments to implement innovative Numerous community organizations, regional and state strategies to address homelessness. agencies, and City departments provide support and services to the Bangor's most vulnerable residents; however, there is not a coordinated strategy or approach to providing services and supporting the unhoused. �u��uu�cau��o��u��ui��v p��u��s�uuu� Understanding residents' needs through collecting data, Compared to the rest of Contra Costa County,Richmond,CA has tracking client service needs, tracking services provided, high rates of health disparities with residents experiencing drastic health inequities.In response to these conditions,the City formed and sharing information among agencies will allow the RiChmond Health Equity Partnership(RHEP)in MarCh of 2012. organizations to provide services more efficiently, address RHEP is a partnership between the City of Richmond,contra costa specific needs of individuals, and reduce duplication of Health Services,West Contra Costa Unified School District,UC effort by various agencies. Berkiey,the California Endowment,and local community-based organizations.RHEP is working to implement a Community Health and Wellness Element(which is part of the Richmond General ��iiill��is a movement initiated by the nonprofit Plan 2030)and build key institutional partnerships with the goal organization, COmmUnity SOIUtiOnS, WhiCh aSSiStS of cross-sector collaboration.The partnership will advance health communities in working to end homelessness using equity for children and families through the development of data and a common methodology. The Built for Zero strategies to support health in all policies,full-service community schools,and health equity data,training,and reporting.In addition initiative aims to achieve "functional zero" or a state to moving towards health equity,the City hopes to create a model where homelessness is rare and brief. MaineHousing and for duplication in other cities and areas of West Contra Costa the Statewide Homeless Council, with support from the County.The City also aims to build working partnerships within and Corporation for Supportive Housing, began a process between local government institutions-City,County,and School District-to facilitate systems change and enable institutions to to redesign Maine's homelessness system response. The respond to and lead with community-based health equity initiatives. Built for Zero initiative is being implemented to inform this response. The City of Bangor is collaborating with community organizations to implement the Built for Zero initiative in the region as part of the larger statewide strategy to reduce and end homelessness. By sharing information, agencies will be able to better understand the needs of different populations experiencing homelessness and can measure the performance of various approaches and initiatives to support those seeking social services. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 84 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I ,�,�::I I I I I I ��a ,�,I I I� �a I��I�`\/I��,I �a I�`I ��,�'�1 G�I P�I I I I I:�,�,I I�1 I I�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Continue to monitor emergency operations center �I��I��I�� I� �I�9� �p�lb�l�l��F��y��I��'�I�� facilities and systems, and update technology as I��'��I�� I��I�� II"�� I�� I�� I�� necessary, to provide coordinated public safety ��II"�II"��I��Ity� services in the event of an emergency. The role of public safety departments has changed b. Continue to support the collaborative community significantly in recent years. The increase in the number of outreach work of the Public Health and service calls involving mental health crises, substance use, Community Services Department, the Police and wellness checks has challenged the City to change the Department, and other municipal departments way it approaches public safety and emergency response. and agencies in the region. Continuing to partner with service providers and adapt to changes with appropriate training,staff resources, and equipment will help to ensure that the community's needs al'e Il"let. Supporting partnerships between public health and public safety The Bureau of Justice Assistance's��u�aira��u�u�sii��D iialr e�iie9� ",a�iiu�auall�u��.._�u�e9_Sua�a��ru��_�I�uas�._p�� u�a(COSSAP)supports state,local,and tribal responses to illicit substance use to promote public safety,support access to treatment and recovery services, and encourage partnerships in community responses.COSSAP's grant program,online resource center,and opportunities for collaboration have helped communities respond to public health and safety threats and leverage combined expertise of partner agencies. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 85 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I ,�,�::I I I I I I ��a ,�,I I I��a I��I�`\/I��,I �a I�`I ��,�'�1 G�I P�I I I I I:�,�,I I�1 I I�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Develop a municipal energy plan that includes ��I�I��irt��t�uii��lbui�luityro uii��l� uii� �i��ir y energy tracking and management, energy �'�'�li�li�l��I�� IY�I�� IkDll��I��IY��IIY��, ��IY�� reduction goals and actions, and clean energy ��I�I ��ui�luitui�� goals and actions. Looking ahead to the City's climate future, Bangor b. Benchmark and track energy use across City will serve as a regional leader on sustainability and buildings and facilities. environmental stewardship. In addition to supporting Bangor's climate action goals, implementing renewable c. Include energy efficiency and renewable energy energy sources will help to control energy costs for the projects in the City's capital improvement plan. City in the long-term. When new facilities are constructed d. Work toward the adoption of sustainable and older facilities are renovated, the City can prioritize practices at City parks, municipal facilities, and energy efficiency and buffer the City from the future public school facilities such as capturing rainwater unpredictability of global oil and gas prices. In addition, the for irrigation use, reducing water usage, reducing implementation of LID strategies, green infrastructure, and the use of chemicals on City grounds, improving waste reduction policies will help the City move forward to recycling, eliminating the use of exotic invasive be more efficient and resilient. plants, planting more native species, and reducing solid waste. Philadelphia-Energy Master Plan and Municipal Dashboard e. Minimize light pollution (including impacts to In 2017,Philadelphia's Office of Sustainability developed a Municipal wildlife from lighting) at all City facilities and from Energy Master Plan for the Built Environment.The purpose of City street lighting. the plan was to serve as a roadmap for City-owned buildings to increase energy efficiency,generate renewable energy and help to f. Invest in electrical vehicle infrastructure to make buildings more energy resilient.The goals of the plan include: support airport e-vehicles/equipment and • Reduction in energy use by 20 percent by 2030. emerging EVOT aircraft. • Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2030. • Generation or purchase of 100 percent of all electricity from renewable sources by 2030. • Maintenance or reduction in cost of energy at facilities. The City also developed a Municipal Energy Use Dashboard which tracks energy use for City buildings accounted for in the General Fund,with exception of buildings managed by the Philadelphia Water Department and Philadelphia lnternational Airport. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 86 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I ,�,�::I I I I I I ��a ,�,I I I��a I��I�`\/I��,I �a I�`I ��,�'�1 G�I P�I I I I I:�,�,I I�1 I I�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Coordinate with Bangor Water District to limit ��i�tuii��t� �pir�t��t �i� ir��uii�t�uii� tl�� uity9� water service extensions to designated iruii�lkuii� ��t�ir��Iplp�ly �i� ui�tiruilb�tui�i� service areas. uii��ir��tir��t�ir�� b. Work with Bangor Water District to support A clean drinking water supply is a fundamental part of investments in the water supply system as needed urban infrastructure. Recent challenges with water quality to ensure a safe yield. and water supply in some of the country's major cities have brought the importance of drinking water systems to the c. Promote the adoption of best management forefront of urban policy discussions. Continuing to invest practices and the use of green infrastructure as in supply and distribution infrastructure is critical to ensure a means of reducing the use of drinking water that the City's residents will have access to safe, clean supply for irrigation. Implement measures at City drinking water in the future. properties and include regulations and guidelines within the City's zoning regulations. As Bangor is currently challenged to maintain existing public infrastructure,the significant cost of development and maintenance of expanded water infrastructure will be carefully considered. The City will continue to encourage development within the growth boundary, and in areas where there is existing water service. „;iii �I i/i /, ' �� / i ii,iii%�/l��%/ ' /% ��„�, '� '//� �o%/��f�lff// oi�%% // /i l l , ,, „ �/ ip/////�j//,r,///f ��/ �� , , ��" i/e�/;,,°�� „�, `,//� ,,, % ;,,,,Di %� ��I/�i' �o ;�,/r ��i i�i�pi �%l�'/ii�/li� '� /�i%� �iO l ii�� l�/� ; ��J��/i,,,j �� iiii/%� � � ��/%/� j ��f� �iii'/� /'�✓i��II � �� i� � % ��j �1�� 1��%� i J��j�� iao ✓ /ii//, �� '` / / � � �// /� /%j��, ��j//�� l�//,✓ �� o'� i ii� ��i I� �f�� i� /��/%l� /�� ., �� ,/ r �%: �, �l .. � „ � � i� /rrr��iol,,,,,, �1��/,T��e�, ��i � ��/��///�j/%/j ,i i ✓�. !/ �'J1, ; ,�/, � /ii////� / : �� % � ,��%%//%� %%,i�/,/��.//�� i%�i� � , �� ,�iii� �r//�/n%1�� ' ii�� ',%/i,� %/////%�' , . /FJr/ri ��r��(li// ��iiip %�� i ��; i , ///D��/�rJ f��i% ii;%/�% i;rf ��%/// j��%� I�f�jiii�.. �� ;,�.iiiii%i//' �/i; W ��Jr/%'rr/�/l ��%%% %�jr iai �� l� 1//iiii 1 i/%�� /%�� / � ��//ii�i�� `�i;��ii%- i //i �� ' i�� ,;; ��////lif �., � ✓ �. ,/% �%%/� f�//i��i, , , � �/ii0�� i� �� '� �� Wm �i lar �% �%%i��i/ „ „ %;, ,,,;, �%///��v�r��"""`�;%,/i��i;i,�'�� ;r,�°uN� W�////�//�ja, , /i�0i �t 1 �waii��V��u�� i in� ��i(� iil i�� / %�iiiri, ��i�1�1��0 �aa,w�hm�s+'��"��P� i� f��i� ///%/ ' /i �� '�, ��Gii /rr %�ii ,,, r °� �' iri,,, /O' 07///�, ��' .. �//l//�%/%;;ii„ �ior ii, ,,iii%/%> „ ' , ... ,i�„ ,, � � � ,,,�� „ ,,.. ��,:,-o.r�, , , �x�,. - „ ,,,,,,, „ /i � � � % � i i �. I , „ ;'�i; i /��///��! ��/�i .... �/�� / r}��1��i , ;. ��/��/ff��1�,'��r�i��f'� ` � il/� �� Jl � �,d� 1 >,: � � ��1 � � � '"'� '��i yi,�� t . , �� , �''%r��/�r��`;�� ,� ��y'i'��ij%� �/�i��(��r�(`��1 d , ,,/,��i i��;1(��, � //��i�� , Y � I � � � i�r � ��%�/%��1 ��'r'��1�� ;' '��i�p/%��1,�,6��,� „�,. �„„ai„o/��,��1?r��J��Gr�� Source:City of Bangor CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 87 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I ,�,�::I I I I I I ��a ,�,I I I��a I��I�`\/I��,I �a I�`I ��,�'�1 G�I P�I I I I I:�,�,I I�1 I I�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Limit sewer service extensions to designated ��i�tuii��t� ir��lk� i�� uii��tir��i�t� uii� tl�� service areas. �uity9� ��t��t�ir ��I�I��tui�i� uii�Fir��tir��t�ir�� b. Invest in improvements to wastewater Beginning in the 1990s with the development of the first infrastructure in areas inside of the City's Long-Term Control Plan, the City began to take steps to designated growth area where existing reduce combined sewer overflows (CSOs), which occur infrastructure is at or over capacity in order to when excess stormwater overwhelms the combined meet potential future needs for development. sewer system and untreated discharge and stormwater overflow and exits the system into nearby streams, c. Address inflow and infiltration issues across the lakes, rivers, and oceans. Since the 1990s, Bangor has wastewater collection system. constructed improvement projects to reduce CSOs and has d. Reduce CSOs within the City sanitary collection significantly reduced the volume of untreated discharge. system in accordance with the City's Long-Term A 3.8-million-gallon CSO storage tank project has recently Control Plan. been completed, which will further reduce discharge and improve water quality. In accordance with the Phase 2 CSO Long-Term Control Plan and as committed to the Maine DEP and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Long-Term Control Plan the City will continue to make improvements to construct Bangor deveioped its p�u�s�ii�.�u�c��c��u��u��ii pii,u�for eso storage tanks, maintain and upgrade the system, and reduction in 2017.The first phase began in 1993 and established a long-term program of CSO abatement measures with a target of complete separation projects. 80%reduction in discharge,which has been achieved.Phase II will evaluate the current CSO conditions and establish off-line storage The significant cost for essential maintenance and upgrades tanks,similar to the three existing facilities in the City.After a storm, to the existing system for the next several years is a the stored volume of discharge is drained back to a collection consideration for limiting the expansion of the City's sewer system and on to the wastewater treatment plant for treatment and disinfection.The City began construction on the Davis Brook CSO system and prioritizing growth within the growth boundary, Storage Tank in 2020,which is the ffou°s��SS�I�u'�ll�c�identified in the Whel"e thel"e IS eXlSting Sel"VICe. Phase II Plan. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 88 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I ,�,�::I I I I I I ��a ,�,I I I��a I��I�`\/I��,I �a I�`I ��,�'�1 G�I P�I I I I I:�,�,I I�1 I I�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Work across City departments to identify projects �ir��tui��ly ��irlk t��ir �Ibt�uii�uii� �i� ��iruii� eligible for funding under the IIJA. ��i� uii� tl�ir�� I�tl�� IIi�Fir��tir��t�ir� Ili��tir��i�t �I�� ,��IkD� �'� (IIII,� � �� Il�h��l��'�'�lil��l��lil�� b. Work across City departments and with state I�� III"��pl��'�II"��I�� I�y ��I�I�I��I�� I� agencies to prepare grant applications and �Ili��l��tl��t�l�� requests for funding through the IIJA. The recently passed IIJA presents a unique opportunity to leverage federal funding to undertake major projects to update aging infrastructure. Several of the City's facilities InfrastructurelnvestmentandJobsAct need significant renovation to continue to support the T��IIJ�outlines investment designed to modernize bridges, roads,transit,rail,broadband,drinking water,and wastewater current level of service that is provided. Additionally, infrastructure,among other infrastructure projects,and create jobs some City facilities, including the Central Fire Station and to support infrastructure upgrades.The bill provides$550 billion Recreation Center need replacement or expansion to in new spending on infrastructure over the next five years NH�ou�� accommodate changing operational needs and a growing �o��o��roughly$1 billion in IIJA funding,with$100 million dedicated to broadband projects.Funding is also going to improve demand for services and programs. roads,bridges,highways,water infrastructure improvements,and publiC transit infrastruCture. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 89 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 I ,�,�::I I I I I I ��a ,�,I I I��a I��I�`\/I��,I �a I�`I ��,�'�1 G�I P�I I I I I:�,�,I I�1 I I�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Develop a digital infrastructure strategy to ��I��p � �uity��ui � ui uit��l uii��ir��tir��t�ir� identify goals and priorities and establish a �� framework for decision-making related to digital infrastructure. The use of digital infrastructure is a valuable tool to help the City achieve its goals. Digital infrastructure includes b. Continue to implement an asset management the tools, systems, and equipment used to create, collect, program. analyze, and share data and information in a digital form. Innovative technology can increase efficiency of c. Continue to leverage technologies such as GIS operations, improve communications, and expand access and social media platforms to increase efficiency to information. As new technology becomes available, a of service delivery, improve access to information, strategy guide for adopting and implementing technology expand communication to the public, and improve is needed to guide decision making and to ensure that administrative operations. systems are used effectively and in a way that enhances d. Support initiatives to improve digital literacy for equity and accessibility to City services and information. all users and across all City platforms. Case study:Boston,MA As one of the first U.S.cities to create a smart city plan,Boston is using digital technology to help it become more sustainable and resilient.Boston has implemented a number of technologies to prepare the City for the future.The City has implemented these technologies through collaboration with businesses,higher education institutions and City residents.A few examples of how the City is using technology include: • Smart Utilities Program to reduce utility costs,prepare for climate change,and reduce traffic congestion and road construction. • Boston's Safest Drive app to reduce the number of fatal crashes by giving residents a tool to measure their driving against safety metrics and providing recommendations to improve safety. • Smart street technology is providing censors to collect data on health and safety. • A Digital Equity Fund provides small grants to local organizations that can help solve the City's technology challenges,especially in underserved areas of the City. • The Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics operates as a civic center for research and design.The office researches smart city technologies such as smart parking sensors and engaging with residents through City apps such as the 311 system. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 90 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 . lfq%n„ �� / lf�/ �� % � i i j// / �'ii .. y„ ��. f��iroi,� .��ii/i, ��, �;,,,, � �I�� / ,� .�,„ �� ,,,,.. "�. i . ,�, a e,. �� a .,,.� ,. . ��c Historicarchitecture, , J , '� � �� ' "`° �� ,� 1 �� en�Certainmen�C venues,visual � �� '` i � �� ,� � �rli , fi%� �1,I 'i F 7` � � , and performing arts events,and r �;�� a„ �r„�� ; � o �� «. _., .��z,�i d�,e,..� unique cultural institutions are - , "`U �y� ��p: what make a city a great place �� ',��°��' ��" �� p , y �� „ ,, . ��..��.. � ��9 ,�m��U��i II� I�III�I�� I�I��IIII 'o uu � I pm � to live and visit. Investment � � ,. �i i � � p u �� ` u in arts and cultural programs �,� � ,,,,�� 0��Illll�ll�llll��llll,�f�I�� ii I� '�� and initiatives is often viewed � x � u�� ,.e ��'a�mrx�,�, �m�, .'"`" �V ar; '�' as superfluous,not a priority � %�� ` � , � � �� for municipalities with limited , f; ��l �� ; � � budgets;however,a vibrant r�w %� °�� „ � � ��I � � � � � � � � ".; i;c l arts and culture scene is a %/� � " �� ° � � �� necessity for economic growth, � �� „� , , attracting visitors and residents, ��gc�y��,ra;��,,,,,�', .�y, �� ,�;� y��% ��' �(i�°� ' "r'�r` i,� i/ii i .,:i/ii�wwwm�rs�„„,,.,�.. and supporting community r��'� �;r/ a��,��, ;��ilr��;�y�a�y,; expression and connection. � �� ,� � � �� ,� Many community members have ,� noted the potential of Bangor to ��,�,,,�,�� ij �� , ��'�%�ii%'///%%i� , �"Je c9 g I'ec9 t CI ty f01'c91'tS c91�C� CU�tU I'e. "///'//a�� j i%//%/j%/� Bangor will work to promote ��/��i,ii';� arts and cultural institutions, organizations, and programs to '� ',��, ��,`, � foster creativity, inclusivity, and ��""�'�`��0�� . Source:Downtown Bangor Partnership sharing of ideas. The City's several large arts and cultural institutions and performance venues form a framework for strengthening the arts community. The City will continue structures. These physical representations of the City's to encourage new programs and initiatives and support past are important in sharing Bangor's history as the emerging artists and arts organizations, across all mediums, City continues to grow and change. Protecting and that celebrate Bangor's residents and their diverse cultural promoting the City's history contributes to creating a backgrounds. sense of community for long-time residents as well as for newcomers who are looking to establish roots in In addition to growing the arts community, Bangor will the community. look to preserve cultural landmarks, parks, and historic CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 91 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 ,�,I��` I�`��a ,�,I II:� ��:,11I I 11f'��'I I��`I ��,�'�1P�IP�II I II��,�,I I��,1f`��I`�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Continue to update the inventory and assessment �ir�ir��t� �i� �i�l��i��tl��ui�lbui�luity�� I�ui�t�irui� of all historic properties and districts. �i� �ir�l�uit��t�ir��l ir��ir��ir tl��uiir ��i�tuii�� I� ��I� I�� b. Encourage maintenance of the architectural integrity of historic and architecturally significant Historic and architectural assets help to form the cultural sites, buildings, and structures when adapted for fabric of a community. They add to the community's reuse for commercial, industrial, or residential vibrancy and unique character. They help to create a purposes. city's identity, and tell a story about its past, while giving shape to its future. For Bangor to remain vibrant and rich c. Pursue financial incentives for preservation, in culture, there should be continued stewardship for the including state and federal grants, tax incentive retention and maintenance of its historic and architectural programs, preservation or fa�ade easements, resources. Continued efforts to expand Bangor's inventory assessment deferrals, and transfer of development of historic properties and districts will help to strengthen rights. its cultural fabric. Actions that prioritize the maintenance d. Consider conducting historical surveys of of these assets will help ensure their longevity and additional neighborhoods to determine if they sustainability, so they remain part of Bangor's identity in should be included in or designated as a historic the future. district. Financial incentives for historic preservation Maine's Historic Preservation Commission provides s��ll �� u�� airae��uu�ii�ii�s to preserve historic sites.The Historic Preservation Fund Grants are available for state,county,or municipal properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places.The Certified Local Government Grant provides similar funding to Certified Local Governments only.The N1�iiu��"ival�s��u��ii�ll F��u��aiillii��ii�u��e9ii�is a state credit for the rehabilitation of historic properties.The Maine Historic Preservation Commission also has a ff�e9��l1��iiu��u��ii�� ip�aae��u�a providing a 20%credit for the rehabilitation of certified historic structures. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 92 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 ,�,I��` I�`��a ,�,I II:� ��:,11I I 11f'��'I I��`I ��,�'�1P�IP�II I II��,�,I I��,1f`��I`�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Promote public awareness and appreciation of �ir��ui � ��i�tuii�� I�I��irt ��ir tl�� pir�t��tui�i� �� local historic resources through the development I��I��I��I� I��I�� Ili� �li� �I�� of print materials, online content, and on-site signage. With 10 historic districts, 36 landmarks and 31 properties on the National Register for Historic Places, Bangor is b. Work to ensure that publicly owned properties rich in historic assets. Bangor recognizes the importance (sites, artifacts,structures, and buildings) of of protecting these assets, which was evident during the historical and architectural significance are visioning process. The protection of historic resources protected and preserved. provides a multitude of community benefits. Historic resources can add to the beauty of a community and make c. Prepare historic master plans for the City's historic it an attractive place for people to visit and do business. parks including Cascade Park, Summit Park, and This can promote economic development and tourism. The Davenport Park as recommended by the 2021 preservation of these resources can also have secondary gangor Parks and Recreation Master Plan. benefits of sustainability.When a historic building is d. Continue care and maintenance of the City's repurposed or rehabilitated, it takes less energy, materials, historic cemeteries. and land consumption than demolition and reconstruction. Most importantly, historic resources connect directly to e. Consider replacing and updating signage along the people of Bangor. Each historic resource connects to a the Kenduskeag Stream Trail. piece of the City's history. Woven together, these resources f. Consider implementing a heritage trail through help to shape the City's identity and help to pass down the Museum in the Streets program as a method Bangor's history from one generation to the next. of promoting the historic value and identity of downtown Bangor. g. Continue to link the Cultural &Architectural Resource Management Archive (CARMA)data to the City's parcel map viewer and promote this information resource once completed. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 93 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 ,�,I��` I�`��a ,�,I II:� ��:,11I I 11f'��'I I��`I ��,�'�1P�IP�II I II��,�,I I��,1f`��I`�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Consider establishing a Division of Cultural �ir��ui � ir��ir��I�I��irt ��ir tl�� irt� �i� ��It�ir��l Affairs within the Department of Community and �I� �I��I��I�I�� II� �I� �I�� Economic Development that would act as the City's liaison to the arts community, coordinate Bangor has a diverse inventory of arts and cultural arts and culture programs and activities for the opportunities and venues. Art is an expression of a City, and pursue grant funding for arts and culture community's identity and a reflection of a community's programs. values. Art and cultural spaces provide opportunities for community connectivity and social engagement. Programs b. Consider establishing a Percent for Art incentive for art and culture can stimulate the local economy and program that would allow developers to provide create jobs. The 2017 Arts and Economic Prosperity 5 public art or contribute funds to support study for the City of Bangor reported that the nonprofit public art in exchange for certain development arts and culture sectors of Bangor generate approximately incentives. $10 million of economic activity and support 312 full-time equivalent jobs. Bangor recognizes the significant role c. Continue implementation of the Public Arts and that arts and culture play in its City. One of the key themes Monuments policy to support temporary and that emerged from the community visioning process was permanent art installations and cultural events for Bangor to be a destination for arts, entertainment, and and activities in public spaces. culture. Bangor should continue to support opportunities d. Encourage more public art through outreach to for art and cultural programming throughout the City. local artists and organizations. Arts and culture are essential components of economic development and will help secure a successful economic future for the City. The City's arts and cultural programming will also contribute to creating a sense of place and Case study:Percent-for-Art Program,Cambridge,MA enhancing the quality of life for Bangor residents. cambridge's Percent-for-Art policy requires one percent of the construction costs on municipal capital investments to be designed for the creation of public artwork.Providing public art 2017 Arts and Economic Prosperity 5 study was conducted for is a requirement of the City's planning policy,which sees public the City of Bangor by the Americans for the Arts.This national art as an essential component in new development.Cambridge's nonprofit organization's mission is to advance the arts in America. focuses on using this program to increase the quantity,quality, The Prosperity 5 study was the fifth economic impact study of and awareness of public art in public spaces.The Cambridge Arts the nation's nonprofit arts and cultural organizations.The study Council has directed the development of more than 200 pieces demonstrates evidence that the arts and culture industry is a of public art.The Cambridge Arts Council is a City agency that significant asset of the City's local economy. In addition to the funds and promotes community-based forms of art for the benefit $10 million in economic activity generated by the arts and culture of residents,artists,and visitors of Cambridge.The art pieces are industry in Bangor,the study also demonstrated the impact of located throughout the City including youth and senior centers, this industry on local households.The arts and culture industry in parks,libraries,and sidewalks.The art installations connect directly Bangor also generates$6.2 million in household income for local with their surroundings to ensure it helps create or reinforce a sense residents. of place. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 94 23-218 POLICIES & ACTIONS JULY 10,2023 ,�,I��` I�`��a ,�,I II:� ��:,11I I 11f'��'I I��`I ��,�'�1P�IP�II I II��,�,I I��,1f`��I`�a � M I ��iu�ir� Il��irr�� a. Provide support to complementary services ��I�t��r �� r �� p�l��tl��t u�� I��r��t� ��`��t�� needed to support events. Cultural and entertainment events can bring people in a b. Provide a guidance document and/or webpage community together. Events can create opportunities for on how to obtain an event permit and other human connection, which strengthens the City's social requirements for conducting an event. fabric. Cultural and entertainment events also attract people from throughout the region and help to enhance the c. Continue to partner with local organizations City's visibility as a tourist destination. When events draw to conduct annual festivals and to support and people in from the surrounding region, it has a positive promote local events. impact on the local economy. Event attendees often visit local shops and restaurants while in the City, which supports local businesses and can help create jobs. 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In developing the Plan, one objective is to create a growth By facilitating a process to coordinate priorities and and development strategy to address future economic investments outlined in the Plan with the annual budget goals and priorities without sacrificing the needs of the development process, the City will be able to better City today. In order to do so, Bangor will need to remain understand how the prioritization or sequencing of fiscally responsible and foster growth that will support development initiatives and projects either aligns with or the long-term fiscal, economic, social, and environmental falls short of the capacity of the City to complete these sustainability of the City. The recommendations of this Plan projects and to ensure investments produce long-term net- support this concept and provide strategies for growth positive contributions to the fiscal environment and overall and development that will strengthen the community and quality of life for all current and future residents of the City. economy and improve quality of life for all residents. It is critical that growth happens in a way that is beneficial to the City's fiscal stability for the long-term. Recommended actions in the Plan address a variety of issues and challenges, but all actions contribute to a long-term investment in the City and collectively form a strategy for economic growth that centers on building an equitable and resilient community by strengthening the City's system of services, infrastructure, and amenities. Successful economic development will center on enhancing existing systems and diversifying the tax base to achieve fiscal stability. This can be accomplished by incentivizing the type of development consistent with the Plan, leveraging the City's assets, and strategically addressing infrastructure needs while carefully considering the expansion of new infrastructure and the return on investment that it will provide to the City. Encouraging development investments in areas where current infrastructure and City services can be efficiently accessed CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 97 I � 2�-218 JULY 1q,2Q23 The implementatic�n matrix c�n the f411c�wing pages i� intended ta prc�uide �� pra�ti�al guidance��f�r a�ll stal�ehc�lders whc� �� will be inuc�lued with P1an implementatic�n tc� determine an apprc�priate �equence far implementing actic�n� and tc� facilitat� �� cc�c�rdinatic�n �mc�ng stak�h��lders��. �� / ��1��»�� nl�r�� , G � ��i� 1 � ;,,, ,�,,,�, T � � � , N ; �� ,.. � �� , �j�� '� � �;,,, r,,,��%; ,� � ��ro »�„�� ` �� i °✓o% «�r� �� ; ��1, .r��,,; ��41,�o U�1��11 1"`,,, \\\\\��P �p�� Y'�I�NNry��j�u�� ,��iii< 9r((%��fff %� ��„ � /„- i� \1 \11\ ( � J � � , '�" i �� , /'//", � �ii,,, J/ ��%%%,,, �//i� �, f �� I Ji� �� i, -. �, � ,,, , f, ; ; , ��/ , , o ,, ,, � , „, , %?j , , ,. , �// � , , / � ,,, , � � �i , / , o ,, ., _ . , / , / // � , // _ � , � � , � , _ � 1 � / � _ , � � / , , � ,, � , ' �� , _ � , , � , /,i , _ _ _ _ , , � ,� //i � � / ,� � � ,% � _ �� „ / /1 , � � , ,r / , i � r 1 , ,,,, / / f i _ i�r J o � � ,. /, � , � � , � ,_ a. t i , o � . i � „ ,, , , f / ,. f ,, � � / , , i , / /,. . 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The Comprehensive Plan is intended to be a tool for all decision-makers in guiding policy development and The implementation matrix is intended to support the planning. The success of the Plan and realization of the City in developing annual budgets and with capital City's vision, as set forth in this Plan, requires all responsible improvement planning. The matrix can be used as a agencies and collaborators to actively participate in reference to assign tasks and determine funding needs implementation and coordinate with one another on action related to each action item. This information is designed to items. Using this tool as intended will help ensure that assist City staff, City Council, boards and committees, and funds are used to meet City's future needs and ensure that the Bangor community in the implementation of the Plan. the Plan continues to stay relevant over time as Bangor grows and evolves. � While the implementation matrix is intended to function as a framework for prioritizing and planning for The implementation matrix identifies high priority actions, implementation of action items, it also provides the user designates ease of implementation, and establishes a with a better understanding of the interrelatedness of reasonable timeline for each action. Determining sequence policy issues and their relationship to broader regional and for implementation of actions will involve reviewing all state initiatives. Ideally, this context for each action item three of these factors, as well as the availability of funding, will support the coordination and collaboration among whether that is through the City's budget process, through various stakeholders whose divergent interests may be state or federal funding, or from grants. For example, the addressed by common policy actions. City will start with actions that are high priority, easy to implement, and short-term and build off of those initiatives. � Precedence for implementation will also be dependent on funding available. The matrix references the potential availability of state and/or federal funding for many actions. In establishing an order for implementation of The implementation matrix on the following pages is actions, responsible agencies should consider grant funding intended to provide practical guidance for all stakeholders program timelines and the availability of state and federal who will be involved with Plan implementation to resources, which will change over time. determine an appropriate sequence for implementing actions and to facilitate coordination among stakeholders. While all policies and actions are important, high priority The implementation matrix outlines key stakeholders items were identified based on the criticality of issues as who will be responsible for executing each action item, well as the importance of revising the City's regulatory establishes an approximate timeline, determines the ease framework before implementing other initiatives that of implementation, and identifies potential resources for may be impacted or that may benefit from potential each action item. The matrix also references Plan goals regulatory changes. There are several actions that involve that each action item addresses and related City, state, and reviewing and potentially revising or creating new land use regional plans and studies with corresponding strategy ordinances. These actions are designated as high priority recommendations. Cross referencing related Plan goals because helping to ensure that regulations align with and related City, regional, and state plans provides context Plan goals and policies is necessary before many other CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 99 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 action items can be implemented. Ensuring a regulatory The implementation matrix laid out on the following framework that is consistent with Plan goals will establish a pages provides a guide for BEDC and others to follow foundation for implementation of the Plan. in implementing the Plan with regard to the following: I � I � � n� Aligning efforts with other plans and studies n� Identifying responsible parties and collaborators Bangor residents and stakeholders have a strong vision for �° Assessing cost and potential funding sources the City. This Plan was created with significant input from n� Identifying priority projects the Bangor community, and implementation of this Plan will n� Determining ease of implementation also require a community effort and stakeholder support. - - - - - - - - - The success of this Plan is dependent on thoughtful �° Setting a timeline for implementation and intentional collaboration among City residents and n� Identifying best practices to reference for guidance stakeholders, City departments, and with other agencies, organizations, and government entities. This structure is intended to be a guide, with the understanding that external factors influencing some The City will monitor and evaluate progress in elements may change over time, including structural or implementing the recommendations of this Plan. The City will designate the Business& Economic Development organizational changes impacting partners and responsible Committee(BEDC)to oversee the implementation of the parties or new funding opportunities that could influence resources and priority. The City will continue to update Plan and consistency of policies and development with the this matrix over time and use it to track implementation Future Land Use Plan. The Committee will provide regular updates on progress to the City Council. The BEDC will also progress. work with the City Council during the annual budget preparation process to determine funding priorities for the ongoing implementation of the Plan. It will be the role of the BEDC to facilitate the work of City departments, committees, and other organization, track progress, and help ensure that implementation efforts are coordinated. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 100 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 � � e � � p 6 �� Q � p p � ' " Planning Board PB City Departments/Entities Tree Board TB Planning Office PO City Council BCC Parks&Recreation Department PR City Clerk CLERK Community&Economic Development Department CED State Departments/Divisions/Entities Police Department BPD Office of Aging and Disability Services OADS Public Health&Community Services PHCS Maine Arts Commission MAC School Department BSD Office of Community Development CD Fire Department BFD Maine Connectivity Authority MCA Fire Protection Bureau FPB Department of Economic&Community Development DECD Engineering Department ED Maine Emergency Management Agency MEMA Community Connector CC Governor's Office of Energy OE Code Enforcement Office CEO Department of Ernironmental Protection DEP Safety&Ernironmental Management SEM Department of Health& Human Services DHHS Public Works Department PWD Historic Preservation Commission HPC Water Quality Management W�M Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife DIFW City Manager's Office CM Department of Transportation DOT Bangor International Airport BGR Private,Non-profit,and Community Organizations Treasury Department TD Bangor Area Homeless Shelter BAHS Bangor Water District BWD Bangor Area Comprehensive Transportation System BACTS Legal Department LD Bangor Area Stormwater Group BASG Finance Department FD Bangor Land Trust BLT Information Technology Department IT Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce BRCC Assessing Department AD Beal University BU City Boards,Committees,and Commissions Bicycle Coalition of Maine BCM Advisory Committee on Racial Equity,Inclusion,and ACRE Catholic Charities Maine CCM Human Rights .. . . . . . ... . . . . Downeast Transportation DET Airport Committee AC .. . . . . . ... . . . . Downtown Bangor Partnership DBP Business&Economic Development Committee BED """ "' "' -- - - - - - --- - - - - Eastern Maine Community College EMCC Commission on Cultural Development CCD """ "' "' -- - - - - - --- - - - - Eastern Maine Development Corporation EMDC Downtown Parking Advisory Committee DPAC """ "' "' Fusion Bangor FB Finance Committee FC Husson University HU Government Operations Committee GOC """ "' "' -- - - - - - --- - - - - Penobscot Community Health Care PCHC Historic Preservation Commission HPC """ "' "' Penquis PEN Housing Authority Commission HAC """ "' "' -- - - - - - --- - - - - University of Maine at Augusta-Bangor UMAB Infrastructure Committee IC """ "' "' Bangor Historic Society BHS Parks,Recreation,&Harbor Advisory Commission PRHAC """ "' "' -- - - - - - --- - - - - University of Maine-Orono UMO Penjajawoc Marsh/Mall Management Commission PMMMC "' "' CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 101 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 � cca�v-�i�v��:� Related Plans and Studies Cost BACTS Bike/Ped Plan BACTS Long-Range Pedestrian and Bicycle Transportation Plan(2019) Canbeachievedsubstantiallywithcurrent -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -- --- - - - -- - - - - - -- - - - - - -- - - - - - - --- - - - - - --- - - - $ operating and/or capital budgets BGR Master Plan Bangor International Airport Master Plan(2021) , $$ Some new or increased funding/staffing required Broadband Plan Bangor Broadband Strategic Plan and Roadmap for implementation (2020 $$$ Substantial new funding or grant support Eastern Maine Development Corporation needed for implementation EMDC CEDS Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (2021-2025) Ease of Implementation ED Strategy Bangor Economic Development Strategy Relatively low level of funding,inter- �Zp22� Easy departmentalorcross-organizationcoordination, -- - - - - - - --- - - - - - --- - - - - -- - - - - - -- - - - - - - --- - - - - - --- - - - - - --- - - - approvals,and time required for implementation. Recommendations to Improve the Status of Housing Report Housing in Bangor(2019) Medium Somecoordinationofpartners,fundingsources, -- - - - - - - --- - - - - - -- -- - - - - - --- - - - - - --- - - - - - --- - - - approvals will be required. ME Climate Plan Maine Won't Wait: A Four-Year Plan for Climate Action(2020) Ahighlevelofcoordinationamongmultiple -- - - - - - -- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - --- - - - - - --- - - - - - -- - - - Hard partners to secure funding,approvals,and staff ME ED Strategy Maine Economic Development Strategy 2020 resources will be required. 2029(2019) Action Type PR Master Plan Bangor Parks&Recreation Master Plan Plan Transit Study Bangor Transit Study(2019) Regulation Greenprint Penobscot Valley Community Greenprint Guideline Forest Management Rolland Perry Forest Management Plan Plan Program/policy Stormwater Plan Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Storm Capital projects water Management Plan Partnership/coordination Timeline....................................................................................................................................................................................................... Communication/engagement Short 0-2 years Resource allocation Medium 3-5 years Long 6-10 years Ongoing CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 102 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 I I � High Priority I��all , Web link . rp q�� . ':,. � .... �p�� W ��. . POLICY t; Ensure that the City's zoning regulations and guidelines encourage development in areas that can support growth and that development occurs without adversely impacting the City's environmentally sensitive areas and habitats. Maintain the City's low density residential zoning districts outside of the growth Goal 2 Regulation PO,PB,BCC $ Easy Ongoing �h�9P boundary as a means of limiting development Goal 7 staff time II��al in environmentally sensitive areas. Revise the City's zoning regulations as needed to accommodate growth and infill development Goal 1 in the core of the City and in proximity of infrastructure that can support development Goal 5 Housing Regulation; p0,PB,BCC $ Medium Short and implement a neighborhood-based Goal 7 Report ; policy staff time approach to revising zoning to meet the needs Goal 8 of the existing community. Evaluate zoning tools,such as form-based Goal 1 codes,performance zoning,and flexible zoning, Goal 2 Regulation; p0,PB,BCC* � Medium Short �IP as optional methods to allow for development Goal 5 guideline staff time III��al in keeping with sustainable practice. Goal 6 Incentivize sustainable design with a focus on minimizing impacts to the natural ernironment Goal 2 Regulation; p0,PB,BCC* � Easy Short �„�'ll and ecosystems. Goal 7 guideline staff time III��AI .. . . . . . .... . . . . . .... . . . . . .... . . . .. . ... . . . . . .... . . . . . .... . . . . . ...... . . . . .... . .... . . ... . . . . Encourage neighborhood involvement in the Goal 1 Communica tion/ planning and permitting processes to help Goal 2 engagement; PO,CED, � Easy Ongoing ensure that growth occurs in a way that is Goal 5 CEO staff time sensitive to the existing fabric of the community. Goal 10 program/ policy POLICY 2: Develop an Open Space and Conservation plan with the aim of ensuring the protection and effective management of City-owned open space and identifying open space that may be targeted for acquisition. _ Consider funding opportunities,through PR $$$ grants,donations of open space,and capital Partnership/ grants, Goal2 Master budgeting for the strategic acquisition of open coordination; PR,PO,BCC, dona- Goal6 Plan, Medium Ongoing ��9P space for conservation in coordination with Goal 7 Green resource FD tions, III��al the 2021 Parks,Recreation,and Open Space , print allocation capital Master Plan. budgets ME Partner with outside organizations such as land Goal 2 Climate trusts to expand the supply of protected and Goal 6 Plan, Partnership/ p0,BLT,PR � Medium Ongoing I°�I� connected open space in Bangor. Goal 7 Green coordination staff time I,„�al print PR Identify critical improvements and maintenance Master Goal 6 Plan, PR,PWD, $ needed at City-owned open space properties Goal 9 Forest Plan CED,PO staff time Easy Short and produce a summary and list of needs. Mgmt Plan *If there is an action to make revisions CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 103 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 � High Priority I I cca�v-�i�v��:� I��all , Web link �{;. ,a , , �a9�t� q�l ,..p pp��9 . - . o . .i..o , ':?'9� .i .: POLICY 2 continued: Consider funding strategies for improving, maintaining,and connecting City-owned conservation properties based upon the improvement and maintenance Goal 2 Forest recommendations identified by the Open Goal 7 Mgmt Plan PR,PO �taff time Easy Medium Space Plan(once completed),the existing Goal 9 Plan Rolland Perry Forest Management Plan,and future management plans for Essex Woods, Prentiss Woods,and Brown Woods. Maintain updates to the Shoreland and Goal 2 PO,PB,BCC, $ Stream Protection zones in concert with state Goal 7 Regulation DEP staff time Easy Ongoing rulemaking. Evaluate definitions for lot development to ensure that created lots have adequate upland Goal 2 ME PO,PB*, $ land outside of resource protection areas to Goal 7 Climate Regulation gCC* staff time Easy Short support development. Plan Evaluate the Resource Protection District to ME Climate ensure that it is focused upon wildlife corridors, Goal 2 PO,PB*, $ watersheds of impaired streams,freshwater Goal 7 P�an, Regulation gCC* staff time Easy Short wetlands,and significant habitat areas. Green- print Evaluate existing cluster subdivision CI mate provisions to determine if modifications can Goal 2 PO,PB*, $ be made to produce conservation subdivision Goal 7 P�an, Regulation gCC* staff time Easy Short Il,n�h�l4 developments that better protect open space. Green- print Consider incentives and grant funding to assist with the creation of a connected Regulation; pollinator habitat throughout Bangor in order Goal 2 guideline; � Goal 5 PO,PR,BLT staff time, Medium Short ��'ll to maintain healthy,functioning ecosystems Goal 7 partnership/ grants II'""�I and to allow for more connections between coordination residents and nature. Consider establishing a Conservation Commission to promote land conservation and $ advocate for the appropriate protection, Goal 2 Program/ p0,PB,BCC staff time, Easy Short ��I� development,and/or use of open spaces through Goal 7 policy volunteer III��al outreach,education,and serving in an advisory time role during the development review process. *If there is an action to make revisions CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 104 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 � High Priority I I cca�v-�i�v��:� I��all , Web link �� yi�,� , ��a� ��` C�pp�� 1f�� POLICY 3: Continue the protection of environmentally sensitive areas. Goal l Continue to adequately staff departments Goal 2 p0,PR,FC, $ and commissions with land use functions Goal 5 Resource gCC,CM, general Easy Ongoing and provide sufficient resources to carry out Goal 7 allocation GOC fund their duties. Goal 8 Goal 10 Review the City's land use regulations including zoning regulations,floodplain regulations, subdivision regulations,and inland wetland regulations,to ensure that the regulations adequately protect environmental resources Goal 2 ME $ and encourage sustainable development. Goal 7 Climate Regulation PO,PB,BCC staff time Medium Short Amend the regulations as necessary,and Plan expand protections as needed,in favor of environmental protection that is fully supportive of the goals of this plan. Work with property owners and coordinate ME Climate Partnership/ $ with the BLT,as appropriate,to permanently Goal 2 PO,PR,BLT, protect more sensitive portions of their Goal 7 Plan, coordination; LD,AD staff time, Medium Ongoing ; properties with conservation easements. Green regulation donations print Evaluate the possible implementation of the Maine Vernal Pool Special Area Management Goal 2 ME Program/ PO,PB,BCC, $ Plan to mitigate development impacts to Goal 7 Climate , policy DEP,DIFW staff time Easy Short Ihn��ll vernal pools. Plan Evaluate current landscaping and street tree Goal 7 PO,PWD,TB, $ requirements and revise as needed to ensure Regulation Easy Short II°��9P mitigation of urban heat island effect. Goal 8 PB*,BCC* staff time „��al ME Evaluate current regulations in the Penjajawoc Climate Goal 2 PO,PMMMC, $ Marsh watershed and revise as needed to ensure , �oa�� , Plan, Regulation pg gCC* staff time Medium Short adequate protection from disintegration. Green- print .. . . . . . .... . . . . . .... . . . . . .... . . .... . ... . . . . . .... . . . . . .... . . . . . ...... . . . . .... . ... . . ... . . . . Irnestigate techniques to preserve farmland, ME including disincentives for conversion of Climate Regulation; Goal 2 PO,PB*, $ agricultural land,conservation or cluster Plan, program/ Medium Short subdivisions,and transfer of development Goal 7 Green policy BCC* staff time rights. print *If there is an action to make revisions CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 105 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 I � I � High Priority I��all , Web link a�� o , ��p�� v��q�� ;�C��M . ' . � u, . . i . a- .� �-:. :- ' '�. POLICY 4: Implement recommendations of the 2019 Recommendations to Improve the Status of Housing in Bangor report. Create a City policy to regulate short-term CEO,PO, $$ Housing Program/ rental units and create pertinent rules, Goal 1 PB,BCC,LD, staff time, ; Medium Short �o�ll� regulations,and fund oversight. Report po��Y gED fees II""�I Develop a housing production plan $$ that establishes goals for new housing Housing PO,CED, staff time Goall Plan Medium Short ��I development and provides strategies for Report BED and/or II��al achieving those goals. consultant POLICY 5: Increase the supply and range of affordable housing options in Bangor and maintain an affordable housing inventory in excess of existing supply. $$$ Partner with institutions to establish staff time, Goal 1 Housing Partnership/ PO,CED, state/ affordable housing in Bangor(e.g.partner Hard Ongoing ; �I with non-profits and/or health systems). Goal 3 Report coordination BCC federal II��al funding, grant Continue to promote and support Goal 1 Commu � participation in the Property Tax Stabilization Goal 3 nication/ TD,AD staff time Easy Ongoing Program for Senior Citizens. engagement Collaborate with employers to find housing Goal 1 Partnership/ PO,CED, � Medium Ongoing solutions to support the workforce. Goal 6 coordination BED staff time POLICY 6: Maintain and increase the supply of housing designed for and occupied by people of all ages and abilities. Explore opportunities to revise the zoning Goal 1 regulations to allow the adaptive reuse Goal 5 of buildings for the development of age- Housing $ restricted and other forms of housing for GOa�� Report Regulation PO,PB,BCC* staff time Medium Short II ^a�ll� Bangor's aging population.Focus on districts Goal 8 near transit and support services. Goal 10 Revise zoning regulations to allow for the development of,or conversion to,multi- Goal 1 Housing $ , generational housing that provides shared Goal 5 Report Regulation PO,PB,BCC staff time Medium Short II �II living areas for multiple generations of a family in appropriate residential districts. Promote the existing elderly/disabled tax Goal 1 Program/ TD,AD Easy Ongoing credit program. Goal 3 policy Program/ �ate/ Provide support services to assist seniors to Goal 1 Housing policy; pHCS federal Medium Ongoing ; ,,�I age in place. Goal 3 Report partnership/ funding, II""�I coordination grant *If there is an action to make revisions CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 106 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 � � High Priority I I cca�v-�i�v��:� I��all , Web link 9p�g I��pp9qpq��.,,.. .... � �4!�y�� 9 POLICY 6 continued: Consider implementing universal design requirements for new housing construction Goal 1 Regulation; PO,CEO, � Medium Short �"'� projects receiving funding through a Housing Goal 3 guideline BCC staff time II��al Trust or other City funding. POLICY 7; Increase the supply of housing proximate to Bangor's downtown with an emphasis on affordable units while protecting the integrity of the City's neighborhoods. < Revise zoning regulations as needed to Goal 1 support the development of housing within Goal 2 Housing Regulation PO,PB,BED, $ Medium Ongoing the growth boundary. Goal 7 Report BCC* staff time Goal 8 Consider working with local design professionals to develop a library of pre- $$ ��y approved building plan sets to reduce the Goal 1 Program/ p0,CEO general Medium Medium II°°AI development costs and review timeline for policy fund IIn�� new construction infill projects. <....................................................................................................... Goal l Explore the feasibility of allowing Goal 2 Housing PO,PB,BED, $ mixed-use in additional areas close to Goal 5 Report Regulation gCC* staff time Medium Short transit and infrastructure. Goal 6 Goal 7 Modify the Land Development Code to be in compliance with Maine LD 2003,as most Goal 1 Housing Regulation PO,PB,BCC $ Medium Short �I recently amended. Report staff time II��al J Evaluate traditional commercial corridors and Goal 1 commercial districts to identify opportunities Goal 5 Regulation PO,PB,BED, $ Medium Medium II �o�ll� to allow for mixed-use development. Goal 6 BCC* staff time ��al Goal 7 POLICY 8: Foster relationships that ensure that the housing needs of the City's most vulnerable residents are met. Continue to work with local social service Goal 1 CM,BAHS, agencies and providers to ensure that the Partnership/ $ needs of persons experiencing homelessness Goal 3 coordination PEN,PHCS, staff time Medium Ongoing ; II �o��l' are met. Goal 5 PCHC Partnership/ Advocate for a regional approach to Goal 1 coordination; CM,BCC, $ II �o?II� addressing the issues surrounding commu- BAHS,PEN, Hard Medium °°a� Goal 3 staff time , homelessness. nication/ PHCS II �II engagement Evaluate land uses that allow for sheltering and supporting people experiencing Goal 1 Regulation PO,CM,PB, $ Medium Short ��'ll' homelessness to help ensure that existing BCC staff time II��AI zoning supports a diverse housing stock. *If there is an action to make revisions CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 107 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 � � High Priority I I cca�v-�i�v��:� I��all , Web link 9p�g I��pp9qpq��.,,.. .... � �4!�y�� 9 POLICY 9: Administer,educate,and support affordable housing initiatives. Consider directing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)funds received by the City towards $$$ t�ll affordable and workforce housing initiatives Housing Resource II al with a focus on programs that provide support Goal 1 Report allocation CM,BCC,FC federal Medium Short to targeted income levels and work with funding II ^�� developers to implement housing initiatives. Maintain an inventory of Bangor's housing Goal 1 Housing Program/ CEO,PO, $$ stock and provide that information to partner Medium Short �� organizations on a regular basis. Goal 3 Report policy BFD,ED staff time II��al POLICY 10: Improve the condition of Bangor's housing supply and address blight issues in the City's neighborhoods. Establish a rental registration and inspection CEO,PO, $$ �I program to assist the City in tracking rental Goal 1 Housing ; Program/ FPB,BCC, staff time, Hard Short II°°al units and to help ensure that the City's Report policy �II housing stock is adequately maintained. ED fees Iln�l Improve communications with property Commu owners,property managers,and residents Goal 1 Housing $ nication/ CEO,FPB Easy Ongoing regarding code requirements and the Goal 9 Report engagement staff time enforcement of violations. Improve incentives for property owners to �taff time, maintain and improve multi family housing Goal 1 Program/pol by evaluating current programs and revising Goal 7 Housing icy;resource PO,CEO, state/ Medium Medium Report CED federal and/or expanding incentive programs to best Goal 9 allocation funding, support redevelopment efforts. grant ; Continue to pursue and use Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)funds to Goal 1 Housing Resource �� irnest in neighborhood improvements and Goal 3 Report allocation CED federal Easy Ongoing ; IIn�I review the process for allocating CDBG funds. Goal 5 funding Provide the code enforcement officer with � the tools,training,and support necessary to Goal 1 Resource staff time, enforce land use regulations,and ensure that Goal 9 allocation CEO general Easy Ongoing ; the code enforcement officer is certified in fund accordance with 30-A M.R.S.A.§4451. POLICY 11: Pursue a range of housing options to meet the existing and future housing needs of City residents. _ Goal 1 Program/ � Work with community partners to implement policy; $ II ��al a home-sharing program. Goal 5 partnership/ PO,PEN staff time Medium Long � Im91 coordination I�� Consider the use of cluster development in Goal 1 low-density residential districts as a means of Regulation; $ , rotectin land while accommodatin housin GOa�Z uideline PO,PB,BCC staff time Medium Short ��'ll p g g g Goal7 g II""�I development in those areas. *If there is an action to make revisions CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 108 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 � � High Priority I I cca�v-�i�v��:� I��all , Web link 9p�g I��pp9qpq��.,,.. .... � �4!�y�� 9 POLICY 11 continued: ,, Revise zoning regulations to remove barriers to development for a variety of housing types Goal 1 Regulation PO,PB,BCC ; $ Medium Short including single-room occupancy housing,tiny Goal 6 staff time homes,and transitional housing. POLICY 12: Strengthen neighborhoods and their ability to support residents by addressing properties that are vacant and/or in disrepair and encouraging appropriate residential and neighborhood-scale commercial development within existing neighborhoods. _ Consider establishing a local land bank in $$ accordance with Maine's Act to Create the Goal 1 staff time, Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority Goal 6 (LD1694)to facilitate the reinvestment in Goal 7 Program/ CM,BCC, state/ II ^�� vacant,abandoned,and foreclosed properties, Goal 8 policy CED,PO,LD federal Medium Short II and to leverage federal and state funding for Goal 9 ge e'ag II""��I redevelopment of blighted and abandoned Goal 10 fund properties. Continue to support housing rehabilitation Goal 1 �taff time, programs for low-and moderate-income Goal 3 Program/ state/ homeowners and provide educational CED,CEO Medium Ongoing ; ��IY resources for all homeowners about Goal 5 policy federal II��AI rehabilitation programs. Goal 10 funding, grant Program/ $$ Provide educational resources and support for Goal 1 policy;com CED,PO, staff time, II m°�I�� Medium Ongoing small-scale developers. Goal 6 munication/ CEO general �� engagement fund,grant II��al *If there is an action to make revisions CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 109 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 I � I I � High Priority I��all , Web link 9p�g I��pp9qpq��.,,.. .... � �4!�y�� 9 POLICY 13; Ensure that the City's zoning regulations and guidelines encourage development in areas that can support growth and that development occurs without adversely impacting the City's environmentally sensitive areas and habitats. _ Ensure that Economic Development staff Goal 1 have the resources needed to engage in the $$ Goal 4 ED Resource CM,CED,FC, recommendations of the 2021 Economic Goal 6 Strategy allocation BCC general Medium Ongoing Development Plan and addendum and meet Goal 9 fund the ongoing needs of economic development. Continue to streamline the City's business � permitting and licensing processes to be Goal 9 Program/ CLERK,CEO staff time, Easy Ongoing �,�Ilf efficient,effective,and expeditious. policy general II'��AI fund Work with local banks,Small Business Program/ �� Administration lenders,and Community staff time, policy; Development Financial Institutions to promote Goal 6 CED state/ Medium Medium existing small business lending and micro- partnership/ ; federal lending programs. coordination funding Maintain an active partnership with local higher education institutions such as Husson CED,UMAB, University and University of Maine to support Goal 5 Partnership/ $ their rowth and en a ement in Ban or's Goal 6 coordination HU,EMCC, staff time Medium Ongoing �,�Ilf 9 9 9 9 � BU,UMO I��AI economy and to support research and innovation in new industries. ED Commu Promote irnestment in Bangor's Opportunity Goal 6 Strategy; nication/ CED � Easy Ongoing I �,�Ilf Zone. EMDC engagement staff time I'��AI CEDS Partnership/ Support the development of shared working Goal 4 EMDC coordination; � spaces,business incubators,and other Goal 5 commu CED Medium Ongoing II h��I CEDS staff time ,��al business support resources in the City. Goal 6 nication/ engagement Collaborate with the Maine Connectivity Authority to encourage the expansion of high-speed broadband coverage and gigabit Goal 5 EMDC Partnership/ CED,MCA $ Medium Short �IIV internet access as recommended by the 2020 Goal 6 CEDS coordination staff time III��AI City of Bangor Broadband Strategic Plan and Roadmap. $$ Continue to grow the availability of public Goal 5 Program/ staff time, wireless networks. Goal 6 policy CED,CM general Medium Ongoing ; fund,grant Goal 1 Support the expansion and strengthening Goal 3 Program/ CED,PHCS, $$ of existing infrastructure and systems that Goal 5 policy; DPW,PWD, staff time, support quality of life for a growing workforce, Medium Ongoing ; including housing,childcare,education, Goal 6 partnership/ CM,ED,CC, general transportation,and broadband. Goal 8 coordination BSD fund,grant Goal 9 *If there is an action to make revisions CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 110 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 I � I I � ��..�.I�� High Priority I��all , Web link 9p�g I��pp9qpq��.,,.. .... � �4!�y�� 9 POLICY 13 continued: ME ED Work with partners to create workforce Strategy, development in innovative technologies such Goal 6 ME Partnership/ CED,BRCC, �� Climate staff time, ; Medium Ongoing ��'�I as"green careers"in insulation and solar Goal 7 plan; coordination EMDC grant II'""�I installation. EMDC CEDS Continue to support opportunities for non- aeronautical property development in the area Goal 6 Partnership/ CED,BGR � Medium Ongoing around the Bangor International Airport. Goal 9 coordination staff time Encourage the development of the BanAir Goal 6 Partnership/ CED,PO � Easy Ongoing Industrial Park property. coordination staff time $ Continue to make improvements to the Goal 6 Resource BGR,CED, staff time, Medium Ongoing Foreign Trade Zone. allocation BCC,CM general fund POLICY 14: Continue to invest in downtown Bangor through infrastructure and streetscape improvements,building fa�ade improvements, public spaces for gathering and events,and marketing and attracting people to downtown. Goal 4 Continue to develop zoning regulations that Goal 5 PO,CED,PB, $ will support active outdoor spaces. Goal 6 Regulation gCC staff time Easy Ongoing II,n��I Goal 8 Coordinate with downtown organizations to publicize downtown events(music,food Goal 4 festivals,food trucks,pop-up retail/restaurant Goal 5 Partnership/ DBP,CED � Easy Ongoing ��'�I events,etc.)and promote downtown Goal 6 coordination staff time III��al neighborhoods by creating a distinct sense of Goal 8 place in areas outside of the downtown. _,.. . . . . . ... . . . . ...... . . . . . .... . . . .. . ... . . . . . ..... . . . . .. . . . . . .„.. . . . . .,. . . . . . .,,. . . . . Continue to support housing development Goal 1 Goal 6 in the downtown as a catalyst for reuse/ Goal 7 Policy CED,PO � Easy Ongoing redevelopment and a built-in customer base Goal 8 staff time for local businesses. Goal 10 Improve access to parking in downtown by Goal 4 Goa15 Program/ $ providing clear signage and markings to direct DPW,PWD, Goal 6 policy; staff time, motorists to appropriate parking,while also Goal 7 capital PO,CED,ED, general Easy Short ensuring that streets are safe and accessible Goal 8 projects �BP fund for non-motorized traffic. Goal 9 , Improve efficiency in parking in downtown by Goal 4 Commu DPW,PO, engaging the public in increasing awareness Goal 5 nication/ CED,DBP, � Medium Short of parking options that are best suited for Goal 8 engagement DPAC? staff time various users and uses. *If there is an action to make revisions CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 111 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 I � I I � ��..�.I�� High Priority I��all , Web link 9p�g I��pp9qpq��.,,.. .... � �4!�y�� 9 POLICY 14 continued: Goal 4 Conduct a parking study to evaluate current $$ Goal 5 DPW,PO, and future parking needs in downtown staff time, and identify strategies to increase parking Goal 6 Plan CED,DBP, general Medium Medium availability,as needed. Goal 9 DPAC fund,grant ; Develop a consistent definition to delineate boundaries of Bangor's downtown to assist Goal 8 Program/ CED,PO, � Easy Short m�'�I in regulating and targeting irnestments to Goal 9 policy DBP,BED staff time III��al the downtown. Consider implementing downtown wayfinding signage,in coordination with the City's �� marketing campaign,to include gateway Goal 8 Capital CED,PO,CM, general Medium Medium signs on major corridors and directional signs Goal 9 projects DBP fund grant, to direct people to businesses and attractions in downtown. POLICY 15; Review and update,as appropriate,the City's commercial zoning regulations to ensure that the regulations provide sufficient flexibility to allow development that responds to current and future market conditions. Consider zoning options to include mixed-use development to ensure the long-term economic stability and viability Goal 4 PO,PB,BED, $ of commercial areas.This could include Goal 6 Regulation CED,BCC* staff time Easy Short new uses such as medical office,fitness and entertainment,small scale production/ manufacturing,education,housing,etc. Analyze the city's existing industrial zoning districts to determine if allowable uses, building heights,parking and loading PO,PB,BED, $ requirements,and constraints on building size Goal 6 Regulation CED,BCC* staff time Easy Short or footprints are in line with today's industrial/ manufacturing/distribution standards. Consider implementing flexible zoning or performance-based zoning in certain Goal 4 PO,PB,BED, $ non-residential zones to allow for a greater Regulation Medium Medium variety of uses and more non-traditional uses Goal 6 CED,BCC* staff time in existing commercial and industrial areas. , Expand the concept of neighborhood commercial and evaluate corridor commercial as nodes for intersections.Consider Goal 5 ED Regulation PO,PB,BED, $ Medium Medium ��'�I implementing form-based codes to areas that Goal 6 Strategy CED,BCC* staff time II��al may be suitable for this type of regulatory ernironment. *If there is an action to make revisions CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 112 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 I � I I � ��..�.I�� High Priority I��all , Web link 9p�g I��pp9qpq��.,,.. .... � �4!�y�� 9 POLICY 16: Consider conducting corridor studies or area plans for corridors within the commercial districts to help align economic development priorities with needed infrastructure improvements to adequately support future growth. Identify infrastructure enhancements needed Goal 5 Capital DPW,PWD, $ Easy Medium ��'�I along corridors. Goal 9 projects PO,ED,IC staff time III��al Review commercial and mixed-use zoning regulations to ensure that the regulations Goal 1 support a mix of land uses and desirable Goal 5 PO,PB,BED, $ site design and provide opportunities for Goal 6 Regulation CED,BCC* staff time Easy Short housing development without displacing Goal 7 commercial uses. POLICY 17; Partner with educational institutions and major employers in the City to strengthen and expand the workforce through training and employee pipelines. Connect employers to training opportunities and provide assistance and guidance for Goal 5 Partnership/ CED,EMDC, $ Medium Ongoing ��'�I employers to develop targeted training Goal 6 coordination BRCC,FB staff time III��al programs. Work with the Bangor Region Chamber of CED,CM, Commerce to hold a quarterly education BSD,HU, roundtable that brings together city Goal 5 Partnership/ EMCC, � Medium Medium ; leadership,staff,and educational institutions Goal 6 coordination UMAB,BU, staff time to discuss opportunities for developing Bangor's workforce. BRCC,UMO Continue to work with regional workforce partners to identify skills gaps or employee Goal 5 Partnership/ CED,EMDC, $ shortages in the trades and work collaboratively Goal 6 coordination BRCC staff time Medium Ongoing to address shortfalls,as demonstrated in the Working Communities Challenge. Participate in regular meetings with major Goal 5 Partnership/ CED,EMDC, $ employers to coordinate City services Goal 6 coordination BRCC staff time Easy Ongoing and support. POLICY 18; Promote entrepreneurship,innovation,and business expansion by supporting and leveraging partnerships among research and educational institutions,business development organizations,and the private sector. Collaborate with the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce and other business development Goal 4 and advocacy organizations in developing Goal 6 Partnership/ CED,CM � Easy Short ��'�I the City's branding and marketing strategy Goal 8 coordination staff time III��al to promote Bangor as a business-friendly community. Support efforts to connect students to CED,BSD, emerging fields and new technology and to Goal 6 Partnership/ HU,EMCC, � Medium Ongoing ��'�I improve digital literacy for workers to expand coordination UMAB,BU staff time III��al their skills as technology changes. *If there is an action to make revisions CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 113 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 I � I I � ��..�.I�� High Priority I��all , Web link 9p�g I��pp9qpq��.,,.. .... � �4!�y�� 9 POLICY 18 continued: Coordinate resources from agencies and ED Partnership/ ; coordination; organizations that provide support for Strategy; CED,BRCC, $ Goal6 commu Easy Short �'�� business development and establish a central EMDC DBP,EMDC staff time III��al source for business development resources. CEDS nication/ engagement Collaborate with higher education ED CED,BU, institutions and the private sector to support Goal 5 Strategy; Partnership/ $ EMCC,HU, Easy Ongoing opportunities for business incubation and Goal 6 EMDC coordination staff time initiatives to attract and retain talent. CEDS UMAB,UMO POLICY 19: Grow the City and region's recreation and tourism economy. Support the development of downtown amenities,including retail and food Goal 4 establishments,cultural amenities,and Goal 6 Policy CED,DBP, $ Medium Ongoing I ��'�I personal services,to serve residents and Goal 8 PR staff time I'��al attract new visitors. Goal 4 Continue to irnest in streetscape Goal 5 Capital DPW,PO, �� improvements to support walkability and Goal 6 projects CED,DBP 9eneral Medium Ongoing create public gathering spaces. Goal 8 fund,grant ; Continue to improve access to recreational Goal 5 Program/ PR general Easy Ongoing amenities for all residents and visitors. Goal 6 policy fund Promote Bangor as home to open space Commu amenities as well as a gateway to outdoor Goal 6 nication/ PR,CM � Easy Medium I ��'�I recreation areas in the region. engagement staff time I��al Goal 4 �� Enhance the waterfront area and increase Goal 5 ED Capital CED,PR, 9eneral fund, Medium Medium �'�� public access to the waterfront. Goal 6 Strategy ; projects PWD,PO,ED capital II'""�I Goal 8 program POLICY 20: �dentify,attract,and retain a more diverse population by creating a welcoming and inclusive community that supports all populations. Coordinate with community organizations to Goal 3 develop a support structure and resources for Goal 5 ED Partnership/ PHCS,CM, $$ Hard Short ��'�I new Mainers,including immigrants,refugees, Goal 6 Strategy coordination CCM,ACRE staff time III��al and asylum seekers. , Goal 3 CM,ACRE, Work with educational institutions to support Goal 5 Partnership/ BU,EMCC, $ Medium Medium �,�Ilf English language programs. Goal 6 coordination ; HU,UMAB, staff time III��AI UMO *If there is an action to make revisions CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 114 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 I � I I � ��..�.I�� High Priority I��all , Web link 9p�g I��pp9qpq��.,,.. .... � �4!�y�� 9 POLICY 20 continued: Strengthen communication with and Goal 5 Commu �taff time, engagement of underrepresented groups. Goal 6 nication/ CM,ACRE general Medium Ongoing Goal9 engagement fund Commu Engage youth in civic participation and Goal 5 Ep nication/ � community service,including in an advisory Goal 6 engagement; CM,ACRE Medium Ongoing ; Strategy staff time role to City entities. Goal 9 partnership/ coordination Commu Support and promote the efforts of the Goal 3 nication/ ED ACRE,CM, $ Advisory Committee on Racial Equity, Goal 5 Strategy engagement; gCC staff time Easy Ongoing Inclusion,and Human Rights. Goal 9 partnership/ coordination POLICY 21; Develop a marketing campaign and communications strategy for Bangor that features its cultural and historic resources,economic opportunities,parks and recreational opportunities,and other assets,and promotes Bangor as a place for growth and innovation. _ Develop a strategic communications and �� engagement plan for the City including Goal 5 ED plan CM,CED staff time, ; Medium Short ,�Ilf promotion of existing communication resources ; Goal 9 Strategy ; consultant II'"°AI and leveraging social media. Commission local artists and videographers to Goal 4 $$ Goal 5 Resource CM,BCC, staff time, produce promotional videos for the City's arts Goal 9 allocation CCD general Medium Medium and culture resources. Goal 10 fund,grant Provide regular communications and establish Goal 4 Commu a unified presence on social media to promote Goal 5 ED $ nication/ CM,CED Easy Ongoing Bangor's cultural resources and economic Goal 9 Strategy staff time activity. Goa110 engagement Develop a marketing campaign that includes Goal 4 branding,an overview of Bangor's strengths Goal 6 E� Commu $$ Strategy; CM,BCC, and assets,and print and digital materials to Goal 8 nication/ staff time, Medium Medium ��I promote the City with a focus on becoming Goal 9 EMDC engagement ACRE,CED consultant II'""�I a more diverse and inclusive community. Goal 10 CEDS Goal4 Partnership/ Coordinate with the Bangor Region Chamber coordination; Goal 6 EMDC CED,CM, $ of Commerce to actively promote Bangor and Goal 8 CEDS commu gRCC staff time Easy Medium distribute campaign materials and information. Goal 10 nication/ engagement *If there is an action to make revisions CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 115 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 I � � I � High Priority I��all , Web link t�1�� Yq�� .,.i � . . ��:'.,:p�Y��9 , -. . 'o . :i'.o . o, ��'� ' POLICY 22: Improve traffic operations and strategically improve transportation infrastructure across the City. Continue to work with the Bangor Area $$ Comprehensive Transportation System general Goal 5 (BACTS)to improve the City's traffic signal Capital BACTS,ED, fund, Goal7 Medium Ongoing ; system,including the installation of fiberoptic Goal 9 projects IC state/ lines,with the aim of improving reliability and federal reducing traffic congestion. funding $$ Continue to pursue state and federal funding Goal 5 Capital PWD,ED, state/ Medium Ongoing for local bridge maintenance and repairs. Goal 9 projects DOT federal funding $$ Integrate Low Impact Design(LID)measures general in transportation infrastructure projects as Goal 2 fund, Capital feasible and in accordance with the Low Goal 7 ED,IC state/ Medium Medium �'�� Impact Development Strategies Ordinance, Goal 9 projects federal II'""�I once adopted. funding, grant $$ capital Support transportation improvements to the Goal 5 ED,PWD, program, Capital Broadway Corridor as recommended by the Goal 6 projects CED,FC, state/ Medium Ongoing 2015 Broadway Corridor Study. Goal 9 BCC,DOT,IC federal funding, grant $$ PWD,CED, capital Continue to invest in streetscape projects Goal 5 program, Capital FC,BCC,ED, in downtown and other commercial areas Goal 6 state/ Medium Ongoing �'�� wherewarranted. Goal8 projects PO,BED, federal II'""�I DBP,DOT funding, grant POLICY 23: �mprove bicycle and pedestrian connectivity across the City. Form a committee to help develop a Complete Streets policy for adoption by the City that prioritizes the provision of pedestrian,bicycle, Goal 5 p0,PW D, �a�p� transit,and traffic calming improvements in Goal 7 Program/ $ II,"al BCC,ED, Easy Short transportation infrastructure and maintenance Goal 8 po1icY gACTS staff time �htiy projects,as well as to help improve safety Goal 9 III�� and accessibility for pedestrians and bicyclists generally in the City. Provide bicycle and pedestrian improvements $$ recommended by the 2019 BACTS Long BACTS capital Goal 5 PWD,ED, program, Range Pedestrian and Bicycle Transportation Bike/ Capital Plan and the BACTS 2043 Metropolitan GOa�� Ped projects DOT,IC, state/ Medium Ongoing Transportation Plan(once developed)with a Goal 9 , P�an BACTS federal focus on safety and connectivity. funding, grant *If there is an action to make revisions CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 116 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 � � � � � CC7�l�l�ll➢�:I� High Priority I��all , Web link 9p�g I��pp9qpq��.,,.. .... � �4!�y�� 9 POLICY 23 continued: Develop a bicycle plan to include implementation of bike lanes,shared Goal 5 p0,PWD, �� Goal 6 staff time, roadways,pathways,bicycle parking,and Plan ED,IC, Medium Medium �'�� secure bicycle storage,where feasible,as a Goal 7 BACTS,BCM consultant, ; III��al means of accommodating bicyclists. Goal 9 grant Develop a sidewalk plan and expand and Goal 5 improve the City's sidewalk network as Goal 6 BACTS pN/D,PO, �� recommended by the plan with an aim of Goal 7 Bike/ plan ED,IC, staff time, Medium Medium connecting neighborhoods to downtown and Goal 8 Ped BACTS consultant, ; to schools. Goal 9 Plan grant $$ Provide improvements to pedestrian crossings Goal 5 BACTS capital program, as needed,including crosswalk markings, Goal 6 Bike/ Capital pWD,ED,IC ; state/ Easy Ongoing signage,signal enhancements,and lighting Goal 8 Ped projects federal enhancements. Goal9 Plan funding, grant $$ Complete greenway connections across the state/ Goal 5 Capital PO,PWD, City including the Northern Maine Bicycle Goal 7 projects BCC,PR federal Hard Long Route and the East Coast Greenway. funding, grant Require new developments to install infrastructure or partner with the City to Goal 5 ME � improve pedestrian and bicycle access to and Goal 7 Climate Regulation PO,ED staff time Medium Medium from the development as well as within the Plan development. $$ Pursue grant funding to support staff time, transportation programming and projects Goal 5 Resource PO,PWD, grant, Medium Ongoing related to Livable Communities and climate Goal 7 allocation ED,DOT state/ action goals. federal funding POLICY 24: Accommodate emerging transportation modes and technologies. Plan for the accommodation of micro-mobility Goal 5 ME � Goal 6 Program/ BGR,CC,ED, staff time, systems and rideshare services at the City's Climate Easy Medium ��'�I transportation hubs. Goal 8 plan policy PO general III��al Goal 9 fund $$ capital Provide electric vehicle charging infrastructure Goal 5 ME program, Capital PWD,BSD, at City facilities and where it may be required Goal 7 Climate state/ Medium Medium ��'�I to support electric vehicle fleets. Goal 9 Plan projects CM,CC federal II'""�I funding, grant *If there is an action to make revisions CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 117 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 � � � � � CC7�l�l�ll➢�:I� High Priority I��all , Web link 9p�g I��pp9qpq��.,,.. .... � �4!�y�� 9 POLICY 24 continued: Review zoning regulations and amend as necessary to require the provision of bicycle Goal 5 ME � parking and electric vehicle charging as Goal 7 Climate Regulation PO,PB,BCC staff time Easy Short appropriate. Plan $$$ CM,PWD, capital GoalS ME program, �,�rp� Transition to an electric and/or alternative fuel Capital CC,BPD, II, al Goal7 Climate state/ Hard Ongoing fleet of City vehicles. projects BFD,CEO, Goal9 Plan federal m�'�� PR,BSD � funding, ��""�I grant POLICY 25: Continue to address safety issues across Bangor's transportation system. �� Pursue grant funding,as available,to provide Goal 5 Capital ED,BACTS, state/ federal Medium Ongoing ��'�I safety enhancements at high-crash areas. Goal 9 projects DOT funding, II'""�I grant Continue to work with the Heads Up! $$ Pedestrian Safety Initiative to ensure that Partnership/ Goal 5 state/ enhancements are made to key locations coordina- PWD,ED,IC, where safety is a concern in alignment with GOa�� tion;capital BACTS,DOT federal Medium Ongoing ; the City's goals and policies for improving GOa�9 projects funding, transportation safety. grant s,,,,, Develop a traffic calming toolbox as part of a Complete Streets plan and implement traffic calming measures on local roadways, Goal 5 program/ PWD,PO, $ II,��I�� Goal7 Easy Short consistent with the City's traffic calming �oa�9 policy ED,BACTS staff time �htiy policy,where crash rates could be reduced III�� through traffic calming. Ensure that pedestrian infrastructure BACTS Resource general maintenance and safety enhancements are Goal 5 gike/ allocation; fund, implemented in coordination with regular Goal 7 PWD,ED Medium Ongoing !�IIV roadway maintenance and improvements, Goal 9 Ped capital state/ III��al as appropriate. Plan projects federal funding , Consider adopting a Vision Zero strategy Goal 5 PWD,ED, �pI (i.e.,aim for zero deaths or injuries from Program/ $ II,mal Goal 7 PO,CM, Medium Long traffic accidents while increasing safe,healthy, Goal 9 policy gACTS,IC staff time �,�� equitable mobility for all). I��al *If there is an action to make revisions CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 118 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 � � � � � CC7�l�l�ll➢�:I� High Priority I��all , Web link t�1�� Yq�� .,.i � . . ��:'.,:p�Y��9 , -. . 'o . :i'.o . o, ��'� ' POLICY 26: Update City regulations and policies to better manage and accommodate transportation needs across the City. Review ordinances,regulations,and policies Goal 5 Regulation PW�'P�' $ Medium Short �IIV to align with Complete Street principles. Goal 7 ED,PB,BCC staff time III��al , Review downtown parking conditions, including parking supply and parking usage and consider developing parking regulations CED,PO, and adopting parking management strategies Regulation PWD,DBP, � Medium Short to meet the needs of the downtown most DPAC,BCC staff time efficiently,including consideration for parking technologies and adjustments to parking pricing. Review City-wide parking regulations and parking usage and amend parking regulations as needed to ensure allocation CED,PO, of an appropriate amount of parking while Goal 5 Regulation PWD,DBP, � Medium Short ��'�I reducing the underutilization of lots as a result Goal 8 DPAC,BCC staff time III��al of excess parking.Solutions may include reducing parking minimums and improving parking enforcement. Ensure that local ordinances,regulations, and policies are aligned with the Maine's Sensible Transportation Policy Act(23 M.R.S.A.§73);State access management Goal 5 PO,ED,PB, $ regulations(pursuant to 23 M.R.S.A.§704); Goal 9 Regulation gCC* staff time Medium Medium and State traffic permitting regulations for large developments(pursuant to 23 M.R.S.A. §704-A). POLICY 27: �mprove Community Connector bus service and amenities and implement strategies to increase ridership. �� Transit general Goa15 Study; fund, Provide additional bus shelters and bicycle Capital Goal 7 ME CC,BCC,FC state/ Medium Medium II m�'�� racks. Goal9 Climate Projects federal '""�I Plan funding, grant Goal 4 $$$ Transit Goa15 Stud general Increase frequency of service and hours of Goal 6 y' Program/ fund, II, al�y operation. Goal7 Clirriate p��y CC state/ Hard Medium � Goal 8 P�an federal II��al� Goal 9 funding , CC,CM, Goal 5 Transit Partnership/ gRCC,DBP, Strengthen existing relationships and build Study; coordination; Goal6 EMCC, $ new partnerships with universities and ME commu Medium Ongoing Goal 7 EMDC,FB, staff time employers to incentivize transit ridership. Climate nication/ Goal 9 plan engagement HU,UMAB, UMO,BU *If there is an action to make revisions CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 119 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 � � � � � CC7�l�l�ll➢�:I� High Priority I��all , Web link 9p�g I��pp9qpq��.,,.. .... � �4!�y�� 9 POLICY 27 continued: Continue to adopt recommendations of the Goal 4 Transit general Goal 5 2019 Bangor Transit Study to improve service Study; fund, and operations,implement new technology, Goal 6 , ME Capital CC,CM state/ Medium Ongoing develop and maintain infrastructure,build �°a�� Climate Projects federal partnerships,and enhance marketing. �°a�8 Plan funding, Goal 9 grant POLICY 28: Continue to support the growth of Bangor International Airport(BGR)as a transportation and commerce hub. Goal4 Partnership/ �� coordination; � �rp� Coordinate BGR marketing efforts with City- Goal 5 BGR,CED, staff time, h al commu Medium Medium wide branding and marketing initiatives. Goal 6 CM consultant, nication/ Goal9 � engagement � , grant IM��aI $$ capital Support the implementation of sustainability Goal 2 BGR program, Capital initiatives as recommended in the 2021 Bangor Goal 7 Master BGR state/ Medium Ongoing ��'�I International Airport Master Plan. Goal 9 Plan projects federal II'""�I funding, grant , $$ Goal 4 general Support enhancements to BGR to improve BGR fund, Goa15 Program/ efficiency of service and elevate the City's Master BGR state/ Medium Ongoing ��'�I position as a commercial hub. Goal 9 Plan policy federal II'""�I funding, grant POLICY 29: �mprove regional transportation options and connectivity to the region. Goal 5 �� Encourage improved transportation service Goal 6 ME Partnership/ CED,DET, state/ between downtown Bangor and Ellsworth and Climate federal Hard Long Bar Harbor. Goal 7 plan coordination BACTS funding, Goal 8 grant ME Continue to advocate for the extension of Goal 5 Climate CM,BCC, $$$ aaIIV passenger rail and the expansion of freight rail Goal 6 P�an, Capital CED,DOT, state/ Hard Ongoing II°°al Goal7 projects federal service to Bangor. �oa�8 EMDC BACTS,ED � funding IM��I�� CEDS Goa1 5 �� ME CM,BCC, state/ Work with Greyhound to relocate the Goal 6 Climate Program/ CED,CC,ED, federal or Medium Long Greyhound bus station to downtown. Goal 7 plan policy gACTS private Goal 8 funding *If there is an action to make revisions CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 120 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 I � I � High Priority I��all , Web link t�1�� Yq�� .,.i � . . ��:'.,:p�Y��9 , -. . 'o . :i'.o . o, ��'� ' POLICY 30: Prioritize climate resiliency through city-wide and regional mitigation and adaptation strategies. ME Work with partners to implement Climate recommendations of the regional climate Goal 2 P�an; Partnership/ p0,CM $$ Hard Medium action plan,once completed. GOa�� EMDC coordination staff time CEDS <........................................................ Continue to maintain a city-wide emergency ME Goal 7 Program/ SEM,CM, $ management plan to be prepared for,respond , �oa�9 Climate , po�icy BFD,BPD staff time Easy Short to,and recover from emergency events. Plan Identify metrics to track performance on key ME Goal7 Program/ $$ ernironmental indicators and provide regular Climate PO,ED Medium Medium �'�� reports on progress to City leadership. Goal 9 plan policy staff time III��al Establish a peer-to-peer program for checking Goal 3 Program/ PHCS,BFD, $$ in on vulnerable community members during Goal 5 Medium Long �'�� extreme heat or cold events. Goal 7 policy PR staff time III��al Commu Create a climate change education,outreach, $$ Goa15 ME nication/ and engagement program,focusing on staff time, Goal6 Climate engagement; PO Medium Medium ��'�I mitigation and adaptation for residents and general III��al Goal7 Plan program/ businesses. policy fund,grant $$$ Improve and protect drinking water and capital wastewater treatment facilities to reduce Goal 7 ME Capital WQM,ED, programs, physical damage and sustain function during Goal 9 Climate projects gWp state/ Hard Long extreme weather events. Plan federal funding, grant PR Develop a Capital Investment Plan that Master pN/D,ED, identifies vulnerable municipal facilities Goal 7 Plan, p�an WQM,SEM, $$ Medium Long �IIV and assets and prioritizes resilience in Goal 9 ME CM,FD staff time III��al improvements and/or new construction. Climate Plan , Consider the creation of a"green"purchasing Goal 6 policy to ensure that ernironmental Goal 7 po�gy m� CM,FD �taff time ; Easy Short II,n��I sustainability is factored into City purchases. Goal 9 POLICY 31: improve stewardship of forests and tree canopy on City-owned open space and rights-of-way. Continue to implement the recommendations of the Forest Management Plan for the Forest Rolland Perry City Forest and work towards Mgmt �� developing management plans for other Goal 2 Plan, PR,PWD, Plan staff time, ; Medium Ongoing m�'�I City-owned forests,including Essex Woods, Goal 7 ME DEP,TB consultant II'""�I Prentiss Woods,and Brown Woods.Consult Climate with the Maine Forest Service district forester Plan in the development of new management plans. *If there is an action to make revisions CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 121 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 � � High Priority I I cca�v-�i�v��:� I��all , Web link 9p�g I��pp9qpq��.,,.. .... � �4!�y�� 9 POLICY 31 continued: Continue to allocate financial resources �� towards forestry so as to adequately respond Goal 2 Resource CM,BCC,PR, staff time, to the need for forest and roadside tree Goal 7 Easy Ongoing �'�� maintenance and removal and maintenance of Goal 9 allocation PWD general III��al plantings in the public rights-of-way. fund Continue to enforce tree planting requirements of the zoning regulations and consider Goal 2 PWD,PO, $ flexibility in those requirements to allow tree Goal 7 Regulation CEO staff time Easy Ongoing planting in locations where they would be most beneficial and most likely to thrive. Develop a Street Tree Master Plan including requirements for tree replacement when City trees need to be removed and a list of Goal 2 $$ PWD,TB, recommended trees for replanting based on Goal 7 Plan p0,ED staff time, Medium Short II,n�IIV the size of the planting area,soil conditions, Goal 9 consultant maintenance requirements,and height limitations. POLICY 32: Support and enhance agricultural resources. Revise zoning to increase opportunities for the incidental sale of agricultural products Goal 2 where agricultural uses are allowed and in Goal 6 Regulation PO,CED � Easy Short I m�'�� appropriate locations for temporary sale of Goal 7 staff time I'��al agricultural products. Goal 2 Identify opportunities to expand the local food Goal 5 $$ system including community gardens,urban Goal 6 Program/ p0,CED,PR staff time, Medium Medium ��'�I farms,and public food forests,and consider Goal 7 policy general III��al using City property and parkland to do this. Goal 8 fund,grant Goal 9 Support programs that promote healthy Goal 2 Commu �aff time, ; nication/ PO,CED, food access,local food consumption,urban Goal 5 state/ engagement; PHCS,PWD, Medium Short m�'N gardening,and sustainable landscape Goal 7 federal II��al management practices. Goal 8 program/ PR funding, policy grant Revise zoning to define and specifically allow for urban agricultural uses including Goal 2 subsistence growing,recreational gardening, Goal 7 Regulation PO,CED � Easy Short I m�'�� and commercial farming,and associated Goal 8 staff time I��al structures to support these uses. , Consider establishing permanent community Goal 2 $$ Goal 5 Capital staff time, gardens for public use on City-owned land or Goal 7 projects PR general Medium Medium in City parks. Goal 9 fund,grant *If there is an action to make revisions CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 122 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 � � High Priority I I cca�v-�i�v��:� I��all , Web link 9p�g I��pp9qpq��.,,.. .... � �4!�y�� 9 POLICY 32 continued: Consider allowing community gardens to lease Goal 2 Program/ CM,BCC, $ City-owned vacant land for temporary use for Goal 5 policy CED staff time Easy Short II,n��I community gardens. Goal 7 Support innovative tax incentives and/or other programs to incentivize preservation Goal 2 of agricultural land or development of new Goal 6 Program/ p0,AD � Medium Short agricultural uses,such as co-location with Goal 7 policy staff time solar installations. POLICY 33: Continue to promote sustainable stormwater management and floodplain management to be resilient and adaptable to a changing climate. $$ Continue to irnest in stormwater infrastructure capital improvements throughout the City,including Goal 2 Storm- ED,PR,BGR, programs, Capital in parks.Emphasis on sustainable,green Goal 7 water BSD,BCC, state/ Medium Ongoing �'�� infrastructure improvements should be Goal 9 Plan projects PO federal II'""�I prioritized. funding, grant Review and evaluate the City's floodplain Goal 2 PO,ED,PB, $ zoning regulations to ensure consistency with Regulation Medium Short I m�'�� FEMA recommended model ordinances. Goal 7 BCC* staff time ; I'��al In accordance with the City's growth boundary,limit new development within the floodplains and buffer areas adjacent to the Goal 2 Regulation PO,ED,PB, � Medium Short Kenduskeag Stream and impaired streams to Goal 7 BCC* staff time minimize impacts to stormwater runoff and water quality. Adopt Maine Department of Environmental Protection's(DEP's)Stream Smart Crossing Goal 2 Guideline ED � Easy Short �,�Ilf Guidelines as standard practice for culvert and Goal 7 staff time III��AI bridge improvements. Require consideration of sea level rise �oa�Z ME $ projections and impacts in planning and Climate Guideline PO,ED,CEO Medium Short II ,�hti4 permitting floodplain development. Goal 7 P�an staff time ��al PO,PW D, Goal 2 ME Program/ ED,CED, $ Complete the Maine Flood Resilience Checklist. Goal 7 Climate policy CEO,BFD, staff time Easy Short II,n��I Plan AD *If there is an action to make revisions CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 123 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 � � High Priority I I cca�v-�i�v��:� I��all , Web link t�1�� Yq�� .,.i � . . ��:'.,:p�Y��9 , -. . 'o . :i'.o . o, ��'� ' POLICY 34: Prioritize energy efficiency and implementation of renewable energy measures. $$$ staff time, Identify and implement energy efficiency ME PWD,ED, 9eneral Goal7 Capital fund, measures to improve sustainability of Climate PR,BGR, Medium Short �IIV operations and to reduce operational costs. Goal 9 P�an projects CM,WQM state/ II��al federal funding, grant Continue to allocate CDBG funding for Weatherization Assistance Grants and other Goal 3 ME Resource $ energy efficiency upgrades for low-income Goal 7 Climate CED federal Easy Ongoing homeowners as identified in the CDBG Goal 9 Plan allocation funding Consolidated Plan. Develop educational materials and guidance Goal 2 ME Commu on weatherization,energy retrofits, Goal 7 Climate nication/ CED,CEO, � Easy Short sustainable design,and financial incentives. Goal 9 Plan engagement PO staff time Consider adopting the 2021 International ME Energy Conservation Code QECC),Maine Goal 7 Climate Regulation CEO,BCC, $ Medium Short II ��'�I Stretch Code. Plan CED staff time ��al POLICY 35: Actively work towards protecting and improving water quality of the Penobscot River,impaired streams,and other water resources in the City. $$ staff time, Continue to invest in stormwater separation capital, Goal2 Capital general in areas with combined sewer/stormwater ED,WQM, Goal 7 projects, fund, Medium Ongoing ! �h� systems in accordance with the EPA consent Goal 9 regulation gCC,IC state/ II"""�I decree for the City. federal funding, grant Adopt an ordinance for low-impact development strategies in accordance with the Goal 2 Storm- requirements of Maine DEP's General Permit Goal 7 water Regulation gDCPO Pg $taff time Medium Short II,n"�Ititi for Discharge of Stormwater from Small Goal 9 Plan Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems. Continue to conduct a public campaign through the Bangor Area Stormwater Goal 2 Storm- Commu Group(BASWG)to raise awareness about Goal 7 water nication/ BASG,ED �taff time Easy Ongoing II,n n�I�I stormwater pollution into the City's brooks Goal 9 Plan engagement and rivers. Review the City's zoning regulations for opportunities to include riparian Goal 2 PO,ED,PB, $ zone requirements and restrictions for Regulation Medium Short II h��I developments in proximity to the City's rivers Goal 7 BCC* staff time ,��al and brooks. *If there is an action to make revisions CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 124 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 � � High Priority I I cca�v-�i�v��:� I��all , Web link 9p�g I��pp9qpq��.,,.. .... � �4!�y�� 9 POLICY 35 continued: Require inspections and reporting on the condition of on-site stormwater management Storm- Goal2 Program/ $ systems in existing and new developments water ED Easy Short �'�� as required by the Municipal Separate Goal 7 plan policy staff time III��al Stormwater Sewer System(MS4)permit. Require stormwater management plans for new developments to address water quality as required by Maine DEP rules and the Goal 2 Regulation PO,ED,PB, $ Easy Short ��'�I MS4 permit,and encourage all developers to Goal 7 BCC staff time III��al address water quality beyond what is required by law. _,.. . . . . . ... . . . . ...... . . . . . .. . . . ... . ... . . . . . .... . . . . .„. . . . . . .,,.,. . . . .„. . .. . . .,,. . . . . $$ Support the implementation of capital sustainable stormwater initiatives for Goal 2 Capital programs, BGR,as recommended in the 2021 Bangor Goal 7 projects BGR,ED state/ Medium Short IIn n�� International Airport Master Plan. federal funding, grant ; Conduct an educational program for property owners of land within impaired stream watersheds and in the areas around Storm- Commu the Penjajawoc Marsh to educate about Goal 2 PO,ED,BLT, $ water nication/ Easy Short the importance of these areas and how to Goal 7 plan engagement PMMMC staff time change landscaping practices to minimize harmful environmental impacts such as the introduction and spread of invasive species. Implement watershed planning on the City's urban impaired streams through $$ Storm- watershed-based plans and/or fluvial Goal 2 Water Plan ED staff time, Medium Medium �IIV geomorphic assessments and ensure the Goal 7 , P�an grant, II��al continued protection of Bangor's aquifers and consultant groundwater resources. *If there is an action to make revisions CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 125 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 I � � � � I � High Priority I��all , Web link 9p�g I��pp9qpq��.,,.. .... � �4!�y�� 9 POLICY 36: Prepare a City Facilities Master Plan to assess capacity to meet current and anticipated program needs and to identify energy, efficiency,and overall facility improvements that are needed. _ PR CM,PWD, Master pHCS,ED, Inventory all City-owned properties and provide Plan, $$ a summary of existing use and condition. Goal 9 , B�R Plan CED,BFD, staff time Medium Short II,n��I Master BPD,BSD, Plan ' WQM Assess the physical condition and accessibility PR of all City and public school facilities and Master CM,PWD, Plan, ED,BSD, $ continue to make improvements to support Goal 9 B�R Plan gFD,BPD, staff time ; Medium Short Il,n�,�llf school facilities planning efforts and the Master WQM Bangor School Department Strategic Plan. Plan PR Mas- CM,PWD, Identify improvements and investment needed ter Plan, ED,PR,BSD, $ across facilities and prioritize improvements Goal 9 BGR Plan Easy Short I m�'�� BFD,BPD, staff time I��al based upon most critical needs. Master BGR,WQM Plan Identify opportunities for and plan for the ME CM,PWD, installation of renewable energy and energy Climate ED,BSD, $$ efficiency improvements that could be Goal 7 Plan, plan BGR,BFD, staff time, ; Easy Short ��'�I implemented at City facilities and public Goal 9 BGR III��al schools to improve sustainability of operations Master BPD,CED, consultant and to reduce operational costs. Plan WQM,OE PR Commit funding to address the needs Master �� identified by the Facilities Master Plan and Goal 7 Plan, Resource gCC,CM,FD general Medium Long pursue grant funding as available to assist in Goal 9 BGR allocation fund,grant the financing of improvements. Master Plan i In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA),create an ADA Transition Plan to assess the accessibility $ of the City's transportation infrastructure, Goal 5 plan PW�'P�' staff time, Medium Short facilities,programs,and services;propose Goal 9 ED,PR,CM consultant methods of increasing accessibility City-wide; and develop an implementation plan to implement the proposed methods. Continue to plan for and fund improvements �� to City Hall to meet code requirements, Goal 7 Plan;capital gCC,CM,FD general Medium Long improve energy efficiency,and enhance Goal 9 projects fund,grant customer service. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 126 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 � � � � � High Priority I I cca�v-�i�v��:� I��all , Web link t�1�� Yq�� .,.i � . . ��:'.,:p�Y��9 , -. . 'o . :i'.o . o, ��'� ' POLICY 37: Continue to preserve,enhance,and maintain parks and recreation facilities. �� Plan, staff time, Goal 2 general Implement recommendations of the 2021 Goal 5 PR program/ pR,PRHAC, fund, Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Goal 7 plan er po liital BCC state/ Hard Long Goal 9 p federal p roj ects funding, grant Conduct playscape,athletic field,and athletic �� court replacement and refurbishment to Goal 5 PR Capital capital ensure better conditions and increase Goal 9 Master projects PR program, Medium Ongoing ; accessibility for users of all ages and abilities. Plan general fund , $$ Improve park lighting while minimizing light PR capital Goa15 Capital pollution and add security features in certain Master PR program, Medium Medium �'�� parks where perceptions of safety are an issue. Goal 9 plan projects general II'""�I fund POLICY 38: Expand access to parks and recreational facilities for all users and improve connectivity of parks and open spaces. �� staff time, Explore opportunities for additional general neighborhood park facilities throughout the PR fund, City where population density warrants such Goal 5 Plan,capital grant, uses and in areas that have been identified Goal 9 Master projects PR capital Medium Medium in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan as Plan program, underserved such as in North and East Bangor. state/ federal funding $$ Expand and enhance trails and paths within capital and connecting parks with the aim of Goal 5 PR Capital program, connecting the City's parks and open spaces Goal 7 Master PR,PWD state/ Medium Medium with a bicycle and pedestrian network and Goal 9 Plan projects federal improving access for all users. funding, grant Make accessibility improvements at City parks �� and public school facilities,including pathway capital upgrades,diversifying play equipment to Goal 5 PR Capital program, serve children of all ages and abilities,adding Goal 9 Master projects PR,BSD state/ Medium Medium IIn n�� restrooms at park facilities,and considering Plan federal upgrading facilities to be fully accessible. funding, grant $$ capital Goal 5 program, Increase recreation opportunities on the City's Capital Goal 8 PR,CED state/ Medium Long II m�'�� waterfront. Goal9 projects federal '""�I funding, grant CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 127 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 � � � � � High Priority I I cca�v-�i�v��:� I��all , Web link 9p�g I��pp9qpq��.,,.. .... � �4!�y�� 9 POLICY 39: �mprove resources of Bangor's Public Health and Community Services Department(PHCS)to ensure that Bangor continues to meet the needs of residents. Assess the need to secure additional space for Goal 3 CM,PHCS, � PHCS operations. Goal 5 Plan GOC staff time, ; Easy Short Goal 9 consultant Goal 3 �� Consider directing ARPA funds to PHCS to Goal 5 Resource gCC,PHCS state/ Medium Medium �,�Ilf meet current needs for additional resources. Goal 9 allocation federal III��AI funding Support PHCS in achieving and maintaining accreditation through the Public Health Goal 3 Resource PHCS,BCC, � Accreditation Board and developing a public Goal 5 allocation CM general Medium Short health needs assessment. Goal 9 fund,grant POLICY 40: Support the work of local and regional community organizations that provide social services to the Bangor community. Goal 3 � Provide assistance with coordination and Housing Partnership/ CM,PHCS, staff time, GoalS Medium Short �,�Ilf communication among agencies and the City. Goal 9 Report coordination ; BPD,BFD general III��AI fund $$ Build partnerships with community staff time, Goal 3 general organizations and local governments to Housing Partnership/ CM,PHCS, Goa15 fund, Medium Medium �'�� implement innovative strategies to address Goal 9 Report coordination BPD,BFD state/ II'""�I homelessness. federal funding POLICY 41: Ensure that Bangor's public safety services have the resources to meet the needs of the community. Continue to monitor emergency operations Goal 3 $ center facilities and systems,and update Goal 5 Resource CM,PHCS, staff time, technology as necessary,to provide Goal 7 allocation BPD,BFD general Medium Ongoing coordinated public safety services in the event Goal 9 fund of an emergency. Continue to support the collaborative community outreach work of the Public Goal 3 Partnership/ $ Health and Community Services Department, Goal 5 coordination; BCC,CM, staff time, Easy Ongoing the Police Department,and other municipal Goal 9 resource PHCS,BPD general departments and agencies in the region. allocation fund POLICY 42: Support sustainability,including energy efficiency and renewable energy sources,across all City facilities. Develop a municipal energy plan that includes ME $$ energy tracking and management,energy Goal 7 Climate Plan ED,PO staff time, Medium Medium ��'�I reduction goals and actions,and clean energy Goal 9 plan consultant II'""�I goals and actions. Benchmark and track energy use across City Goal 7 CI mate Plan ED,PO �� Medium Medium ��I buildings and facilities. Goal 9 plan staff time III��al CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 128 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 � � � � � High Priority I I cca�v-�i�v��:� I��all , Web link 9p�g I��pp9qpq��.,,.. .... � �4!�y�� 9 POLICY 42 continued: Include energy efficiency and renewable ME Goal 7 ED,FC,CM, $ energy projects in the City's capital �oa�9 Climate Plan FD staff time Easy Short II,n�IIV improvement plan. Plan Work toward the adoption of sustainable , �� practices at City parks,municipal facilities, general and public school facilities such as capturing Goal 2 ME Guideline; PR,PWD, fund, rainwater for irrigation use,reducing water Goal 7 Climate ; program/ BGR,BSD, state/ Medium Medium m�'�I usage,reducing the use of chemicals on City Goal 9 Plan policy PO federal II'""�I grounds,improving recycling,eliminating the use of exotic irnasive plants,planting more funding, native species,and reducing solid waste. grant Minimize light pollution(including impacts to Goal 2 $$ Capital wildlife from lighting)at all City facilities and Goal 7 PR,PWD capital Medium Long II m�'�� from City street lighting. Goal 9 projects program '""�I $$ capital Invest in electrical infrastructure to support Goal 6 program, Capital airport e-vehicles/equipment and emerging Goal 7 projects BGR,IC,BCC state/ Medium Long EVOT aircraft. Goal 9 federal funding, grant POLICY 43: Continue to protect and maintain the City's drinking water supply and distribution infrastructure. . Coordinate with Bangor Water District to Goal 2 Regulation; limit water service extensions to designated Goal 7 program/ ED,PO, $ Easy Ongoing services areas. Goal 9 po�i�y gWD staff time Work with Bangor Water District to support Capital �� irnestments in the water supply system as Goal 9 projects BWD capital Medium Medium needed to ensure a safe yield. program Promote the adoption of best management Guideline; practices and the use of green infrastructure regulation; $$ as a means of reducing the use of drinking Goal 2 commu PWD,PR, staff time, water supply for irrigation.Implement Goal 7 nication/ PO,BGR, capital Medium Medium IIn n�� measures at City properties and include Goal 9 engagement; ED,IC program, regulations and guidelines within the City's capital grant zoning regulations. projects POLICY 44: Continue to make needed investments in the City's wastewater collection infrastructure. Goal2 Regulation; Limit sewer service extensions to designated ED,WQM, $ services areas. Goal 7 program/ PO staff time Easy Ongoing ; Goal9 policy $$ Invest in improvements to wastewater capital infrastructure in areas inside of the City's program, Goal 5 Capital ED,WQM, designated growth area where existing Goal 9 projects BCC,IC state/ Medium Medium infrastructure is at or over capacity in order to federal meet potential future needs for development funding, grant CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 129 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 � � � � � High Priority I I cca�v-�i�v��:� I��all , Web link 9p�g I��pp9qpq��.,,.. .... � �4!�y�� 9 POLICY 44 continued: Address inflow and infiltration issues across Goal 7 Capital ED,WQM $apital Medium Ongoing the wastewater collection system. Goal 9 projects program Reduce CSOs within the City sanitary Goal 7 Capital $$ collection system in accordance with the City's , Goal 9 projects ED,WQM capital Medium Long Long-Term Control Plan. program POLICY 45: Proactively work towards obtaining and securing funding through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act(IIJA)as a means of financing needed improvements to City facilities and infrastructure. _ Work across City departments to identify Goal 7 Resource CM,PWD, � Easy Short �,�Ilf projects eligible for funding under the IIJA. Goal 9 allocation ED,PR,IC staff time III��AI , Work across City departments and with state Goal 7 Resource CM,PWD, $ agencies to prepare grant applications and Goal 9 allocation ED,PR staff time Easy Short II,n n�I�I requests for funding through the IIJA. POLICY 46: Develop a City-wide digital infrastructure strategy. Develop a digital infrastructure strategy to $$ identify goals and priorities and establish a Goal 7 staff time Plan ED,IT,IC Medium Medium �,�Ilf framework for decision-making related to Goal 9 and/or III��AI digital infrastructure. consultant Continue to implement an asset management Goal 7 Capital CM,PWD, $$ program. Goal 9 projects ED,PR,IT, capital Medium Medium WQM program Continue to leverage technologies such as GIS and social media platforms to increase PWD,ED, Goal7 Program/ $ efficiency of service delivery,improve access Goal 9 policy PR,CED,IT, staff time Medium Ongoing ; to information,expand communication to the WQM public,and improve administrative operations. Commu � Goa15 nication/ Support initiatives to improve digital literacy EMDC staff time, Goal 7 engagement; CM,IT Medium Short ��I for all users and across all City platforms. CEDS general III��al Goal9 program/ fund policy CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 130 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 I � High Priority I��all , Web link t�1�� Yq�� .,.i � . . ��:'.,:p�Y��9 , -. . 'o . :i'.o . o, ��'� ' POLICY 47: Promote and enhance the viability of historic and architectural resources for their continued use or for new uses. Continue to update the inventory and assessment of all historic properties Goal 10 Plan gHS PO �aff time Medium Ongoing and districts. Encourage maintenance of the architectural integrity of historic and architecturally significant sites,buildings,and structures Goal 10 Guideline CEO,PB �taff time Easy Ongoing II,n��l when adapted for reuse for commercial, industrial,or residential purposes. Pursue financial incentives for preservation, �aff time, including state and federal grants,tax Goal 7 Resource CED,PO, state/ incentive programs,preservation or facade Medium Medium m�'�I easements,assessment deferrals,and transfer Goal 10 allocation HPC federal III��al of development rights. funding, grants Consider conducting historical surveys of �� additional neighborhoods to determine if Goal 10 Program/ HPC,BHS, staff time, Medium Long they should be included in or designated as policy P� consultant a historic district. POLICY 48: Provide continued support for the protection of historic resources in Bangor. Promote public awareness and appreciation $$ Commu of local historic resources through the Goal 4 HPC,CED, staff time, nication/ Medium Medium ��'�I development of print materials,online Goal 10 engagement ; BHS,PO general III��al content,and on-site signage. fund,grant Work to ensure that publicly owned properties Goal 4 �� (sites,artifacts,structures,and buildings)of Goal 7 Program/ BCC,HPC, general Medium Medium historical and architectural significance are Goal 9 policy P� fund protected and preserved. Goal 10 _,.. . . . . . ... . . . . ...... . . . . . .... . . . .. . ... . . . . . ..... . . . . .. . . . . . .„.. . . . . .,. . . . . . .,,. . . . . Prepare historic master plans for the City's historic parks including Cascade Park,Summit PR $$ Park,and Davenport Park as recommended Goal 6 Master Plan PR,HPC,PO staff time, Hard Long by the 2021 Bangor Parks and Recreation Goal 9 plan consultant Master Plan. Continue care and maintenance of the City's Goal 9 Resource pR,HPC s�aff time, Medium Ongoing historic cemeteries. Goal 10 allocation general fund _,.. . . . . . ... . . . . ...... . . . . . .... . . . .. . ... . . . . . ..... . . . . .. . . . . . .„.. . . . . .,. . . . . . .,,. . . . . Consider replacing and updating signage Goal 9 Capital pR,HPC,PO ; general Easy Short �'�� along the Kenduskeag Stream Trail. Goal 10 projects fund,grant II'""�I Consider implementing a heritage trail through the Museum in the Streets program as Goal 4 Capital HPC,CED, �� Goal8 general Medium Medium ��'�I a method of promoting the historic value and Goal 10 projects BHS,PO fund,grant II'""�I identity of downtown Bangor. , Continue to link the Cultural&Architectural Resource Management Archive(CARMA)data Goal 9 Program/ PO,CED, � Easy Short to the City's parcel map viewer and promote Goal 10 policy HPC staff time this information resource once completed. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 131 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 � � CC7�l�l�ll➢�:I� High Priority I��all , Web link 9p�g I��pp9qpq��.,,.. .... � �4!�y�� 9 POLICY 49: Provide more support for the arts and cultural organizations in Bangor. Consider establishing a Division of Cultural Affairs within the Department of Community Goal 4 and Economic Development that would act Goal 6 Program/ $$ as the City's liaison to the arts community, CED,CM Hard Long �'�� coordinate arts and culture programs and Goal 9 policy staff time III��al activities for the City,and pursue grant Goal 10 funding for arts and culture programs. _,.. . . . . . ... . . . . ...... . . . . . .... . . . .. . ... . . . . . ..... . . . . .. . . . . . .„.. . . . . .,. . . . . . .,,. . . . . Consider establishing a Percent for Art Goal 4 incentive program that would allow developers CED,CM, Goal6 Program/ $$ to provide public art or contribute funds to PO,PB,BCC, Easy Medium ��'�I support public art in exchange for certain Goal 9 policy CCD staff time III��al development incentives. Goal 10 ; Continue implementation of the Public Arts Goal 4 $ and Monuments policy to support temporary Goal 6 Program/ CED,CM,PO, staff time, Easy Ongoing ��'�I and permanent art installations and cultural Goal 9 policy CCD general III��al events and activities in public spaces. Goal 10 fund , Goal4 Commu nication/ $ Encourage more public art through outreach Goal 6 CED,DBP, engagement; staff time, ; Medium Ongoing �'�� to local artists and organizations. Goal 9 partnership/ CCD,MAC grant II'""�I Goal 10 coordination POLICY 50: Bolster Bangor as a place that is home to events. Goal 4 Provide support to complementary services Goal 6 Partnership/ CED,DBP � Medium Ongoing needed to support events. Goal 9 coordination staff time ; Provide a guidance document and/or webpage Goal 4 Commu on how to obtain an event permit and other Goal 6 nication/ PO,CEO,PR �taff time Easy Medium II,n��I requirements for conducting an event. Goal 9 engagement Continue to partner with local organizations Goal 4 partnership/ CM,CED, $ to conduct annual festivals and to support and Goal 6 coordination DBP,CCD staff time Medium Ongoing ; promote local events. Goal 9 CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 132 23-218 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN JULY 10,2023 I development trends and evaluate consistency with the Plan and goals for development within the growth boundary and preservation of critical environmental areas. Progress on implementation of the Plan, including the Future Land Use Plan, will be reviewed on an ongoing In addition to understanding and measuring progress basis by the CPIC. It is recommended that the Committee on implementation, annual evaluation will allow for an provide annual reports to the City Council with detail on opportunity to consider how well the Plan's policies reflect the status of each action item, resource and funding needs the current needs of the City. As we have experienced in to for implementation, and any other factors impacting recent years, major economic, public health, and social implementation progress. changes can have a significant impact on the City's policy The primary measure of success for the Plan will be priorities and immediate funding needs. These factors should be considered in each annual review to help ensure the completion of the Plan's action items; however, that the City is moving forward on the most appropriate it is recommended that the City identify key metrics path. The City may consider amendments to the Plan to (energy usage, housing units created, transit ridership, address major changes and respond to current trends. At a pedestrian traffic accidents, etc.)to track as part of the minimum, the evaluation should address the following: implementation process in order to measure progress and to support continued funding for successful initiatives. II What land use and zoning measures have been These performance metrics may be identified in specific implemented? topic area plans, such as the climate action plan or regional transportation plan, or they may be identified by the ��` How much new development has occurred in the Committee. As actions are implemented, more detailed designated growth area compared to growth outside of and appropriate targets will be established to guide the growth boundary? implementation. In addition to measuring progress based �� How much significant environmental land area has been on tasks completed, tracking of performance metrics will preserved and how much has been developed? allow the City to understand whether action items have ��,,, What changes do key performance metrics indicate? had the intended and desired impact. In addition, looking "�� How well have strategies supported economic growth at broader measures of economic growth and community as reflected in population, employment, and business well-being will provide insight on the progress of Plan implementation related to the City's vision. growth? �f�� Have there been significant economic,social, public The annual report should include an overview of zoning health, or other changes that may necessitate changes and policy changes, capital projects, and new development to the goals, policies, or actions in this Plan? as well as the status of each action item. The status should indicate whether an action has been initiated, completed, The City should conduct a broader evaluation of the not started, or initiated and determined that the City should plan and implementation progress 3 - 5 years after Plan not move forward with the action. Understanding which approval, in order to ensure that the Plan is addressing actions were successful or not and why, as well as other current needs and to identify any significant changes implementation challenges, will help the City with future since Plan approval that could impact City priorities and long-range planning efforts. The report should consider implementation progress. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 133 23 218 JULY 1fl,2423 The City will cc�ntinue tc� uuc�rk cc�llabc�ratiuely with the sfiate and �eel� financial and technical suppQrt on �ther initiatiues includinc� addr�ssing �� hQmelessness, pro��mQtinc� afif�rdable �� ` hc�using deuelc�pment, and resettling new Mainers �f i��a�//„�i��`� !��iaGM��"" ��°Y ��o�ml � r�J��%� �i� ;; '� �08 �{' I�� } p k irf��a� ua�w . r,r � � �w6'� �� o i1� � �� VR I�� "... �� / � � V�i � � ,�� ",� P?/�/,�P,//l��rA�� u�a �i �� »�� „�� l�V . i� w � /' � � o� i+��^O�u'�v'.t�7%n: i iiv u+u�v �f � .. � l l ur�t ��»f iv �Il�� o�ir>� � ;+ry �i �� Y i r .� r��,�Y�fV� ��J vl,�'^'h�i� ��f,�/�m � � t ii �{ �p y ,� u ri,;�f / �'" ,�',r ' ' 1 � � , �� ` ��1 �� I � �i r 1� o- �� r i � � � vfa � �ur �Yd�i�N�lttr�w 1�8r tnr+�nv,�, �W� � � y , � ' t ��' / �' �, �� , %��I h J �..�i l �� `o � /�� i/� ( .� `' �j�� "� �� , �� ` �,� �� l� �-f �, r o-��o�ru . i � � a � F �� /� �w�� '� "y(� ,�"� �' �i;; �� +!� f � l� �' / W � � �,�� I�Y��r�lfrfM aWf��f2��/�'fGlOiF 'O;b�ar � t /�� i �,, �,'., � r� .� i -, , , (. ��,3 � � � i io u ; � � r r�� ; mwir �mw,roon�'^� , '�i � % �, � i � � �� o � � � )J/� f ��;.. ;; �� J/�e�` �"� 1 / /�� f�� r� f "�� - k � s, �� 'i' � � /9 �� r 1 %� � � � n. J� � � �� 9'�'�� r l � � o � � d, ,.� , o r,� , � ' /1 / . i� � i ��1 �"�� r � �J��, �A��., �I �i/ � � � p � ��,� � , �� %�� d�h,,,. l eMil7 � �d „ r � f� �� / �C� �`� l� � � r"� oti � o : � � ��/ � � i � � 1 � � b �� ;� d /;,' J �''�� s, ( t i � /i ��/ a i P %1' ; � �e � „�G�� / � �"I °�`��'�k �`/, � a r^� iN �y ��'� '�, , �N°�' �;��/ r �� ,�,� , � �� -.. , ' , ;�i,,; �"�,✓�� „�.,, , , �l � ��,. �..,� i � Yh�l� � / ry. � j, 23-218 REGIONAL COORDINATION JULY 10,2023 As the regional center for services, amenities, employment, Beyond the City and surrounding communities, Bangor's and entertainment, Bangor has long been committed to transportation systems have far reaching impacts with collaborating with regional partners on implementing the growth of the Bangor International Airport and policies. Key issues addressed in this Plan are largely opportunities to improve bus, rail, and air connections regional issues that require some level of collaboration to Bangor from further afield. Regional and interregional among municipalities, organizations, and different connectivity improvements will require significant levels of government. In developing policy and action coordination among municipalities and other agencies. recommendations, the City has aligned strategies with state goals and has considered the role of surrounding I municipalities in shaping the Bangor region and the impact of proposed policies on the larger community. Bangor recognizes that success of the region supports success for Housing affordability and availability is a regional issue the City and will continue to work collaboratively, where and understanding the regional economic challenges and possible, and be a leader in policy and innovation on critical market conditions can help direct policy development issues. to address local housing needs. A regional approach to addressing housing needs offers opportunities for In developing this Plan, the City has looked to recent state municipalities to coordinate strategies and share resources. initiatives on climate planning and economic development. For example, a homeshare program, as proposed in this Bangor's current and proposed strategies in both areas Plan, could be expanded to have a region-wide scope, are coordinated with state goals. The City will continue and resources for small-scale developers could be made to support these state planning efforts and will work available to developers looking to build in surrounding collaboratively with the state and seek financial and communities. Regional affordable housing agencies and technical support on other initiatives including addressing organizations will play a key role in implementing the homelessness, promoting affordable housing development, housing policies of this Plan and will help ensure that the and resettling new Mainers. City takes a regional approach to addressing housing needs. � Bangor will continue to work with BACTS and MaineDOT on ongoing transportation infrastructure improvements Bangor's involvement with several regional partners in and planning initiatives. The Community Connector will the Built for Zero initiative is a major step in developing look to the towns of Old Town, Orono, Veazie, Brewer, a sustainable regional approach to reduce and end and Hampden for continued financial support and input homelessness. This regional initiative is part of a statewide in planning to provide more efficient service for residents approach to addressing homelessness, and the City will and employees of the region. In addition, the City's goals to look to the state and other regional programs in Maine improve connectivity include connectivity to surrounding for guidance and support. The City plays a vital role in communities. Working with towns to expand, connect, providing services to community members and will build and maintain paths, greenways, and trails will be mutually capacity through better communication and collaboration beneficial. among government departments, agencies, and community organizations. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 135 23-218 REGIONAL COORDINATION JULY 10,2023 N space stewardship, public education campaigns, and sharing policy, program tools, and techniques will help to ensure long-term management of natural systems. As part of this Plan, the City intends to improve collaboration and communication among business organizations, educational institutions, and local � � � government to collectively strengthen the region's � workforce. While many of these organizations are based in Bangor,the focus of this effort is broader, recognizing that Growth of the City's arts, culture, and recreation economy economic impacts are regional and benefit from regional is a benefit to the region. Recommendations to implement approach, especially when considering amenities like art programs, support cultural events, protect historic housing and transportation that greatly influence a city's resources, and enhance recreational opportunities will all capacity for growth. improve livability for residents in the region and support the regional economy. The City will look to support events, programs, and amenities outside of the City and coordinate with the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce to promote Climate change is a global issue being addressed at the all that the region has to offer to the advantage of all regional level through the Penobscot Climate Action communities in the region. planning process. Bangor is currently working with BACTS, the Town of Orono, and the University of Maine to lead the climate action planning process for the region. This Plan is being developed in alignment with the State of Maine's climate action plan (Maine Won't Wait). When implementing the climate action plan, once completed, the City will look to partner with BACTS, surrounding municipal and tribal governments, local universities and the state in adopting programs and policies to support emissions reduction goals and to improve overall regional sustainability. The City strives to be a leader on climate action and will support opportunities for collaboration and information sharing with regional partners. � Development and other human interferences in the environment have impacts to natural systems and are not limited by political boundaries. Collaborating with surrounding communities on addressing water quality and protecting critical habitats and open space areas will be necessary for the City to reach its goals related to environmental protection. Coordinating efforts for open CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 136 2�-218 JULY 1(3,;2(?23 "West Market Square is an excellent �� attractic�n fc�r��Sanc�c�r; it� is a cc�mmunity space fc�r pec�ple tc� meet and �hat c�utsid� c�f wc�rk c�r the f�c�me. Sc�cic�lc�gist� call thi� a "third place." 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Jll 1� »�; %,> >� 11:; � �, 1� 11 �I 1 � �l� l '�,ii�I'�ii�; %, �� 111� 11 � , � 1 .� o a � Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Initial Listening Sessions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Walk Audit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 In-person Visioning Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Remote Visioning Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Community Event Booths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Social Pinpoint Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Ideas Wall and Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Forum Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 High Level Themes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Appendix A: Social Pinpoint Survey Report . . . . 149 Introduction As part of the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Bangor, a robust public engagement effort was conducted to obtain input from as many Bangor residents and stakeholders as possible. The goal of the engagement effort was to identify community values and priorities, and to collaborate on developing a vision for the future of Bangor to guide plan development and policy recommendations. The engagement strategy included the following: • Initial listening sessions with select City boards and committees • Walk audit survey • Three in-person visioning sessions • One remote visioning session (held via Zoom) • An online, virtual engagement Social Pinpoint site • Online visioning survey (paper copies were made available through the Planning Office) • Community events and communication facilitated by City staff CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 138 23-218 APPENDIX A: ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY JULY 10,2023 This high-level summary includes an overview of each of these engagement components and what was learned about community desires for Bangor. In addition to engagement efforts specifically intended to support the development of the Comprehensive Plan, public feedback from other City outreach initiatives (including the Economic Development Strategy and ARPA funding) were reviewed and taken into consideration as part of this visioning process. Initial Listening Sessions The City conducted listening sessions with the City Council, Planning Board, Commission on Cultural Development, Historical Preservation Commission, and Bangor Land Trust. The following key themes were identified from these sessions: • Great quality of life and balance of rural areas and urban amenities. • Strong sense of community that makes the City a great place to raise kids. • Variety of businesses, culture, parks, and other amenities. • Support for the unhoused population and people experiencing mental health issues. • Desire for more businesses and economic activity, especially downtown. • Need for more housing and improvements to existing housing stock. • Concerns about too much growth and development. • Focus on livability, including jobs, education, transportation, broadband, community events, etc. • Improved walkability and bikeability. • Enhancing public transit and consideration for passenger rail service. • Economic development- encourage business growth and development and create a diversity of jobs, to keep people in Bangor. • Beautiful parks and historic neighborhoods. • Excellent outdoor recreation opportunities in the City and access to recreation in the region. • Downtown is much more vibrant and active than years ago. • Balance between recreational use of parks and trails and the protection of wildlife habitat areas. • Consideration of special habitat areas and need for farmland in planning for future development growth. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 139 23-218 APPENDIX A: ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY JULY 10,2023 Walk Audit The City received more than 140 responses to the walk audit. The most frequent comments related to the lack of sidewalks in outer neighborhoods, the condition of sidewalks, and the need for signalized crossings to address safety concerns. Generally, respondents felt that City sidewalks are in poor to fair condition and most rated pedestrian safety, drivers, and crossings as "fair". Overall ratings of walk audit areas ranged from "poor"to "good". The walk audit responses included details about specific streets and intersections. Below is a summary of comments as they relate to overall walkability and accessibility. • Many neighborhoods and arterials lack sidewalks or are lacking sidewalks on one side of the street. • Uneven, broken, cracked, and overgrown sidewalks make it difficult to navigate sidewalks, especially for those with wheelchairs, walkers, strollers, or other mobility challenges. • Cars parked in driveways and overgrown landscaping are common obstacles to sidewalk access. • Signalized intersections are not designed for pedestrians, with crossing times that do not allow enough time to safely cross and traffic signals that require pedestrians to wait too long for a walk signal. • It is difficult for drivers to see pedestrians (especially when making right turns). • There is a need for more signalized crossings(push-to-walk signals) and flashing signage for drivers to be aware of pedestrians. • Property owners not adequately clearing sidewalks in winter is a challenge. • Drivers speeding and not yielding to pedestrians when turning is a safety concern. In-person Visioning Sessions Three public visioning sessions were held on April 26-27, 2022. A total of 33 attendees participated in the sessions. Sessions included a discussion of where and how Bangor should grow along with vision boards for participants to comment on four themes: invest, protect, promote, and connect. Participants were also invited to complete a postcard asking how they would describe Bangor to someone who is not familiar with the City. The visioning session held at Husson University also included a presentation and interactive poll in which 14 people participated. Below is a combined summary of comments received at all three of the in- person visioning sessions: Where and how to grow: • Redevelopment- infill development and rehabilitation of vacant buildings • Affordable housing and incentives for housing development • Focus development in areas served by water, sewer, transit, and other services • Allow higher density and mixed-use development CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 140 23-218 APPENDIX A: ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY JULY 10,2023 • Preserve forest areas, open space, and agricultural lands • Build for climate resiliency- focus development within growth boundary and in existing neighborhoods, preserve undeveloped areas, avoid development in flood zones • Support walkable neighborhoods and access to transit Visioning session participants were invited to comment on the following four themes and to consider where, what, and how the City should invest, protect, promote and connect. lnvest: • Jobs and technical careers, livable wages • Vacant buildings • Affordable and higher density/multi-family housing • Healthy food • Events to support tourism • Transportation - expanded bus service, rail service, ride share, bike/scooter rentals, bike lanes and walking paths/crosswalks, volunteer transportation service • Accessibility • Universal basic income • People- young people and older residents • Maintenance of infrastructure and facilities • Improved services • Climate resiliency- renewable energy production • Neighborhood organization and engagement • Housing trusts/land bank- publicly owned housing • Marketing the City and its amenities • Public safety services • Social services and community health • Public/private partnerships to address City issues • Neighborhoods • Initiatives to support homeownership CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 141 23-218 APPENDIX A: ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY JULY 10,2023 Protect: • Natural areas including the City Forest, Penjajawoc Marsh, undeveloped open space, farmland, and wetlands • The City's history and culture including historic buildings and places of historic significance • Parks, recreation areas, trails, and urban green spaces/trees • From overdevelopment and sprawl • Pedestrians and cyclists and pedestrian/bicycle access and connectivity • Downtown and neighborhood walkability/livability • Waterfront access • Vulnerable populations • Single-family neighborhoods Promote: • Trails, parks, and neighborhood community gardens • A welcoming and inclusive community for residents, visitors, and businesses • Arts, cultural, entertainment, and food establishments and amenities • Downtown - variety of businesses, business opportunities, community, access to amenities, and access to the waterfront • Natural areas - forests, marshes, Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot River • Publicize arts and cultural events in all seasons • Volunteer groups and community organizations' civic involvement • Walkable neighborhoods and neighborhood amenities • Access to the region including services, recreation, and natural areas • Schools • Infill development and development of underused land • Airport • Increasing diversity • Sense of community • The City as a great place to live • Pedestrian/cycling infrastructure and accessibility • Local ownership of rental housing • History/historic buildings CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 142 23-218 APPENDIX A: ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY JULY 10,2023 • Diversity of housing options • Ingenuity in forest products • Job opportunities for high school and college students • Cross Insurance Center for events • Opportunities for development • City initiatives and successes Connect: • Expanded bus routes - including to rural areas and houses of worship • Rail transportation • Walkability • Ride sharing and on-demand transportation service • Bike/scooter rentals • Focus on neighborhood centers, connecting neighborhoods • Pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure- sidewalk maintenance, new sidewalks, trails/multi-use paths - connect Husson University, mall area, and other outer areas to downtown • Colleges and universities to the community • Civic organizations to the community and new residents • Internet access • Youth to community involvement • Residents across the City experiencing common challenges • Residents to the City government via 311 or similar system • Residents to social services • City to the surrounding region and other communities; overall regional connectivity and coordination • Residents to resources to support homeownership • Residents to each other through community events CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 143 23-218 APPENDIX A: ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY JULY 10,2023 Remote Visioning Session In order to accommodate stakeholders who were not able to attend the in-person visioning sessions, a remote visioning session was held via Zoom. More than 30 participants discussed priorities for Bangor, areas of concern, and evaluated the 2012 Comprehensive Plan Vision Statement. As part of the session's introduction, participants were asked how they heard about the session. Several respondents indicated hearing about the event through communication from a nonprofit organization (Penobscot County Cares, Food AND Medicine, Bangor Livable Communities, and Faith Linking in Action). Other respondents heard about the event through City emails, posts on the City's Facebook page, or through the City website. Group discussions and breakout room discussions addressed a variety of issues including the following: • Expanding mental health and substance use services to help serve the unhoused population. • Developing affordable housing and create a greater variety of housing options. • Developing a regional approach to homelessness. • Improving walkability, connectivity, and physical accessibility. • Protecting natural areas and ensure that land is developed in a way that is sensitive to impacts to critical wetlands, wildlife habitats, and other areas of environmental concern. • Promoting Bangor as a welcoming city to attract younger people and support refugee resettlement. • Investing in City infrastructure and services. • Continuing to enhance the sense of community. • Supporting innovation and leverage university partnerships to support economic development. • Addressing food insecurity and supporting community gardens and composting initiatives. • Taking advantage of existing amenities (recreation, arts and entertainment venues and events, waterfront) to attract people to Bangor. • Promoting and supporting emerging industries such as renewable forest products industry. • Addressing food security, including attracting grocery stores to underserved areas and building more community gardens. • Bringing back recycling initiatives. • Expanding and investing in public transit. • Focusing on livability and principles of Livable Communities Initiative. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 144 23-218 APPENDIX A: ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY JULY 10,2023 In discussion of what participants value about Bangor, many participants indicated that the sense of community and connection to people in the City and their neighborhoods is what makes Bangor special. Some also noted that Bangor is still small enough to feel friendly and welcoming, and a place where people care about and help one another. Community Event Booths During the spring of 2022, Planning Department staff attended pop-up event booths at community events including the Bangor farmers' market and polling sites on Election Day. Activities at each event allowed people to provide general comments on the future of Bangor and what stakeholders value about the City. More than 60 comments were received during these events. Of the written comments provided, more than one-third referenced transportation infrastructure, including road and sidewalk maintenance, additional sidewalks and trail connectivity, and better transit. Several comments referenced parks and open space (brown tail moth control, trees, walking trails, parks and trails maintenance, and public restrooms). Other commonly mentioned topics include housing affordability and development, homelessness and social services, safety/policing, creating a welcoming community, and government spending. Social Pinpoint Summary Social Pinpoint is an online engagement tool used to gather community feedback. The Bangor Comprehensive Plan project site included four opportunities for residents to provide input on the master planning effort including: • Survey • Ideas Wall with options to post comments regarding the City's strengths, challenges, and suggestions for improvement • Interactive City Map with options to post comments regarding the City's strengths, challenges, and suggestions for improvement • Forum questions on specific topic areas, including community gardens, mixed-use development, downtown zoning, rural areas, shelter locations, and retail areas In total, the site attracted 329 unique stakeholders who provided 49 comments and submitted 302 surveys. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 145 23-218 APPENDIX A: ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY JULY 10,2023 7.1 Survey The survey was designed to gather feedback on a variety of topic areas as well as to gather feedback on overall vision for the City and high-level values and priorities. A total of 302 people responded to this survey with 77% indicating they were residents of Bangor. The attached report provides a more detailed breakdown of survey responses. Some key statistics from the survey include: • Over 51% (155) of respondents work in Bangor. • Over 59% (179) respondents are homeowners in Bangor. • Nearly 56% of respondents think that Bangor should be open to significant growth and change, while 4% indicated that they like Bangor now and would like it to stay as it is. • The primary reasons that respondents choose to reside in Bangor is proximity to work, school, family, and/or friends. • Fairmount, Tree Streets, and Little City were the most represented neighborhoods. • Over 59% (163) respondents have lived, worked, attended school, or owned/managed a business in Bangor for more than 10 years. • Of the options provided, the amenity that respondents value most about living in Bangor is parks and open space. • Respondents' top priorities for change in the next 10 years are: (1) Maintenance and improvement of roadways; (2) More affordable housing; and (3) Expansion of trails and greenway network. • Respondents'top three concerns are homelessness, condition of roadways, and housing affordability. • Nearly 84% (145) of respondents indicated that the City should be involved in addressing the issue of homelessness (rated 4 or 5 on a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being "not involved"and 5 being "very involved"). • According to respondents, the City is doing the best at providing library and school services and worst at roadway/sidewalk maintenance and transit services. • The top three types of businesses that respondents would like to see more of in Bangor are arts and entertainment venues, restaurants and other food and drinking establishments, and retail businesses. • The top three environmental issues selected by respondents are plastics and Styrofoam waste, pollution (air, water, or soil), and protection of wildlife habitats and corridors. • The top four environmentally sustainable practices that respondent would like the City to prioritize and invest in are re-use and recycling programs, better/more pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, maintaining and planting more street trees, and composting/food waste diversion. • The top two housing types that respondents think Bangor needs more of are multi-family apartments/ condos and supportive housing. • Over 71% (85) respondents would like to see more mixed residential and commercial areas. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 146 23-218 APPENDIX A: ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY JULY 10,2023 • Over 77% (91) of respondents think that multi-family zoning should be allowed in downtown neighborhoods or in certain areas of downtown neighborhoods. • The top three recreation resources used by respondents include the waterfront, trails and multi-use paths, and forest areas. • The greatest challenge experienced by respondents in getting to, from, and around Bangor is the lack of sidewalks and crosswalks, followed by the maintenance of roads and sidewalks. 7.2 Ideas Wall and Map The Ideas Wall and Map of the Social Pinpoint site allowed stakeholders to comment on strengths, challenges, and to provide suggestions. Strengths Strengths noted by commenters include City parks and waterfront and the revitalization of downtown. Specifically related to downtown, commenters referenced the parking garage,West Market Square, and Norumbega Park, noting the importance of prioritizing pedestrians over vehicles in downtown. Challenges Challenges noted by respondents included housing affordability and availability, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and public transit. The most frequent comments indicated a need for more bicycle infrastructure (noting that existing conditions can be dangerous for cyclists), expansion and maintenance of sidewalks to improve connectivity, and extended bus service to later in the evenings and on weekends. On the Map, responses indicated areas where traffic calming and/or bike/ped infrastructure is desired. Comments also noted that the lack of restrooms in public parks as being a challenge. Suggestions Similarly, the most "liked"suggestions focused on walkability/bikeability and transit. Comments noted a growing demand for walkable communities and the ability to live without a car. Related to this point, commenters also suggested extending bus service hours and expanding the service area. Several commenters also suggested improvements to public parks and recreational trails, addressing food security and climate goals (through community gardens and composting),fiscally responsible development, and housing policy. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 147 23-218 APPENDIX A: ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY JULY 10,2023 7.3 Forum Questions The following forum questions were posted on the Social Pinpoint site for stakeholders to comment on. What is your vision for retail areas,like the Bangor Mall?(5 responses) Comments focused on the mall area with suggestions to attract outlet retail stores to the space, or to redevelop the property for housing and/or mixed use, including housing, restaurants, and retail. Where do you think the best locations would be for a shelter for the unhoused?(4 responses) Comments included a shelter accessible to public transportation, continue to use underutilized hotel space, and need for permanent housing not a shelter. What is your vision for rural areas of Bangor?(7 responses) Comments focused on keeping rural areas undeveloped to protect habitats and open space and to improve connectivity to rural areas with additional trails, bike/ped infrastructure, and additional bus routes. Other commenters mentioned the need for a balance between open space and walkable housing development. What is your vision for the downtown neighborhoods?(8 responses) Most responses were in support of mixed-use neighborhoods and multi-family residences in downtown neighborhoods, citing the environmental and social benefits of walkability and increased vibrancy. One commenter expressed concern about allowing multi-family housing in single-family neighborhoods. How do you feel about mixed residential and commercial areas?(5 responses) Respondents all indicated that some mix of residential and commercial uses is desirable for building walkable, livable communities, but some noted concerns about the types and location of businesses and the impact on residential areas. Do you think Bangor needs more community gardens?lf so, where? Most commenters noted that more community gardens would be beneficial and that they should be located to be walkable. Others suggested that gardens be located in neighborhoods where food access is a challenge and on small vacant lots that are less desirable for development. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 148 23-218 APPENDIX A: ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY JULY 10,2023 High Level Themes Information was gathered from several months of engagement efforts. In synthesizing all the data,the following key themes stand out: • Addressing housing availability and affordability • Increasing the diversity of housing options • Addressing homelessness • Supporting and expanding social services for mental health and substance use • Maintaining City infrastructure • Supporting walkability/bikeability • Supporting a vibrant downtown • Addressing property maintenance/vacant buildings • Addressing public safety concerns • Protecting natural areas • Enhancing Bangor as a destination for arts, entertainment, and culture • Addressing climate change • Supporting a welcoming and caring community Appendix A: Social Pinpoint Survey Report Refer to the attached Social Pinpoint Survey Report. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 149 23-218 APPENDIX B: GLOSSARY OF TERMS JULY 10,2023 ;�°%, 11 JJ 11 JJ'11., �� l�ll ll'f 111 ,�''', 111;;; � »� 111.,�� ,1'',',;�°%,.111 J',, �111`� �� ,111" l�l 11., 111 J',,��°�-�i� '� The purpose of the Glossary of Terms is to explain the concepts referenced throughout the Bangor Comprehensive Plan. ln addition, the Glossary serves to clarify terms that may have multiple meanings. Unlike definitions adopted in a regulatory document, this Glossary of Terms does not strictly govern the document, but the terms can and should be used to generally explain the content of the document. AARP Age-Friendly Communities Network: The network helps educate government officials and helps communities implement strategies to make their municipality more livable for all people, particularly older adults, based on planning models and best practices. AARP Livable Communities: AARP Livable Communities is an initiative of the American Association of Retired Persons(AARP) that supports the efforts of local neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rural areas to help ensure that their residents can participate in their community. They encourage municipalities to have safe, walkable streets, age-friendly housing and transportation options, and access to needed services. Bangor Area Comprehensive Transportation System(BACTS): BACTS is a metropolitan planning organization (MPO) focused on improving transportation in the Bangor area. BACTS is designated by the state and federal government to carry out transportation planning in the Bangor region. Bangor Land Trust(BLT): BLT is a community-based non-profit organization that helps protect landscapes and natural resources in the Bangor area, maintain public access to trails, and provides education on natural resources. BLT has currently conserved over 800 acres of open space land. Bangor's Opportunity Zone: The Opportunity Zone program is a federal tax incentive program that is designed to attract investment to underserved areas throughout the country. It converts unrealized capital gains into private investment in low-income areas. Bangor has one designated Opportunity Zone located between State Street and I-95 and along the waterfront. Bicycle Coalition of Maine: The Bicycle Coalition of Maine is an advocacy group that believes that Mainers should have access to bikes and bike education. They advocate for roads and trails that are safe and accessible to all, resulting in more sustainable travel and health and economic benefits for Maine communities. Built for Zero initiative: Built for Zero is a movement initiated by the non-profit organization, Community Solutions, which assists communities in working to end homelessness using data and a common methodology. MaineHousing and the Statewide Homeless Council, with support from the Corporation for Supportive Housing, began a process to redesign Maine's homelessness system response. The Built for Zero initiative was used to inform this response and work to achieve a state where homelessness is rare and brief. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 150 23-218 APPENDIX B: GLOSSARY OF TERMS JULY 10,2023 Community Development Block Grant(CDBG): CDBG is a federal program that supports community development activities, such as infrastructure, economic development, public facilities installation, community centers, housing rehabilitation, public services, and code enforcement, among others. The program provides annual grants to states, cities, and counties on a formula basis, to expand economic opportunities in low- and moderate-income communities. CDBG Consolidated Plan: The CDBG program's consolidated plan is designed for municipalities to assess their affordable housing and community development needs. The consolidated planning process is a framework for community-wide dialogue to align housing and community needs with funding opportunities. Complete Streets:Complete Streets is an approach to planning and maintaining streets that enables safe access for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders of all ages and abilities. It emphasizes the needs of those that have not been met through current transportation approaches, such as older adults, those living with disabilities, and those who do not have vehicles. Cluster subdivision: A cluster subdivision is defined in the Land Development Code as follows: A parceling of land in which the lots may not contain all of the yards and/or total area and/or lot width required in the zone in which they are located due to their configuration, although the resulting density of the subdivision does not exceed that implied by the zone in which it lies because of the creation of common open space or other restricted building areas. A cluster subdivision allows for a reduction in lot area and bulk requirements (without an increase in the overall density of the development) in order to conserve a portion of the property as common open space for recreation and/or the preservation of environmentally sensitive areas. Elderly/disabled tax credit program: An IRS tax credit or deduction for taxpayers aged 65 or older or retired on permanent and total disability for the tax year. Recipients have an adjusted gross income or the total of nontaxable Social Security, pensions annuities or disability income under specific limits. The credit ranges between $3,500 and $7,500. Flexible zoning: Flexible zoning permits uses of land and density of buildings and structures different from those which are allowed as of right within the zoning district. Examples of flexible zoning include conditional and special use permits, density bonuses, and floating zones. Heads Up!Pedestrian Safety Initiative: The Bicycle Coalition of Maine, Maine Department of Transportation, and communities across Maine facilitated meetings to discuss pedestrian safety with the aim to explore potential mitigation strategies to improve safety and reduce the number of crashes. Home sharing program: Home share programs help to match those seeking housing with those who would like to share their home and living space with another person, for additional income, assistance with home maintenance, or other services. Home sharing is an alternative affordable housing option, as well as a way to build community. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 151 23-218 APPENDIX B: GLOSSARY OF TERMS JULY 10,2023 International Energy Conservation Code(IECC)2021, Maine Stretch Code: Maine's energy code is based on the IECC that is amended every three years. Maine adopted the 2015 IECC, which went into effect in 2021. The IECC 2021 policy was released and is two cycles ahead of the State's official code. Some towns and cities in Maine have adopted the IECC 2021, though they are only required to adopt the IECC 2015. The State's Uniform Building and Energy Code(MUBEC), along with local sustainability offices and clean energy advocates, successfully worked with the State legislature to create an updated energy code that allows for municipalities to adopt a stricter"stretch code". Municipalities can choose to adopt this code instead of the State's base code, IECC 2015. The stretch code will create a pathway to net-zero energy buildings over the next decade. Long-Term Control Plan: The City of Bangor created a Long-Term Control Plan in 1993, which was most recently updated in 2017. The initial plan laid out strategies to address combined sewer outflow(CSO) discharges and established long-term abatement measures with the goal of reducing CSOs by 80%. Bangor began Phase II of the plan in 2017, and it lays out a technology-based approach to evaluate CSO system conditions, alternate control measures, and financial impacts, among other impacts. Phase II goals are to assess progress made in abating CSOs, understand current baseline conditions compared to 1993, evaluate higher levels of CSO abatement, and coordinate the findings of the CSO abatement evaluations with those of the Sewer System Evaluation Survey Investigations conducted by the City. Low-impact design(LID): Low-impact design is a development practice that is designed to minimize water runoff. LID mimics the natural water balance by promoting practices to maintain the natural or pre- development water drainage process by allowing water to soak into the ground rather than flow into storm drains or ditches where it can contribute to flooding or pollution problems. These practices help preserve wetlands and other ecological habitats. Maine's Act to Create the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority(LD1694): This bill, passed in April 2022, establishes the Community Redevelopment Land Bank Authority (CRLBA), which will coordinate the acquisition of blighted, abandoned, and environmentally hazardous properties for redevelopment. The bill also allows for the creation of municipal redevelopment authorities to work with the CRLBA to transfer property and coordinate redevelopment. Maine Connectivity Authority: The Maine Connectivity Authority (MCA), established in 2021, is a quasi- governmental agency that seeks to achieve universal access to high-speed, affordable broadband internet in Maine. MCA works to ensure that there is effective, universally available broadband to allow Mainers to take advantage of the opportunities available through internet connectivity. Maine Department of Environmental Protection's(DEP)General Permit for Discharge of Stormwater from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems: A municipal separate storm water system (MS4) is a conveyance or system of conveyances designed for collecting stormwater, including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, gutters, or storm drains operated by a municipality that discharges directly to the waters of the State rather than to groundwater. The general permit of discharge of stormwater CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 152 23-218 APPENDIX B: GLOSSARY OF TERMS JULY 10,2023 authorizes the discharge of stormwater from a regulated MS4 to waters of the State other than groundwater provided that the MS4 is in an urban area. To be in compliance with the general permit, the municipality must have an updated stormwater program management plan, public involvement and participation, illicit discharge detection and elimination, construction site stormwater runoff control, post-construction stormwater management new development and redevelopment, and pollution prevention measures, among others. Maine DEP Stream Smart Crossing Guidelines: The Stream Smart Crossing Guidelines work to ensure that road crossings promote the natural movements of fish and wildlife and that normal stream processes can support a healthy habitat. These guidelines recommend that structures span the entire width of a stream, are at the right elevation for fish to pass through, match the slope of the stream, and utilize the natural materials, like rocks and vegetation, found at the bottom of the stream. Maine Flood Resilience Checklist: The Maine Flood Resilience Checklist is a self-assessment tool for Maine's communities to evaluate vulnerability to flood hazards and increase resilience. It can be used to see how well positioned a municipality is to prepare for, respond to, and recover from flooding events. It helps analyze risk and vulnerability to flooding, critical infrastructures and facilities ability to withstand flooding, community planning, social and economic vulnerability, and the natural environment. Maine LD 2003: LD 2003, or the "Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Commission to Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Zoning and Land Use Restrictions," went into effect in July 2022. Its goal is to alleviate the housing affordability issues in Maine by increasing housing opportunities. It requires towns and cities to increase housing density allowed in their zoning ordinances, including allowing additional units on lots zoned for single-family homes, allowing at least one accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on lots with existing single-family homes, and, in some areas, allowing for two- and one-half times the currently allowed housing units. The extent of this law is determined by growth areas, which are defined in a municipality's Comprehensive Plan. Maine Vernal Pool Special Area Management Plan: The Maine Vernal Pool Special Area Management Plan (Maine VP SAMP) is a voluntary mitigation option for projects impacting vernal pools in a specified area called the Designated Development Area. To use the Maine VP SAMP, an applicant pays a fee to the municipality which is then transferred to a third-party land conservation organization. Impacts to vernal pools are allowed in this Designated Development Area in exchange for payment of a fee that is used to conserve high quality vernal poolscapes in the rural area identified in the municipality's comprehensive plan. Multi-generational housing: Multi-generational housing is made up of three or more generations living under one roof. For example, a grandparent living with their child and grandchildren would be considered a multi-generational household. Often to accommodate this arrangement, a single-family home is renovated to include an apartment for a grandparent, or a home with separate kitchens or entrances. Zoning rules can prohibit a family from pursuing this type of arrangement. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 153 23-218 APPENDIX B: GLOSSARY OF TERMS JULY 10,2023 Percent for Art program: The Maine Percent for Art program was created in 1979 to provide art for publicly financed buildings. The law allows for an amount equal to one percent of the total construction budget to be set aside to purchase original artwork for the building. The project architect, an art selection committee made up of two representatives appointed by the contracting agency, and two art professionals appointed by the Maine Arts Commission recommend artwork to the contracting agency for final approval. Performance-based zoning: Performance-based zoning regulates the design and location of a development based on factors that relate directly to the development's site and the specific impacts of the development on its neighborhood. Performance zoning establishes standards based on goals to achieve a certain outcome and allows for flexibility in how that outcome is achieved. Riparian zone: A riparian zone is the area of land along a river, stream, or other body of water. Examples include a riverbank or floodplain. Riparian zones are different from surrounding land because their soil and vegetation are shaped by the water. These areas provide habitat, help maintain water quality, stabilize riverbanks, and their vegetation can reduce the velocity of floodwater. Traffic-calming toolbox: A traffic calming toolbox is a collection of strategies to slow vehicular traffic and improve safety for all road users. The toolbox would provide an overview of each strategy, its applicability, and implementation guidance. Strategies can range from temporary measures, such as painted lane markings or flex posts to permanent construction solutions such as mini traffic circles or curb bump outs. Universal design: Universal design is the design of buildings, products, or environments to make them accessible to all people regardless of age, disability, or other factors. Some examples of universal design features include at-grade entrances, light switches aligned with door handle height, lever door handles, doorway widths of 32 inches or greater, walk-in showers, etc. Weatherization Assistance Grants: The MaineHousing weatherization program provides grants to low- income homeowners and renters to reduce their energy costs by improving their energy efficiency. Improvements can include insulation, weather stripping, and some safety-related repairs. Central Heating Improvement Program (CHIP)grants can be used to repair or replace heating systems. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 154 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 ;�°%, 11 JJ 11 JJ'11., �� l�ll ll'f 111,�''', � . „ 111 J',, 11., 111.,;'°,,, l�l 11., ll ll'f 11 JJ'111.,;�°%, ��" l� '� ;�°%, ��° l� ll ll'f '� l�l 1. 1 ll ll'f 11111., '� The following plans and studies were reviewed and referenced in the development of this document and are hereby incorporated, by reference, as a part of the City of Bangor's Comprehensive Plan: • Bangor Economic Development Strategy (2022) • Bangor Stormwater Management Plan (2021) • Rolland F. Perry City Forest Management Plan (2021) • Bangor International Airport Master Plan (2021) • Bangor Parks & Recreation Master Plan (2021) • Bangor Broadband Strategic Plan and Roadmap (2020) • Recommendations to Improve the State of Housing in Bangor (2019) • Bangor Transit Study (2019) • Bangor Public Health &Community Services Strategic Plan (2018) • Bangor Livable Communities Action Plan (2018) • Bangor Waterfront Master Plan (2015) • Bangor Arts and Cultural Policy (2014) • Bangor School Department Facilities Master Plan CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 155 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 ;�°%, 11 JJ 11 JJ'11., �� l� ll ll'f 111,��,�, ll ll'f°; 111 ��I,,, 11 °; 11.,,�� l� l�l �' ,1111 J';,_�111� ;�°%, �� l� 11 %f ;�°%,�� l�;�°%,,.111.,�111�'�111 '� Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Demographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158 Housing Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Population Change. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158 Affordability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 Age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Housing Demand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Diversity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Housing Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Household Size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Housing Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 Educational Attainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Recent Housing Development . . . . . . . . . 239 Income and Poverty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 Challenges and opportunities. . . . . . . . . . 240 Impact on Services and Facilities. . . . . . . . .173 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242 Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177 Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Land Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177 gicycle and Pedestrian Facilities . . . . . . . . 245 Open Space. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179 Community Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Wetlands and Waterways . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Funded Projects in Bangor . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Physical Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Rail Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Habitat Areas and Protected Species . . . . . 190 gangor Landing and Waterfront . . . . . . . . .251 Open Space Conservation. . . . . . . . . . . . 193 gangor International Airport(BGR) . . . . . . .251 Challenges and Opportunities . . . . . . . . . 193 Maine Long-Range Transportation Plan . . . . 252 Climate Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 2012 Bangor Comprehensive Plan . . . . . . . 253 Resource Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Challenges and Opportunities . . . . . . . . . 253 Land Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198 Historic and Cultural Resource. . . . . . . . . . . .255 Existing Land Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Historic Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Zoning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Cultural Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Challenges and Opportunities . . . . . . . . . 209 Challenges and Opportunities . . . . . . . . . 260 Parks,Recreation,and Open Space. . . . . . . . .210 Community Services and Public Facilities . . . . .262 Municipal Parks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 Public safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 2021 Parks and Recreation Master Plan . . . . 214 Solid Waste. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Non-municipal Facilities and Programming . . 214 Stormwater and Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Open Space. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215 Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Challenges and Opportunities . . . . . . . . . 216 groadband . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Public Facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218 public Health and Community Services . . . . 267 Current Trends in Employment . . . . . . . . . 219 Commuter Trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Fiscal Capacity and Capital Investment Plan . . .271 Economic Advantages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 Fiscal Health in the Planning Context . . . . . .271 Bangor's Economic Development Revenue Capacity and Tax(Millage Rate) Strategy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 Maine Economic Development Strategy Debt Capacity and Capital Investments . . . . 276 2020-2029 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226 Important Themes for a Fiscally Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic . . . . . . 226 Resilient City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Challenges and Opportunities . . . . . . . . . 228 Challenges and Opportunities . . . . . . . . . 279 CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 156 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 111��I" 11 l�l 111 J' �� ,1 ll ll'f 1. 1' l�l 111�� ,1��I" l� In the fall of 2021, the City of Bangor(the City) initiated a comprehensive planning process. The City recognizes that since the 2012 Comprehensive Plan was completed, there have been many structural, economic, and policy changes affecting Bangor that should be addressed through an updated Comprehensive Plan. This planning effort will provide an opportunity for the community to come together to consider the current environment,the unique challenges of the moment, and to convey a unified set of goals for the future of Bangor. The plan will guide future policy and land use decisions for the next decade, based on an assessment of current conditions and the community's vision. The following inventory chapters provide an overview of topic areas, in accordance with the State of Maine Growth Management Act and identify challenges and opportunities to be addressed through recommendations and strategies in future phases of the planning process. This inventory lays the foundation for the community visioning process. 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Bangor was first incorporated as a town in 1791 and experienced economic and population growth through the 19th century, related to the thriving lumber and shipbuilding industries. In 2020, Bangor had a population of 31,753. From 2010 to 2020, Bangor experienced a slight decline in population of about 4%. This is indicative of a larger regional trend of population loss in northern and rural parts of Maine in the past decade. Bangor's population grew steadily until the mid-20th century, peaking in 1960 with a total population of 38,912. By 1970, the population had fallen nearly 15%to 33,168. Since then, Bangor's population has remained stable with fluctuations of+/-5%, while Maine has experienced consistent, although slowing, population growth over the past five decades. Bangor Population (1960 to 2017-21) 50,000 45,000 38,912 40,000 ' 35,000 µ 3,168 31,643 33,181 33 039 31,753 31,921 3 31,473 ' ��,�, .��„,�„,� .�� m � ' 30,000 .. � � � 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 Figure 01: Bangor 0 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2021 Population,1960 to 2021 Source:U.S. Census While 2018 projections from the Maine State Economist indicate a decline in Bangor's population in the next two decades, more recent trends indicate an uncertain future for population change in the region and the state. Declining birth rates that have not kept pace with death rates, as well as a net loss in population for Penobscot County due to out migration, has resulted in overall population decline in Bangor and the region. The projected population loss is commensurate with population projections for Penobscot County, while Maine's overall population is expected to grow through 2038. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 158 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Population Change CONTINUED It is important to note that these projections are based on data from 2018 and prior. Recent events, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the rapid growth of remote work, have resulted in unexpected migration patterns across the U.S. From 2020 to 2021, Bangor experienced a slight increase in population (0.5%) based on July 2021 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. This divergence from the projected population decline could be evidence of a pandemic-related trend of migration to small cities and rural areas from large metropolises. Maine has experienced an increase in in-migration since the pandemic began. However, it is difficult to predict whether this trend will continue long-term. In addition,the City recognizes the adverse impacts of population decline, and its efforts to stimulate economic growth are intended to reverse this trend and have likely contributed to recent growth. Population Projections (Bangor vs State through 2038) 36,000 1,500,000 34,000 1,400,000 32,000 �r�„�� ,�� ,�� m,� � �� prfl�� ildlr 0 1,300,000 s' 30,000 � � m 1,200,000 28,000 26,000 1,100,000 24,000 _ _ _ _ _ _ 1,000,000 2018 2023 2028 2033 2038 Bangor ��ME Figure 02: Population Projections Source:Maine State Economist CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 159 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Population Change CONTINUED Population Projections (Bangor vs County through 2038) 36,000 180,000 34,000 170,000 32,000 160,000 T ,� �� alll� �,,,,, o/� �i , r�o 30,000 - — _ «R. � ��o �� 150,000 U jl m 28,000 140,000 a 26,000 130,000 24,000 120,000 2018 2023 2028 2033 2038 Bangor ��11�A��p, County Figure 03:Population Projections Source:Maine State Economist CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 160 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Population Change CONTINUED � �f'y��iPi3Yd „ Ar9Yle Twp Charleston {��y,,.;,-�� Greenbush Garland 92% ��' �" 42� $� Alton -SJ% -5.2% �,,;;' , I Nudson � J 1.5% ;;; ,,,, ,,,, � Corinth '' , „�1"tf�z�e� ';, s.ai -42i „�::.. 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Pr4sp��:f �� 1(�`Ja �` � 131� � ', ,,,,,,, �� ;FirfYf51� " � Verona Isla'nd „ �� A i ; �1,.�/� Swanville �' O S% +'-O.OS% � StOCktOf1 SpYul95', iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Surry , 12.8% , / � % 3J% ��Yt4(�5�`bt � �� Belfast Searsport � �p/� ,, , Blue Hill `�'v.5°f ' 7.5% 22% � �;;,;;??"�"' -5.6% � � �m, ,,,,,,,,, �r;';';;,;,, , 0 6"'°es e , Figure 04: Population Projections , � i � i Source::Maine State Economist While declining population trends are typical for the region, there are some nearby communities that have experienced significant growth from 2016 to 2020. These same communities are expected to experience continued population growth through 2038.While significant population growth in nearby communities will have an impact on Bangor's economic growth and the regional labor force, conversely, the recent and projected loss of residents in other surrounding communities will also impact Bangor's growth and economy. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 161 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Population Change CONTINUED Net Migration, 2010-2019 Percent Population Change from Migration York County 5.8% Washington County -0.6% Waldo County 3.5% Somerset County -1.5% Sagadahoc County 2.6% Piscataquis County OJ% Penobscot County -0.4% IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Oxford County 2J% Lincoln County 4.3% Knox County 3.0% Kennebec County 1.3% Hancock County 3.5% Franklin County 0.4% Cumberland County 4.3% Aroostook County -3.8% ' Androscoggin County -1.0% -5% -3% -1% 1% 3% 5% 7% Figure 05: Net Migration,2010-2019 Source:U.S. Census Population Reference Bureau While Bangor does not have a significant seasonal population (fewer than 50 vacant units are identified as being for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use), this could increase over time, as the City looks to be a more desirable destination for visitors, especially related to recreational tourism. In understanding potential population growth or decline, the City should also consider current trends in migration in Maine that would not have been fully accounted for when the cited population projections were determined. Maine has benefited from a pandemic-related surge in migration away from large cities and to smaller cities and more rural areas. If the trend continues, this could have a long-term impact on Bangor. Additionally, the designation of Bangor as a resettlement site for refugees and asylum seekers will bring people to Bangor. While initial plans only provide for resettlement of up to 50 new residents in the City's first year as a resettlement community beginning in the fall of 2022,this number could grow in future years, depending on the success of resettlement efforts and the availability of services and resources. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 162 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Population Change CONTINUED Bangor has a densely developed downtown core, as well as rural areas to the north and west. Overall, the City's population density is notably higher than Penobscot County or the state. Population Density (2017-21 residents per square mile) 1,000 923 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 43 39 _ II��}��pp111�Vpp11Vpp11Vpp11Vpp11VppN_ Bangor P.County ME Figure 06: Population Density Source: American CommunitySurvey CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 163 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Age Based on the median age of its residents, Maine is the oldest state in the nation. Bangor's median age is younger (37.9)compared to the state (44.7), but the City's older population is growing. Bangor has a greater share of adults aged 30 to 69 than both the County and the State. While the City has seen an increase in residents ages 55 to 79, there has been a decline in working-age residents ages 35 to 54 as well as for those under 25. Median Age (2017-21) 50.0 ' 45.0 42.2 44J 39.0 ' 40.0 ' 35.0 ' 30.0 25.0 ' 20.0 15.0 ' 10.0 5.0 , Figure 07: Median Age 0.0 _ _ _ _ _ Bangor P.County ME Source:American Community Survey Population Change by Age (2010 to 2017-21) 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% _. _ '�_ _ ' -10% IIIIIIIIIIIII lllllllllllll -20% -30% -40% Figure 08: Population Change ae�`'� ��`��oti��oti��p��`�p��c��c��`��c��` ��x by Age J� `' �o �`� �o �y� ,�o �,� �o �� o �,� �o �� o �� o Source:U.S. Census,American Community Survey CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 164 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Age CONTINUED While the City's total population has not changed dramatically in recent years, the shifts in age of Bangor residents will have an impact on the labor force, school enrollment, housing needs, and other services. A growing population of retired and elderly residents suggests a smaller resident workforce, less spending potential to support the local economy due to fixed incomes, and the need for additional healthcare and social services. A shrinking population of families and adults below the age of 60 suggests a potential reduction in school enrollment, a reduction in demand for services such as parks and recreation, and fewer households with working adults. While Bangor is trending toward an older population,the City has a significantly higher share of population between the age of 30 and 69 than both Penobscot County and the State. This age range includes the highest income earners of those who are working. 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Community feedback provided for the recently completed Economic Development Strategy indicated a desire for a more diverse and inclusive community, and the plan provides recommended strategies for achieving this desire. Diversity Indicators (2017-21 Share of Population) 30% 27.1% 25% 20% 15% 13.6% 0 10% 7.2% 7.8% 5.1% 5.1% 0 4.1% 3.6% 5/0 1.8% 3.0% 0.9% I 1.3% ' 0% _ _ _ _ _ Bangor P.County ME US i�Non-White Population uuuui Foreign-Born Less than"very well"English proficiency Figurel0: Diversity Indicators Source:American Community Survey While Bangor's population is 90%white, the City has become more diverse in the past decade. This trend is likely to continue, with efforts by the City to increase diversity and encourage new Mainers to relocate to Bangor. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 166 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Diversity CONTINUED Race and Hispanic Origin (2017-21) 0.8%_ 1.0% 1J% 3.2% 2.9% White alone 2.3% °�� Black or African American alone ■American Indian and Alaska Native alone Asian alone Some other race alone �� Two or more races ■Hispanic or Latino 88.2% Figure 11: Race and Hispanic Origin,2017-21 Source:American Community Survey Household Size Bangor has a slightly lower average household size (all people occupying a housing unit)compared to the state, and a smaller share of family households (two or more persons related by birth, marriage, or adoption living together) than both the County and the State. Bangor's average household size has remained lower than the County and state average, at 2.1 persons per household compared to 2.3 for the County and state. Average household size data from 2014-2019 (ACS 5-year estimates) indicate a slight increase in household size, which follows a national trend of increasing household size since 2010 after decades of shrinking household size. This recent increase in household size can be partially attributed to an increase in shared living quarters, often an adult child or parent of the householder. Increasing household size is a potential indicator of the lack of available and affordable housing. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 167 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Household Size CONTINUED Average Household Size (2017-21) 3.0 2.5 2.3 2.3 _ 2.1 2.0 _ 1.5 _ 1.0 _ ' 0.5 _ ; Figure 12: Average ' Household Size 0.0 _ , Source:American Bangor P.County ME Community Survey Similarly, Bangor also has a smaller percentage of family households (including two or more persons related by birth, marriage, or adoption living together)than the county or state, and more individuals living alone or sharing housing with non-relatives (non-family households). In correlation with Bangor's lower average household size and smaller share of family households, the City also has a greater percentage of single- person households (40.3%) compared to the County (30.5%) and state (30.5%). This characteristic is typical of most cities when compared to surrounding suburbs or rural areas. Family vs Non-Family Households (2017-21) ' iooro 90% 80% miiii Bangor uuuui p.County ME 70% 0 61.0% _ _ 0 59.4/o 60% 48.0% _ �2'�% 0 50% 40.6% 39.0% ' 40% 30% 20% 10% - - - - -- Figure 13: Family vs Non- 0% Family Households Family Households(share of total) Non-Family Households(share of total) Source:American Community Survey CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 168 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Educational Attainment Approximately 37% of Bangor residents have a bachelor's degree or higher, although nearly the same share (33%) of residents did not continue education past high school. Bangor's residents are generally more educated than those of the County and the State, with a greater share of residents holding a higher degree and a smaller percentage of residents with only a high school diploma. Additionally, educational attainment in Bangor has increased, with more residents holding bachelor, graduate, or professional degrees in 2019 than in 2010 and fewer residents who did not complete high school or who hold a high school diploma only. Educational Attainment (2��-2�� Less than 9th grade Graduate or 1% professional degree 15% ��,, High School,no ,uu�� „�u� diploma Bachelor's degree ��° 4% 22% ' ' Associate's degree 11% ,/G��% II ��o��,,,,,,,, High school i/,�� Some college,no graduate(includes 6rr��f f�� J�,, ` equivalencY) degree - 29�0 18% Figure 14: Educational Attainment Source:American Community Survey CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 169 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Educational Attainment CONTINUED Educational Attainment (2017-21) 35% 30% - i��iBangor _ �„ uuuui P.County 25% -_ — �� _ _ ME 20% -� - �� . � - ��F; ; 15% - - �� . �� — -- ��F; ; - 10% - - �� . �� F; ; . �� ; 5% - � �� 2 � , IVU�VV II�� i � �,��i ��i, , 0% _ ,,i _ iv/i ,,t,,,,� �,ii Less than 9th High School, High school Some college, Associate's Bachelor's Graduate or grade no diploma graduate no degree degree degree professional (includes degree equivalency) Figure 15: Educational Attainment Source:American Community Survey Educational Attainment Trends (2010 vs 2017-21) 35% 30% IIIIIIIII 2010 I�2017-21 25% 20% 15% 10% '' 5% ' 0% �I°I°I°I°I°I°I°II _ _ Less than 9th High School, High school Some college, Associate's Bachelor's Graduate or grade no diploma graduate no degree degree degree professional (includes degree equivalency) Figure 16: Educational Attainment Trends Source:American Community Survey CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 170 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Income and Poverty Nearly one-fifth (18.9%) of the City's population is living below the federal poverty line, a significantly greater percentage of the population compared to the state (11.8%) and the County (14.8%). Poverty disproportionately affects children, with more than one-quarter(26.5%) of all residents under the age of 18 living in households below the federal poverty level. Poverty Rate (2017-21) ' zoro 16.1% ' 16% 13.8% ' 12% 11.4% _ ' 8% ' 4% ' 0% Bangor P.County ME Figure 17: Poverty Rate Source:American Community Survey Bangor's median household income of$46,625 is nearly 20% lower than that of the state and slightly lower than Penobscot County. One impact of the high poverty rate and lower median income is that Bangor residents are less stable in their housing situation, with fewer residents in the same home year to year than other residents of Penobscot County and the State. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 171 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Income and Poverty CONTINUED Median Household Income(2017-21) 80,000 70,000 63,182 ' 60,000 55,125 _ 49,652 ' 50,000 ' 40,000 ' 30,000 ' 20,000 Figure 18: Median 10,000 - - - - ' Household Income 0 _ ', Source:American Bangor P.County ME CommunitySurvey Same Residence as One Year Prior (2017-21) ' iooro 84.9% 87.4% 78.5% 80% 60% ' 40% 20% 0% Figure 19:Same Residence Percent in same residence as One Year Prior Source:American i�Bangor uuuui P.County Maine CommunitySurvey Bangor has a larger share of households with incomes earning less than $25,000 per year and a lower share of households earning $50,000 or more per year than both Penobscot County and the State. Bangor has a comparable share of households earning between $25,000 and $50,000 per year as Penobscot County, with a slightly higher share of households in that range than the state. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 172 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Income and Poverty CONTINUED Percentage of Households by Income (2017-21) $200,000 or more �IIIIIIIIIIIIIII�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII �� $150,000 to$199,999 �IIIIIIIIIIIIII�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII �� $100,000 to$149,999 �IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� � � $75,000 to$99,999 �IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 50 000 to 74 999 �IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� $ , $ , $35,000 to$49,999 �Illllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll�llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll�llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllf $25,000 to$34,999 �IIIIIIIIIIIIII�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII $15,000 to$24,999 �IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII'�� $10,000 to$14,999 �Illllllllllllll�lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllf Less than$10,000 �Illllllllllllll�llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllf 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% ME uuuui P.County i�Bangor Figure 20: Percentage of Households by Income Source:American Community Survey Impact on Services and Facilities While the City's overall population declined over the 2010s, the population of residents aged 55 and over grew. The expected population decline and shifting demographics will have vastly different impacts on services and facilities. 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The 2021 - 2022 school year has seen a slight increase in enrollment from the previous year. Still, based on population projections and trending demographic shifts, student enrollment will likely not return to past enrollment rates of 10 years ago. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 174 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Impact on Services and Facilities CONTINUED Bangor Public Schools -Total Enrollment ' 4,000 3,800 3,741 _ 3,677 3,688 3,656 3,673 3,613 ' 3,600 3,527 3,543 3,535 -3 514 ��, ,�� 3,378 ' 3,400 ' 3,200 ' 3,000 �`L �'h .�D� .�� .�co �� .�<b .��i �O ti �,`L O�� p"��' p'�� p'��` p'�� p'��O p'�1 p'�� 1� p`L� pti ti ti ti ti ti ti ti ti � ti ti Figure 22: Bangor Public Schools-Total Enrollment Source:Bangor Public Schools Shifting demographics are also changing the type of housing that is needed. With a decrease in average household size and a growing senior population, there is a need for smaller housing units with access to transit, recreation, and other public and social services. In addition, an aging population combined with a growing unhoused population has put an increased demand on the City's ability to provide adequate services for residents, even as the total population has decreased. Overall, Maine's population is also aging, but Bangor remains younger than the rest of the state. Other factors affecting the demand for services in Bangor include the poverty rate and disability rate. Nearly one-fifth of residents are living below the federal poverty line, and more than one-fifth of residents are living with a disability. As a result, there is a greater need for certain City and community services, including public health,social programs,safe and affordable housing, and access to transportation. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 175 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Impact on Services and Facilities CONTINUED Percent of Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population With a Disability (2017-21) ' 25.0% 21.7% ' 20.0% 17.8%0 15.8% ' 15.0% ' 10.0% 5.0% 0.0% Bangor P.County ME i�Bangor uuuui P.County ME Figure 23: Percent of Population with a Disability,2019 Source:American Community Survey CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 176 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 11.,,�� Il °;%'111111 J' �; ,1'�� Il��°��i� 11.,,�� 11 l�l Land Cover The City of Bangor covers 34.7 square miles with land cover that varies from a densely developed downtown to rural farmland and forest areas to the north and west. Developed areas cover a significant share of south Bangor, with the densest development downtown, along the Penobscot River waterfront area, and near the I-95 corridor. ,._., _ _ � '�. w��,, �� '�, � �"�R 1f^NP1 "'�0,� ��jyl��i�d� �Ufiu � `�, � ,�,;`.. ° ,��, . ,"J� �' � �� \•� �" �*�� P '"% ,ru, �1 k� �r �'� � � I �r � '1"�y �r "� ,q° � � w� ""�' �'� � a�(�� m,�� i�p�91� ��. o� � `�w�. �;'r�G�� 'L. �'" � ��Su �;�,�� i 1 f ,�,� Fl j� ' � ` �� ti 'J" �, �d� 1 ',��bi„, �nr �I�� i� l 1�� ( �r�k� �� rt�%0� �' � � ��p p ? � ��"� '�� r �� r��`� � �� ,`�� x � �p,�r,�� 5��, � � b ��, o �m � � ;� 1 i "d I�i �" �� :n �"n,�� dR , ��""^�'"�'�"if-1 �` ,'A� ��1a 9s �f�� .J�P �� N��a� l� i i� ��i � ,�1" �' ��tfl W �k � ��µl � �J r�1, � „ r � �r��iW�� r � �� r�� I rr i � '�'' ' N 9 ;i � r ., „t�. �W "�i�� sT ufi�'p � ..r�p �J� '�J1�11 I '��/��4�"'�f� �� ) �i � � l 1 � � � !' � rrii �� N4 i � �ry 0'�y , ��R fG4 10 "��4➢'/J/k f /u�/9j �1�V;�(�I� �� G �� ""��U d p '� '� �'��l!�� '✓�� (�!��il �1�� '�'`� rN r z� p�U�7f'�"` bN �i',�,p(�� I i� �� v., �� . �a�� „� � '��`' ��b �w�� r�, ��l �� r,,,,�' l� l't' � i i� �� '�' �'��, � ��r �4� k' ��v � �' � �",� ' � � '��'rc�.N u '� � v�r� � � � �'h i n �!a >.�� , r �r , r � �� Legend � A� N �� n � '�°� � ,� �r�l� 2019 Lantl Cover i . . �1�� ,i�'� �� , � i�. � � '�'mrT a u Poi"� � � Nf q�l..;, ��/ir , y��L. � �Ir�"" !�� Value � � r � '�,��( � ,��t a l� � ��'�`- Yr��'�"" i � � opeowaeer � �(� �'� � �� r �v�Y�/� /� l '� "' '�� f Developed,Open Space � ��,¢, `p r� �4 , �� , �� 'i ��m �� 'Y � C �ur �`�°( i,'�rl �� ,��,��DeveloPed.Low Intenslry A^ Q � I ,, � �' IV� I I , �y �,,;��, ' �Developed,Medlum Intenslry ��r� �� ,�I I'� p� '��' Developed High Intensiry Barren ��l `� �'��' �rol � ��Land(Rock/Sand/Clay) �. � �,�,�� i� ' ��Dedduous Forest � � � � �i� �i'�v , �� I� �� , Evergreen Forest 1�� . � ��ry � � ��I�� I! �Mlxed Forest � �.o �`-��, rf If___�Shrub � °� V 1 :�.� �t 7�` � , d�r � r � Grssslsnd/Herbsceous Pssture/ ✓ �._____� 1�,x,�'!'�� !I�i,a �rou:� J, %�, �Hay 1 -�� , � CultivatedCrops � �� „ J . �.,:�' �)�,� � ��: � 0 1 Mlles ��WoodY Wetlsnds �� I Emergent Herbaceous Wetlands Figure 24: 2019 Land Cover Tree canopy Tree canopy is concentrated in the north of Bangor but is also found in developed residential and commercial areas. The presence of street trees in Bangor's urban neighborhoods is an asset that the City would like to ensure is maintained, although that canopy is incomplete, and the City has no active street tree planting program. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 177 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Land Cover CONTINUED The Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for planting, maintenance, and removal of street trees within the public right-of-way. The City does not currently have an inventory of street trees or complete data on the location,type, and condition of street trees. In an effort to improve the City's approach to street trees, the Tree Board was reestablished to help guide management and planning and to identify where trees previously existed and were removed. DPW has also begun collecting and maintaining data on street trees and tree maintenance. Land cover change Land cover has not changed dramatically in Bangor from 2001 to 2019. Most change was experienced in forested areas and urban areas with the most prominent land cover change occurring outside of the core of the City in forested and urban areas. The map below shows changed areas in Bangor based upon their 2019 land cover. _ -� ,,�,r �� , ._. - 'j�i .._.._• -._-•—� ��_ l� w /�� - � � ll r � r�d� �� '` �, , ,'. � � . � �� .�� . 1 adf fG ��r �. .!� %/� ? , � d / ��„��% '.�� `� / ��/ � �r .;� �w,,�. �,<< % ,r�a,,,,r, �^ �li�. , � �. � , �� , m ,d ��lll r`'�a, /� � `� �� xv� ��yv �� ' u �i�� ,u�� . 1� a, �� rl'��1 . ��H�I�� "yl � ' ;��; w ;� . � / ,, �� »�l1� �� v r//yY %f j,,! � i/o % �i! ��lr�, ��111, %/ � �1 «1/ /��'u� � ` � � f ,a;,. � �� // ` ......... 1 � �'� '�rv,;, �%7�!I ,;r,�%'�� " ' ��IIN� �� '� 1i r, j � e F -�7 r �� t/� I�Y �, ''�� . � 0 ` � P�� 1 � y � �� r � �� yim [lN� a �� i �i 'd� �� 2.��A,; �a- , �� e, � � ��, i Legend , „ � ,� ,u tis. i ; ' . . � e� n' , . ., �J°°� wwu No Change I . . ° � � �.___ t , '� o- '1hlUllk � . ....� 1 a, ° �ii - ' ' ��j m Wster Chsnge i � a : � � VI�� . _ , ��i ,"'~ UrbanChange j 4 �1 �Mrc�rvq Wetland wlthln Class Change �/�� " �� Herbaceous Wetland Change 11�QII�� ` , � � � .:, � .� � ��Ag Hay/Pasture Change Cultivated � 1'� , ' ' �� Crop Change 1 + �� ' � ��~ � u Hay�Pasture Change 1 � �. N� 1 �� / � �Persistant Grass and Shrub Change 1 �j � ° � �p'� � �Barren Change � ,�y1 �fo �u�� Forest-Theme Change ,my� � ,FiO,�, 4 -i �Woody WetlsndChsnge � � ' . -�,,,�, ��.. ; � �C � / ' �,•//J J� � _ \��/'`P e 0 1�Mlles `— � � I I I i Figure 25: Land Cover Change Source:Maine High Resolution Land Cover Data CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 178 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Open Space One of Bangor's greatest assets is the availability of and access to parks and open space. More than half(51%) of the City's open space area is dedicated to parks, and preserves comprise nearly one-third of open space. Bangor has more than 50 miles of trails located primarily within open space land including parks and preserves maintained by the City of Bangor and the Bangor Land Trust (BLT). BLT was founded in 2001 to protect and preserve natural areas for public benefit. The organization owns and maintains several preserves in Bangor including the Penjajawoc Preserve and Walden-Parke Preserve. The City of Bangor maintains approximately 39 miles of trails through the City park system, including City Forest, Brown Woods, Essex Woods, Kenduskeag Stream Park, and Prentiss Woods. The 2008 Trails Report, developed through a partnership of the BLT, Keep Bangor Beautiful, and the City, recommends the development of an interconnected network of trails and identifies potential trail segments to prioritize. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 179 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Wetlands and Waterways PenobscotRiver Bangor is located within the Lower Penobscot watershed subbasin where the Kenduskeag Stream flows into the Penobscot River. The City has 4.7 miles of riverbank along the Penobscot River. North of Bangor, the river is characterized by numerous rapids and common bedrock outcrops. South of Bangor, the river is tidally influenced and is characterized by bluffs of unconsolidated material and bedrock cliffs with fringing salt marshes in protected areas. In 2013,the Veazie Dam was removed to reopen the river to sea-run fish. p � , �� '� �� m� ,� ,� e, ��y '��,�,� �� -�� ""„� �� '"�� p�� F �"�w..,'��yr ��u y ,. � u�+�.� � �,�� u "' '�w�.�r �I�� 1w�� ` ��.F '��akn�Y� i.�i�"�w,�,-,�,wN� � � ��. ��,�. �i� F�,�: � ry�e� Y i'i iy�llil'�i � i� V��I��'��'� • � �• �""�°-�" �f�� p � � �� ^ ,a„� " � ��, r a rT � ��, w � �s��a, �i` � � ' d'� r�� Figure 26: Penobscot Watershed Source:Natural Resource Council of Maine CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 180 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Wetlands and Waterways CONTINUED Watersheds Bangor's watersheds are primarily associated with the Penjajawoc and Kenduskeag Streams, with all watersheds ultimately draining into the Penobscot River. Six of Bangor's streams and associated watersheds have been classified by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) as Urban Impaired Streams, including: • Penjajawoc Stream • Arctic Brook • Birch Stream • Capehart Brook • Shaw Brook • Sucker Brook _ - - -••. _ - - •�, _ - - �•, _ - - ' '�., _ - .� _ _ _ - - ... _ _� - ' � �,,,, n '�. _ - , �� '�. •- ' � �� % ''� � ��, % � , :' ; �' �` ,� ,. ; .: �� o�-,,,,, � ; ; � � �;, � • �� :�,��p „ ; � ��, � � . ? ��ll�, �; � � � � d.':uro�aum6taaw�&�rrar,ala � � ��'� �.� !;" � .,. ��J� !� `� � %� �r��i�,�re�a�iM��!�r��r�Y��m�map � i � .��4�'�`10m�1�1 �ll��i�m��l��tu�Vi�� i � �� lll��Yw9��° � _i `, �� illl� �ollll�ll�� '� ( � � , • � ��u�� , �. 11� ��„��„��«��,,,�� - �:,,,�� ll��,�� ; 1�///////i,f,,,�l �i° ��ii��"` , '� � �oi �� i�l�� ;-'� � ,,,�¶ �i�,�'� �%Gi ��11��(('��%��'�J;;;; .,, k •/t�..� Le9end �r�� /0 U, ��ti �� III��:� % NAME �'� '�� /�� ' �'��f�� j /� j Arctic Brook(Valley Ave) ��// � � � � ��Blrch Stream ��111�11y��111b1 ��omi �� /�//ff ///i��r�� /�yj/ CapehartBrook ��f��j��f�,/1ID� �,'`, /� ....PenlalawocSheam ��%9/iii/%i/iiiii�/r irrrr/%1�� ! i i �\,�^r e 0 1 Miles Shaw Brook � I � ' f��Sucker Brook Figure 27: Impaired Watersheds CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 181 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Wetlands and Waterways CONTINUED A stream is considered impaired if it fails to meet water quality standards. With the exception of the lower segment of the Kenduskeag Stream, which is a Class C waterway, streams in Bangor are Class B waterways. Class B waters have fewer restrictions on activities but still maintain high water quality criteria. Class C waters have the least restrictions on use and the lowest (but not low) water quality criteria. Class C waters are still good quality, but the margin for error before significant degradation might occur in these waters in the event of an additional stressor being introduced (such as a spill or a drought) is the least. All six of Bangor's impaired streams are listed on Maine DEP's Nonpoint Source (NPS) Priority Watershed List. The purpose of this list is to encourage nonpoint source abatement work in the most vulnerable watersheds and to incentivize communities to take action to restore or protect impaired streams. The priority list was identified based on known pollution source, development risk, and other factors. _ - - ��•. _ - - - ��. _ - - � '•. _ - - - '�. ,_ - - k ��, _ _ _ ••. - ' " � ��, '�. - " �` � � �G, � �''• `� : . , . ; , - � , , ,. . , , ' ; ;' f i � � � �• i „w�r � i , 1 �� „„�, i �! � ; � i j ! � �� J 21 i ;` I �f1/ �1 i y �--. ! ';; i � � i i, ,/ ' 1 , I � � � i i � "; � � `� ;, ,� .1/ 111 '; �� . �. � �� i �i 1 �` : ' �i °� ` /" ,1 r. i �� - � � i �� ,� , � �� Legend �� — '"�, � Moderate to Good Potentlal Yleld i � � _ ' ,\•,�ir�f e I—+t—��Mlles Illlllllllllllff(F EXCellent Potentlal Yleld �_..—..—..�.. .. - Figure 28: Aquifers Source:Maine Geological Survey Open Data CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 182 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Wetlands and Waterways CONTINUED Aquifers Bangor has limited aquifers. The three sand and gravel aquifers in the City are located in the northern area near Pushaw Road and in the southeast corner of the City, by Mount Hope Cemetery. These aquifers are classified by the Maine Geological Survey as having surficial deposits with "moderate to good" potential ground-water yield, with the exception of a small area along Pushaw Road that is classified as "good to excellent." Bangor's aquifers are remote from threats associated with industrial uses, which are clustered in the southwest corner of the City. Y�,. � ' i n C ' _ _ _ _ _ J �� a . , _ <p .�r ' a,J ?' .' 'ti �I��G �'�� F?, y YU 11 Y� � J i , 'l�'�'.'� �'- £A � . .% . S�� p % I : Y � M iv . �._' � .� �'.1/ � ry� `1 f � [_ })f`iCflUf Y C } /; � „' . oJ J uiid m r 1 � � '�� 1 Ja� "�Q i'�� v c , 1i r;'k ¢�K� ` � _ �r "m� �!r;,` ' ` � ^t ° ? � . � � u . � ` �3 � i t, v�'- *,, �` � ,f I �l%, t �� . � �. � ° • � a •, �, . '� .. � ; 1 .< <�ec+a,� ',.� N l—. . � y� � � w �� ;� �, 1 �� 'E, i��, v�� , . ��. � ' cyr �r��a � ., � � � c�`� �, � �! `�' <,.j� �i l co�,` r a � �u. �� ` . ��MtiY\r°� 1 ��. �'�o�� K iw�� . F�� . �, . ' %/ " ' Y �v;J . 7 1 k Fm� _ �� fP�o. , ��o�� F�`i.r i��iiFnrd� ° ` , �,y. �, n j �, n�� Q ' J �� . qr.r'� � rb r C,�+r� ,.� i j . �`� ��c,� i� � � �> � , i , i y � �' .�r r� !� r> ��ar y�� ,:��: i' �i ,�ri ° °/• i�av z'�c i 'b'cr.' � r� � , c ` t � - �aud ' �p :.,i�' � ��,OI 1 V leir , ,: �,• Y i� Nt Sr 11CofPeY y�"��,yr . / o k „�c'y%r•• �: �w�rN I¢ti.isii al � .� ! � �> ° } �4rrn �� ` �.� �rrY '� l 5 1' a .1 ' /. i . ` _ — ' � ��./�� o �M��ies Legend 1�-, . ' � I � ' ;.Wetlands Figure 29: Wetlands Wetlands Wetland areas in Bangor are concentrated in the northeast corner of the City. Mapped wetlands cover 6% of Bangor. In addition, smaller unmapped wetlands exist throughout the City. The largest wetland area in Bangor is the Penjajawoc Marsh. With the commercial development of the Bangor Mall area adjacent to the marsh and encroaching upon sensitive habitat areas, the City established the Penjajawoc Marsh Bangor Mall CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 183 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Wetlands and Waterways CONTINUED Management Commission to oversee development around the marsh and to develop a management plan to preserve habitat areas and protect public access to natural areas. �-•'VJ�'�UF3f�.• � � � �''e 4 ��, ,i,� :�� ,�� „xxuiW��iWV� `• � i � � , � „ � ��a�' ';, ° � � .��,.. � � S .; 'S� 1° {!��"�,,,� � �^ Fur.w� ��i ; � <� „v�� t i . %' �� '��K4�Vlrv�(!�ia�� ,,� . �x., � ��i � � ��w�� m �� i ��"m� �1NWl�� y��` b �"� " ' s ` �, � �� i, � oa� ,a � ��: � �1N��,��°� , �'�� U�r��i 'w' ��-^ . �eaa '� �� i � i � ��;r ti i F� 1 ( ( � � i m � �� d � " (' " f ' I, .�1��I��1 1 tS'� NlJy��y�� d �� ' ?��^' 1 n�' � �� iriq� Y ni�.- � �' y�,��`,� 1 1� � l'"'.� � ��0,�qG � Mi11o�f A:�i w �rv.. , ,11� `G� � /^ i u�t�� ( \ :� U � v � 1��.IIIr q ��f�';�riq��7 � 1�p'ry�RII al,�p; ;�'�yyy��,� y� �, jmiIIII�4W11111u r�liii,�^�ixi u i � � � ��,� ,� Legend �1 Cdf Y "'c . , , �:F�� r, . - Flootl Zones '�'uias o c+ 1 /'�wi>>� FLD_ZONE �1 � �'�u�" 9_� � , IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII A � — � '" �`;, �� e 0 1 Mlles IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIV AE 1�..�..�..�. I�--H—�� X Figure 30: Flood Zones Flood and Shoreland Zones Bangor's Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)-mapped flood zones are primarily associated with the Penobscot River, Penjajawoc Stream, Kenduskeag Stream, and the Osgood Brook. Most flood hazard areas are 100-year flood plains (Zones A and AE). Most, but not all, of the City's flood hazard areas are zoned as Resource Protection or Stream Protection areas. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 184 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Wetlands and Waterways CONTINUED The City's Shoreland Zone Overlay district is comprised of all land areas within: • 250 feet of the normal high-water line of any great pond or river • 75 feet, horizontal distance, of the upland edge of a coastal wetland, including all areas affected by tidal action • 75 feet, horizontal distance, of the upland edge of defined freshwater wetlands • 75 feet, horizontal distance, of the normal high-water line of certain streams The Shoreland Zone establishes specific requirements and limitations for land use, clearing of vegetation, sewage disposal,soil stabilization, and other development activities within the defined areas. ..�J��-. _ ,��j��,� _ � �'��„m� - -'�T � �'/ ,n _ - - /� �;. �%�j � ,,, `%�rj�, ,, r �� ,�: ��. , i /� ,ii ,>_ „ ,.�+� i��!i� ,. ` ��,r � � � y, :j �y ,, ' t�,, ��%%%ii/�i%�.,, � !�/ii �/%%��v, r .1 �/��/��iifio,, ,,� / ,,,,,;�ii ; , �ii� � �� ; r �� <o � � j �,' � ��j � � ;� �/ .,r1 1 �� f� �� 1 � i � � �f% i,. y .., � � 9 O � b � E � 0 G �� .a�'`i� j��/! .. ' r ' `I 1 i t � � � ��ii � �' 1... � / < ` c,�,, �l/O%� r �, � /� j „ / c;�, �r ! F � I 1 1 � � g 1 ( �� . � � 5'' � ��/////f//i` ° �w � ��j ' h, N �9� 1 i' i - //O v� N�� $ ��;�� F � i /�� ; � �:. � '�F i a�, � ��o° ' � �n� a "�" v ..�i �� '� r� r. ��Uo�l;�� ,. � / � : ��i � c �., j . . � ��l�l( t �� 1 �q r �%��rlp�. �yrll ; N u< u E S 1�f �° � y o ��o/f � r�nd µy' � irn /� t I r,I � ' / Y��L` ;Cof Y / ; I qrflnE t,�� i. � ; IID „ U 1� �ui�.� %f � Y � � �i - - ' ��`,�,� e o �M�ies Legend l— ' , � I � � 1/�/G,%O/Shoreland Zone Overlay Figure 31: Shoreland Zone Overlay CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 185 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Physical Assets Topography Bangor's elevation ranges from 10 feet above sea level at the Penobscot River to 340 feet above sea level in the northwest corner of the City. The most notable areas of steeper slopes can be found along the Kenduskeag Stream. _ - - -�•. _ - - - �•. _ - - � ��. _ - - - �•. _ _ - . ��, _ - � ' '�. - - - ' �„ � F � �'� ; '�; :� � � i ; ,: � � !i ; � r `� � 1 ; ;1 i ;J , , ' I//��, 1 ,1! �� I'l�lllr;„ 1i i � 4 �! " i.�. �,,' d; i i , � � ^ � i � � `� . t, � , � ,. � � i '� i ; . _. � ° �.: � : ;. ; �, i �� ;j:. ��" j � r �: ; ;i 1 1 ;�. '1 � :1 �, :1 I�,:' ;1 ; : � � ��i u� � �t ,� ,�..�..�..�..� / �i . _ — — � �`'.. ..'r e o 0.9 M�ies Legend j,_.._..--•—" �� F—�--I--�� 20 Foot Contour Figure 32:Topography Soi/s Bangor's soils vary considerably in drainage characteristics but are evenly distributed between well-drained and poorly drained soils. The downtown and other areas along the Penobscot River are characterized as well-drained or moderately well-drained soils. Poorly drained or very poorly drained soils are more prominent in the northern half of the City. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 186 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Physical Assets CONTINUED �,, ,� ,� �� ,!,' '�N` '��r or,� ��f I� ��1/�f%rfi'io� II�� // / �J I tiNl iy� � � '��,��F III r Cl��J�,,,,dx flN'� ��7�p��1 �/� 1�/ p �j� ("%��„ �(� �d n��/Ji p, a� � �fl � �l� r�/ �� i� / � �` � � ' �"w �� 'n� u, ,�, �f � �-0� � ,�, I��U� ��. � � �� 'W8� � q �ov�. � �%,u^ ��p��ry�'i��aD' idi�"�. ��re�A i�� 1111�111 r �91��U��j'�u� i �i ��fl�',, u, I �"�p� � I �� H� i J� "'�IQ � � iu � ✓�'Gr�i�no�MA �� d//�f'�� r �1 � ��,�i�ryp �� . p pp �.. , m4 r luu� nlu �� ' � 1 �"�1�kN6, iI��!� l��a � I� �!�Ni frl�l� �t�irr /i�� %. ��„�i�f��/��I��oq�o1� � �� 1� � I lN,� ' A f��} �� h� / /�� M�k'�� N�pqy,i � �1 . � � �' 76� �", i �� MflV� //„�i� i � ��ir �11. �� l) ��i �� i n� �� ;� �; �'"`�� a� �.� � �/ �F N�,�� 1N� �(9�y,�N �i� i a i i rc� �"�� w i i 111� � /G/��y ��, �� , � '�� :�. � • � 'i111N �� ^)1� I ��' 4 � ' �1 1 f A� (ll ..��ll .� i �p� N➢ 1/f � � 0�/�/ U �� ,�) i �Bu, � r° 1 ��J 1�/�� fi� �fl�� ;' �� " �� '�i . ��ff /��/ io ,'��:. /� ',�/ ..,A,��, ��tl{,„, %�!J,� / ,��'�r � .. �� r, � �pi � �W(1�`+� l� q�. ' J��JIf�...�! y;��I�i/ �l �� F��)J��7 4 y��i �� i i��ii �� n� � � ��ii� ��' � �f�y� �� _i::.•. �)Jl�, %�ii �, ,,,�� „' � �)��' � ;"'q� ,�w�" w� ��J��j��10ti ��. 1�� : . 11 �%j'�,, �� ,��I��min��m,�b ��j��f�n /% ,1 (U II� IiP�� YIIU;"rro9�ryl;�"�` �� %7q�„W� �'. ��,•' Soilnsend I)�J (II ��`-'-'+ Draina9e � � � I�� fi�� °�� IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Excesslvery dralned u� / � qy��i��'�� u�y��yd� ""� �� Somewhstexcesslverydrslned M��li � r ,�� +�� °' � Welldralned �, � �N � .'� �� " � Modersterywelldrslned �� .y" ; I I I � 'Somewhat poorry dralned 1�/i ��/��^� `�.` e 0 iMlles III��Poorlydrained U "� ��Very poorry dralned Figure 33: Soils $OI�S Excessively Drained,2% � Somewhat Very Poorly ��I�� Excessively Drained,15% _ �� f�fJ�� 1 Drained,12% � �� Poorly Drained, WeII Drained, 12% 22% Somewhat Poorly Drained,21% _ Moderately WeII Drained,16% Figure 34:Soils CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 187 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Physical Assets CONTINUED Surficia/geo%gy Bangor's surficial geology is typical of a post-glacial landscape. Surficial deposits are mostly comprised of sand, silt, clay, and stone deposits. Some wetland areas, including Penjajawoc Marsh and some areas in the northeastern portion of Bangor, are characterized by peat, muck, clay, silt, and sand deposits. �� rt��!� � //// /�j� �� m %� ,,��l lr� f '� �fJ� "'^� � � ,' '% � :��/ % ,� � / � . ,/ � � � ��// r ll , �, r� / �� j �' �� / ' �� ,% / �� ///�, � � � �� ,,,,, f � �, � / , l � , � , . , , � , � » , � . , f ..,.. , : ,1 f� :,. f � . , � , , � �� illl Ip�uiup� ,,�, I r��%%%��I l�1! / � � �,iu '/� � 1/i �. . �. . i,�i i�, u i l� . .r, ./r.,,,,,.. //// �I/�, , �I .. � . i / �, �� .uulllim�lw�"��II�IIII /�IJ�"�JI ff��/� . .��,�� ,��,1 ��'M`�IIIIII �� %/i//,ii�� ,;r��/,�� . �,/, .�II� � ��/�� ..�� ! .. �o�%�, �� (�i(°i//,� ��%%f� , � ��/ �IIU�/;,,��f� �� 1' ((((((�� ji„'` � %�; / �I ��I��I � � e ;� �� :� � �i �/, �, � ��,�'�V� i°, uu� ��f o�'� � �!� %�9��i�' iVD� r II� �///��i///��iW i�� "�, �� 1 ��/i��i %'��,��lf r; i� ��//0//��f`Il�b� // r�o�////�� 7! � . � �'/I////�� !lJ i��/��9/'„��«rl� ��%% ��%i`� � � � �' ' / � a��,�,� � /1�%J'/////J�/�i� �„ ��%%�r �/%1 i�, ,a;� � ,.� i%��f pi u!,�' , �J/.��%�%/ ��. � �� /�llJ�//� �. i..�rr�... :1 �.. ��j � �f�llll��mu "^�^ �%%'��'��%////1/0/fl//�� °`" :� �� " ,. �.G/r // f �,�� .� � �� ,llll �� ;� �� ulll ��I �II�i� ��%�r ��iJ'/�r%i . i�� iJir �f�:�"' �' � � �,oip�i �0/%�r� i/ �'�Ui ';� r�l�G .''' �/ �%� ��i // %%� �� U i ��i�. . '!%//�� / %�� %/� �0/i//%� �!i �U�i�� IIIIIIIU�1n: . j ��/ (Pj� �i�! G��/ ��/ ri q� �UI�✓"� � � ��i (��'°/��f I1�L�//?9 %4 i � � ��///��%��i %/�'� � G 'i ��fl��`% %�� '��o/,,, ��'. ��/ 1l ff!/ IfD �� /,!/,U� � �l��//// �� / /�� /�% e� .0/„�f; ��0 ,�� „�w�� Legend "'�` �"��!�� t ( � ��'��*��`� SurficialGeolo9Y � MATERIALS �W�� - �'��, ��iiiIIIIIIIIIIIVVIIIIp '"'�� u,�'�� GravelandSand �� ,,ww � ��Ssnd SIIC Clsy,snd Stnnes SIIC �� „10 ��`' ,�;rv� � ��Clay andGravel ��%oi �� v \�, 0 1 Mlles �� IIIIIIIIII Peat,Muck Clay,Sllt,and Sand Figure 35:Surficial Geology Prime Farmland Prime farmland is defined as land that has the best combination of physical and chemical characteristics for producing food,feed,forage,fiber, and oilseed crops and that is available for these uses. These lands have the combination of soil properties, growing season, and moisture supply needed to produce sustained high yields of crops in an economic manner if it is treated and managed according to acceptable farming methods. In general, prime farmland has an adequate and dependable water supply from precipitation or irrigation, a favorable temperature and growing season, an acceptable level of acidity or alkalinity, an acceptable content of salt or sodium, and few or no rocks. Its soils are permeable to water and air. Prime CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 188 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Physical Assets CONTINUED farmland is not excessively eroded or saturated with water for extended periods of time, and it either does not flood frequently during the growing season or is protected from flooding. Users of the lists of prime farmland map units should recognize that soil properties are only one of several criteria that are necessary. Other considerations include land use,frequency of flooding, irrigation, water table, and wind erodibility. Bangor's prime farmland is distributed throughout the City with the greatest concentration found in the upper reaches of the Kenduskeag Stream and the associated drainage basin. _ - - ��•. � - ��. �prN r ''. �,..__- -'"r�G�� , ''� ��r l��l� . �%'��l�,,,,,��'�,,, ,,,,,,%;,1�a . ��. , i��, , ^��!�iii � ///ll/l%�� r''�' ll�, " ' � � �j, ��j��i�iA " � � P�lf�%///i ? £, �i ��ia� ��%/l�� .��/�i%%��l'��d��j, « , a;. /�� /Ill� 1 ��U� �%//y � � � �/ � �i i. �� / l ✓ Q, ��Ij I d� �, ry' �// `% ��j'1�� i�JJJ IfJ1�Nlli�al . �7,.,�/�/%/� r u��/��/��lli //%/ I�� / i �� %�� f� n «r,///��i�iRrmo��iiii�0�� /// � � a�� % �III !"'p/�c�� i/J' l// , 1 p �, l„�� /IIOlI ��1 i ,, �� t en �� ///i+,��, 1 i � fff�J l, � % a� ��/ �� Y � i, ii' Y' � '�� f ¢�,"'r ` ' �0/�ll � t r` � � � �rr;� i �/ ��j �I b� r �y/Ii� ,/ ((�-r'' ` � ��llliG��;t, ,4 „�rr�r� ,�� ,,,, v 11�� y ,,�i�% ' ; ��f. llO,,��////r� �� % 1f0�� ""' /�f % ��l� ��,. 1 �`� �////� f�/' �,�////�/��//�/ray��/++�l��,��1�i �f�%� ,� ��117�e �i � ff ll r , d i�JJJJJJ�l, �, �lfiY �� } � i � /,j�� (��l.—, //ll!/IY �/I�� ! J�IJJJD ! ��///f�//r r:�u r ��am�i JSI'/I��ol"�� G � ,nrl�� °//%��1f,111)r�a ,� � �I � �'�i . ��%/2�� rr, �l7 p y, /r n�jn1 � %/�J/��1011111� �� nl � i �� f/��u� //a�f 1 �! !1�� n��Y c vr �re�.�vi�.�, �J �� y i // �� ;`/ ��% f�� i //�l � �w�r� � N r1, '�� ! ' ��` �//% �� /�/� i f F � (�j . �� rr Iw ��a l!lll��% �� ° � / � � ��u�UW�°�'��/� /% y �O:a ��p�� " ,�� r�� ir�"�n�� K�� f';`° O�III�(��4�� M�?�f�,(��lfv� ,�� Y�� .i� /�� ///��. � 0 ,f�/l Y \�J� � 7�DI �pll��, 't�G,p e1 a,��//� ��',� , �Goc1.0 ��'I"�'1��'�f�' il 1� 'r� ��'. /// � � �f IG/rl�� < aj iI/r o�� 91 %�0��0 � J i ,,��Jj t � '�> �� - �� . ��(((IIIIII��.. �� /rJl/ �lr�W� ��rr��,�� ; Cr\arJ .�� j,�� , ""�%� �,�i/%m y.,�k b /li �^ ,.' � > '. � �� / f � I 1J�� .. i �\l, /,! J t1/�,iu `�V,��h��"�: j � v�� l y� �'J��. � � W��1r`a'°°� 1 L�� /fJ// �� i � � r �' i ,1'��f�V�/�f/�ff��liF,'��V�'..,d � t . 4K ,,.�p' �� m��,x� ��h�l� !'Yr,,.�, �Sir,y,',;� <tfE y�� x� /%��/�� ir , � ��,'ct�¢I i i � .. o(�j/I'"ql!(��//�%%ii �� ,111Y'/�%� � ,. �/9 �� ,, u'��1��(��✓t��n�� " 1 Y�j'i lllll°�>nr� � 1i� r �%�///��.��.._.. � �c�.��,,,�t• e o �M�ies Legend l "�' � �� Prime Farmland Soils Figure 36: Prime Farmland CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 189 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Habitat Areas and Protected Species Much of Bangor's wildlife habitat areas are associated with the Penjajawoc Stream and Marsh and the watershed in which they are located and include wading bird and waterfowl habitats, deer wintering areas, wetlands, vernal pools, and riverine habitats. Other notable habitat areas include the Osgood Brook, Kenduskeag Stream, and the Bangor Airport. Bangor's mapped habitats include wading bird/waterfowl habitat, deer wintering habitat, wetlands, vernal pools, and riverine habitat. ��."_.. yv�� .._.._.��/ ',,//� -----.._.._.._.._..� �DD'/r �� - - - - - - �%% %% ///,,i� ;,,///// ;� �� / ; � ,,,��, % ;,,,../ % �%// / ! , '. %.�/ ,%i�, ; � / �/ i j/j / i ! � i i i % � j� 1i 1� / �� j, 1� ,1, �j /j/� ,, � j �; i� � � j 1� `"""' � 'i i :� � ��i! °� '�,.. i �i'^`: .� `� ;"�"` Legend � i �! ;�� Anadromous Fish i `�1 e��•'r� Atlantic Salmon Habitat � i "" Wadingbird Waterfowl N ,�� Deer Wintering !. � �� Significant Ecosystems '� �� —•—•��, / Significant Vernal Pools ! — ' � � �''.,��' o �M��ies �,_.._•--•-"'� i__,__i__�� e Significant Species Figure 37: Habitat Penjajwoc Marsh Penjajawoc Marsh is a 300-acre emergent freshwater marsh with expanses of cattail, sedges, and alder. The marsh was likely altered in the early 1800s when a railroad right-of-way was constructed. This right-of- way still exists today, yet the stream has breached a small section of the embankment. Rocks and fill have been placed in the narrow stream channel to facilitate the passage of farm equipment over the stream. This CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 190 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Habitat Areas and Protected Species CONTINUED debris has served to impound the stream and maintain a large emergent wetland. In recent years, beaver have further impounded Penjajawoc Stream, downstream from the old railway, and effectively doubled the open water component of the wetland. Although the Bangor Mall can be seen from the marsh, most of the adjacent upland habitat surrounding the wetland is still in agriculture or forested habitats, buffering the wetland from nearby development and human activity. In 2001, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) conducted additional surveys of the marsh. The following information is derived from MDIFW results of that and previous efforts. An impressive list of over 180 bird species has been recorded, including many rare species of wading and marsh birds. In addition to the rare species listed in Table 1 below, other noteworthy species at the marsh include the pied-billed grebe, American bittern, Virginia rail, sora, green herons, and great blue herons. Bobolinks and northern harriers have been observed in the surrounding uplands. Observations by MDIFW staff over time suggest that habitat on the lower, beaver flooded portion of the marsh is changing, as many shrubs are dying, allowing emergent vegetation to become established. However, the existing live shrub habitat, especially from the beaver dam to Stillwater Avenue, appears to remain attractive to species like green herons and several species of waterfowl. The vegetation in Penjajawoc is close to a "hemi-marsh" condition, characterized by a mix of emergent vegetation interspersed by areas of open water with submerged plant life. This combination creates an ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife and several vegetative types, adding to the marsh's structural diversity. These types include cattail, emergent grasses and sedges, open water with aquatic bed (floating leaved) species,shrub-scrub(live and recently flooded), wet meadow and forested wetland. The upper portion of the marsh has an interspersion of broadleaved emergent vegetation (cattails) and open water. This portion of the marsh habitat also appears to be changing. Dense cattail growth has proliferated, covering some of the most valuable hemi- marsh portions of the upper marsh. In the absence of water control structures, future marsh conditions will likely continue to change. Current vegetation trends suggest the lower marsh (beaver dam) will continue to improve in habitat quality and the upper marsh (above the railroad bed) may diminish in value for some birds that require open water or a high degree of interspersion. The 2001,the MDIFW survey identified the Penjajawoc Marsh as the most significant emergent marsh for waterbirds in Maine. Several critical animal species have been seen in or are known to live in the area. Several endangered species including the Sedge Wren, Least Bittern, and Black Tern have all been observed in this crucial habitat, in addition to the American Coot (identified as an Animal of Special Concern) and the Common Moorhen, Upland Sandpiper, and Black-crown Night Heron, (Threatened Animals) as reported by MDIFW. The marsh area itself has been identified as a Focus Area of Ecological Significance by the Beginning With Habitat program. The undeveloped uplands associated with the Penjajawoc Marsh are also important and contribute to the wildlife diversity present at the marsh. Several species of waterfowl, such as American CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 191 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Habitat Areas and Protected Species CONTINUED black ducks,forage in the marsh itself, but may also nest in the upland forests and fields. American bitterns also use the uplands associated with the marsh and were regularly observed in the nearby hayfields. The undeveloped upland habitats around Penjajawoc buffer the marsh from human activity, noise and light. Finally, the associated uplands also provide habitat for several other species of management concern such as bobolinks and northern harriers. Unfortunately, without an adopted habitat plan, no specific protection can yet be afforded to these species. Vernal poo/s In 2006, legislation was passed in Maine to regulate a subset of vernal pools as significant wildlife habitat under the state's Natural Resources Protection Act. These significant vernal pools(SVPs), a small subset of Maine's total pool resources, are recognized as productive breeding habitat for several specialized species of frogs,salamanders, and invertebrates. Bangor has several significant vernal pools concentrated in the northeast area of the City. The City's Code Enforcement Officers administer and enforce codes and ordinances relevant to significant vernal pools. Bangor's Planning Board also reviews site plans and subdivision applications for conformance with local ordinances, and pertinent state and federal regulations as related to significant vernal pools. � � , , Y� _ � , � � . d � . Sedge Wren Cistothorus Platensis Endangered ' Black Tern ' Chlidonias Niger ' Endangered American Coot Fulica Americana Species of Special Concern ' Least Bittern ' lxobrychus Exilis ' Endangered Upland Sandpiper Bartramia Longicauda Threatened ' Black-crowned Night Heron ' NycticoraxNycticorax ' Endangered Common Moorhen Gallinula Chloropus Threatened ' Bald Eagle ' Haliaeetus Leucocephalus ' Species of Special Concern CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 192 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Open Space Conservation The BLT has also developed outreach and educational programs to support stewardship and coordinated with regional organizations and landowners in conservation efforts. The Caribou Bog-Penjajawoc Project involved collaboration of BLT and the Orono Land Trust with support from the municipalities of Bangor, Orono, Veazie, and Old Town. The project preserves a wildlife and recreation corridor from Bangor's Essex Woods north to Old Town, connecting several preserves, municipal parks, and state-owned open space properties. In addition to the Parks &Open Space district, Bangor has established the Stream Protection and Resource Protection zoning districts for the purpose of protecting natural areas and wildlife habitats from future unsuitable development. Challenges and Opportunities Open space Initial public input for the 2022 Comprehensive Plan as well as feedback from prior planning efforts clearly indicate that access to open space for recreation, as well as the preservation of natural habitat areas, is important to Bangor residents. There is also public interest in expanding greenways and increasing connectivity of open spaces and trails. The 2008 Bangor Trails Report identifies potential trail segments and ranks these proposed trails based on public benefit, proximity and connectivity, cost and funding, and several other factors. Consideration should be given to opportunities to improve connections between open space areas as well as providing trail connections to users (commercial areas, schools, neighborhoods, etc.) and the possible need for open space acquisition. Conservation and climate action planning Consideration should be given to the current protection of natural areas and habitats. Currently, some, but not all, of the City's identified wildlife habitat areas are protected through local zoning designations. In addition, the impact of future development on water quality should be considered, including protection of wetland vegetation and impact on stormwater runoff. In the spring of 2021, the City Council passed a resolution declaring a climate emergency and committing to a municipal climate action planning process. This regionally collaborative planning process will build on the state's climate action plan, Maine Won't Wait. Protecting Maine's natural areas is a key strategy of the climate action plan. While some undeveloped areas of the City are not currently experiencing immediate development pressure, thoughtful planning for the future can help ensure that important natural areas and critical habitats are preserved in the face of future urban expansion. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 193 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Challenges and Opportunities CONTINUED The Maine Won't Wait plan also points to building resilient communities as a key strategy to addressing climate change. Consideration should be given to planning for sea level rise and building resiliency against extreme weather and flooding. Bangor should review resource protection areas as they relate to projected climate impacts in the context of regional and state climate goals to determine if additional protections are needed to conserve critical environments. In December of 2022, the Penobscot Climate Action Regional Climate Vulnerability Assessment was released by the Bangor Area Comprehensive Transportation System (BACTS) in partnership with the City of Bangor and Town of Orono. The assessment presents the current and future climate risks to the Penobscot Climate Action Region and assesses how those risks will affect the natural environment, infrastructure, and the community. Climate Change The Penobscot Climate Action Regional Climate Vulnerability Assessment identifies several climate trends that are occurring in the region. These include rising temperatures, extreme precipitation and inland flooding, more frequent and intense storms, and sea level rise. Specific trends and projections for Bangor and the region include: • Central Maine has warmed by over 3°F over the last century and the rate of warming has accelerated in recent decades. The northeast is warming faster than any other region in the U.S. • Maine is receiving more rain, especially in the summer and early fall. Heavy storms of 2-4 inches are becoming more frequent. Since 2000, there have been 10-15 additional heavy rainstorms per year compared to the previous century. • Central Maine has warmed by over 3°F over the last century and the rate of warming has accelerated in recent decades. The northeast is warming faster than any other region in the U.S. • Maine is projected to experience 3.9 to 8.8 feet of sea level rise by the year 2100. The Penobscot River is tidally influenced up to Bangor, exposing the City to rising sea levels and corresponding storm surge. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 194 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Climate Change CONTINUED � __________________. ,�� '� �� ',i u, �ii ��i, ,�, y, �, „i� : , 4 ,. '�� Current average arrnual tQmpera��re and irrcreas�s in average anrruai' temperature sirrce 1895,caXc�rlated fram the NaAA V1.S,tlimarte Divisianal n�t�n�se q�a�,��pr4�s4�a, Figure 38:Source:Penobscot Climate " Action Regional Climate Vulnerability Assessment These climate changes will have direct impacts on the City and its environmental systems including trees and forests. Rising temperatures threaten the regions' trees and forests due to heat stress, drought, and invasive species migrating into the region.Yet the region's forests are critical to mitigating the impacts of climate change. Rising temperatures will directly contribute to the following environmental impacts: • More days of extreme heat (Bangor is expected to have 12-14 days over 90 degrees Fahrenheit per year by 2025, compared to an average of 5 days per year in the 1990s) • More intense storms (analysis of daily precipitation data from Farmington, ME shows an increase in the overall frequency of extreme precipitation events since 2000, with 10-15 more events occurring per year compared to the previous century) • Variability in snowfall and earlier snowmelt (more days of rain and less days of snow) • Longer growing season (has increased by 16 days since 1950) • Warmer waterbodies (Maine lake surface temperatures have warmed an average of 5.5 degrees Fahrenheit since the 1980s) CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 195 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Climate Change CONTINUED • Less ice (winter ice thickness in lakes and streams is decreasing, ice-out is occurring 1-2 weeks earlier on average compared to around 1960) • Surface flooding (between 2021 and 2051, Bangor is expected to experience a 9.8% increase in residential property loss due to flooding) • Drought (Maine's States of Risk report projects a 70% increase in the risk of widespread drought in Maine by 2050) Resource Protection Resource Protection District Bangor has a Resource Protection District within its Land Development Code that was established to preserve and protect certain areas,such as natural drainageways,floodplains,streams, rivers, wetlands, etc. The district is intended to preserve and protect open space land, water quality, productive habitat, biotic systems and scenic and natural areas consistent with the intent and purpose of the Land Development Code and to protect the inhabitants of the City from costs and consequences which may be incurred when unsuitable development occurs in such areas. Stream Protection District The Stream Protection District was established to preserve and protect defined streams in the developing areas of the City. The district is intended to ensure that natural drainageways continue to function to provide fish and wildlife habitat,to support vegetation,to provide visual relief from development and to provide passive recreation opportunities are not encroached upon by future development in the district. PenjajawocMarsh OverlayZone The Penjajawoc Marsh Overlay Zone is intended to balance natural resource protections with the rights of property owners to maintain the historic use and development potential of their properties. Through the use of cluster development standards, expanded open space and buffer zones can be provided adjacent to the Penjajawoc Marsh and its adjacent wildlife habitat. The Overlay Zone recognizes the marsh as a significant wildlife area. Shoreland Zoning Bangor's Land Development Code identifies Shoreland Zoning, which include those areas within 250 feet of the normal high-water mark of the Kenduskeag Stream and the Penobscot River or within 75 feet, horizontal distance, of the high-water line of a stream or outlet stream or 75 feet, horizontal distance, of the upland edge of a freshwater wetland. The regulation provides restrictions on the erection, construction, expansion, movement, alteration, or occupation of buildings, structures or land within shoreland areas. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 196 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Resource Protection CONTINUED Wetlands regulation Wetlands are regulated at all levels; federal, state, and local. The State of Maine developed its present system for wetland permitting in 1995. The system uses a three-tiered hierarchy based on a number of factors; including the presence of endangered or threatened species and significant wildlife habitat, proximity to great ponds, coastal wetlands and streams or open water, as well as the plant community. Federal regulations covering discharge of fill in wetlands have been adopted under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. The State of Maine Natural Resources Protection Act (NRPA) developed a wetland permitting system in 1995 which is coordinated with the Army Corps of Engineers. The revised permitting system allows applicants to file one application which is forwarded to the Corps by the Maine DEP. The system creates two distinct categories of wetlands those of"special significance" and those without. To be a wetland of special significance it must contain one of the following elements: within 250 feet of a coastal wetland within 250 feet of the normal high waterline or within the same watershed as a lake or pond classified as GPA freshwater wetlands containing 20,000 of aquatic or emergent marsh vegetation or open water freshwater wetlands within the 100 year flood plain freshwater wetlands containing significant wildlife habitat freshwater wetlands containing peat lands freshwater wetlands within 25 feet of a river, stream or brook. Erosion control measures must be used to prevent sedimentation of protected natural resources. A 25-foot buffer strip must be maintained between the activity and any river stream or brook. The project must meet the applicable water quality standards. On a local level, Bangor's Land Development Code regulates wetland alteration through Shoreland Zoning and provisions in the Subdivision Ordinance. The Shoreland Zoning only protect large (10 acre) non-forested wetlands. That protection is based on its habitat value as assigned by Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 197 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 111.,;�°%, �� 1111 ll'f �l, l '�11., Existing Land Use South and east of the I-95 corridor, Bangor's land use is primarily mixed residential, commercial, and institutional. 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CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 198 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Existing Land Use CONTINUED Land Use Mobile Home Park Farm/Ag �$her �� 10% Tree Growth iii/i 5% , ,...- Commercial �°"'�� Industrial 16% ��r�,;; 2% ��li'` j� � Institutional , ,,, ��l�llll��IIII��II� Il��i 7% � �� .,,,,,,,Air6port Quarry ,,,,,,,, 1% Residential , 44% Figure 40: Land Use Agricu/tural land cover Approximately 1,100 acres (5%)of Bangor's land cover is occupied by agricultural uses.Agricultural land covers are comprised of pastures and hayfields with a lesser area dedicated to crop production or tree farming. 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These properties total 182.3 acres and range in size from 4.5 to 30.5 acres. The Farm and Open Space Tax Law encourages the preservation of farmland and open space land and the protection of farmland and open space land from competing, higher-valued uses. The farmland program provides for the valuation of farmland based on its current use as farmland, rather than based on its fair market value for other potential uses. This reduced land value results in lower property tax bills for owners of farmland. Lower taxes are intended to function as an incentive to preserve Maine's farming community. Bangor also has 32 properties that are under Maine's 36 M.R.S. Tree Growth Tax Law Program. Those properties total 1,128.6 acres and are comprised of softwood, hardwood, and mixed soft and hardwood forests. The Maine Tree Growth Tax Law program provides for the valuation of land based on its current use as forest CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 200 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Existing Land Use CONTINUED land, rather than its potential for development. The goal of the law is to encourage forest landowners to retain and improve their holdings of forest lands and to promote better forest management practices. Urban deve%pment boundary The City's 2005 Comprehensive Plan Update presented the concept of an urban growth boundary, which divides the area reserved for future urban development from the area that the City would like to see reserved as more rural in nature. The boundary also represents the outer limits of urban zoning boundaries. - >�� — � — — — — � _„ � '�.w , , - ,,. �� y r , �, ' �� . ,, � , , i "`, . . ... , , . 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(4) Conservation of the historic and cultural resources of the community. (5) Establishment of the most efficient system possible for the provision of infrastructure and delivery of City services in support of development. (6) Enhance the appeal and livability of the City through application of Community Design Standards. (7) Limit development sprawl; maintain and support redevelopment and growth in the older developed portions of the City. " r r m r r � P � v s�, � £ t � f F�rc�T � �a !i�r t ne ��^cl��flC�mf,�ahllYY�qMPm�,�u�'8111Y�'�tl�t� �� a� a � � ,�� r � � � C�mrtn�r��a4�r�a � s �� y��i fii� a <as � t � � p 3 r��v� k r ��t f g T r ��t � � � H��y Jtf � i �tSP' <� t ^.�s ',�, ''S� .r� t � � 2 �� , y � i'.,,-w �S flio i ia e s� �� cr fi r h � � f V,� K +; � ��' M .. �r , St r �S �+ SC� �i ��'d4 � �i�s �r s s rfi� x ,^'r `� � ��BS5P�!f��Rec7 �fi ! P "r ri�^ o e r t r �� r� M t ? 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(9) Revitalize the waterfront along Main Street. (10) Maintain the rural areas of Bangor for the traditional use of farming, forestry, and other open space uses. The 2012 Comprehensive Plan characterized three areas of Bangor(originally identified in the 2000 update): (1) Urban Developed - most of which was established by 1875 (2) Developing - area that will meet the needs for urban development (3) Resource, Open Space and Rural - not to be developed with urban services or a traditional urban pattern The Developing/Resource, Open Space and Rural boundary corresponds closely with the urban development boundary presented in the 2005 update. Land use areas A review of existing land use in Bangor reveals six primary land use areas characterized by the type and intensity of development. These include the following areas: Airport, Commercial, Core, Fringe, Industrial, and Low-Density. Airport- The airport area is primarily occupied by the Bangor International Airport but is also comprised of associated land uses such as the Air National Guard facility and industries associated with the airport. Commercial - Bangor's commercial area is dominated by large format retail land uses including the Bangor Mall, multiple big box retailers, and multiple shopping plazas. This area is clustered around the I-95 and Hogan Road interchange. Core- Bangor's core area is south and east of I-95 and includes the City's downtown, surrounding neighborhoods (many of them historic), and much of the City's active waterfront. Fringe- Bangor's fringe area includes areas that abut and are located to the north and east of the core area. Land uses in this area are lower in density than the core area and were developed more recently. Land uses include low-density residential development, institutional uses, parks and open space, and small-scale commercial development. Industrial - Bangor's industrial area is concentrated in the southwest corner of the City and abuts the airport area. Land use in this area is dominated by both small- and large-scale, light to heavy industrial uses, including a quarry. Low-Density- Bangor's low-density land use area is comprised mostly of open space, undeveloped lands, and very low-density residential development. This area occupies much of the northern half of Bangor. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 203 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Existing Land Use CONTINUED , � �� „ , ,,, /�„ ' IL.aaW�IL"��;vn,u�� 1 r,�,o , � ,r. � , �� ; %i,. , , ,. � � �� 1 , ��m��ou��ar��e a�p � , , tl� p��am�g��r ; %%%%� �9 ��'i �j� �'�'11i�� j '��/��%%/iio, �� %o � ��,��,� � �j�f�,/lli /� /„ � , j 0%` � '%� �;m��«� � �;,,. , �;�� e 0 1'Mlles I I I Figure 44: Land Use Characterization CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 204 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Zoning There are 21 zoning districts in Bangor. The greatest range of districts is found south and east of I-95, in and around downtown, and along the waterfront area. 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The Rural Residence&Agricultural District covers more area (8,309 acres) than any other district in Bangor. Bangor has eight districts that cover less than 100 acres each. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 205 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Zoning CONTINUED Zoning Districts (acres) Waterfront Development ' Urban Service 'II Urban Residence 2 ' Urban Residence 1 ' Urban Industry Technology&Service ' Stream Protection '' Shopping&Personal Service ' Rural Residence&Agricultural Resource Protection ,,,�� Parks&Open Space IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Neighborhood Service '' Multifamily&Service 'fl Low Density Residential Industry&Service High Density Residential II�\�� , Government&Institutional Service ;IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII General Commercial&Service !ly�� I Downtown Development I', Bass Park I', Airport Development � 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 9,000 Figure 46: Zoning Districts Residential districts cover approximately 60% of Bangor's land area, with 44% of the City's land area covered by parcels with residential land uses. The remaining district types each cover between 6% and 9%of Bangor's land area. Special Districts cover 9%of the City and include Bass Park, the Downtown Development District, and Waterfront Development District. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 206 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Zoning CONTINUED Zoning District Types (by area) Commercial& Service Special Districts g�o 9% �� Industrial Districts � �� 1�)�'»�� 6ro �� Institutional �� %l Dist�ricts ��/ , 9�o Open Space and �� - Protection Residential , � Districts 60% �iq�1��I��11111� 8% ��til��iil Figure 47:Zoning District Types While Open Space and Resource Protection Districts cover only 8% of Bangor's land area, many of the City's parks and open space areas fall within the Rural Residential &Agricultural and Low-Density Residential districts, including portions of Bangor City Forest, Central Penjajawoc Preserve, and Saxl Park. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 207 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Zoning CONTINUED _ _ _ --�o�i��ii/��r�� m _ �� '�. �,n,�,..,' � _ ' _ _ ' '�j�.. �0�� //O///oi � �•'` ,_.. — ,�� '� i iu �,��j�,��„i�� ,/ � �� j%/ �: 1 / // //// �� i� i �'��% ° �� Legend ��i �� i i 'i °"'ooir�///o �, �� , � �x �� ,�,,,� � � � � �g iry Sewer Servlce Ares ��I� r ,W iVV � 1 o, � �alty Wster Hervlce Ares � % � �'�''J �, �. r' Zonin �� `� iWIVm'�V� i�� I ^�mii��ir �' �'��fD �, � ,;� ��% � ; l ,,,% ,c � �IIIV �%�� uplllll �� A��///�,� � Zone � /:. .�,�iu %% IIIWYp/ jj�/ � �1 I ADD 1 � �% � ��' ��.. BPD �� iw . � 1 %%/ o� ��f� �� ,��m ' IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII DDD � �j. qi Wa G� � ^�°' � ��'�n� / � : , IIIIII .,G&ISD � I��..,,W� �j i ,.��' �� , � � �w. � u��'m'�' IIIIIIIIIIII�cas !Di �� i �,i r�'' ill �� i� �v� � ! ��iii� � ,"�'','� , � �� //O��r ��l � � IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII HOR � ias ��Um� „� ��µ u% �� j6 �oR .. "*�%�(6� iii�irlj�;;;:; r� "9G lJII.,,�� IIIIIIIIII M&SD � � IG �4 n , �/, ��NSD ��h'a I I �. �f� „�� IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII P&O �� .� 11 ..�� yG/��°�� , --% IIIIIIIIIIIIIII RR&A � �� "' � '�'i � IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII S&PS �I�1 �� IIIIIIIIII�II I II SP um ��U ! iDp oi �„�1 �NhYI�1JJl109///% O ��0'° �II��I IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII T&S . �.: ��0/lir o Nv "J�111111�r�%�%%�/�/ �l�j� x,� .:: UID 1 � �r� U...��jr� �""%��//�..�� ° ll��f��%ll �mlOPu. fA, 1 I o UR�1 � � S�I �� (��.„ �W��:�:.-� ` i„,.. URD-2 � ;„.a.�•�"�� `\lr e 0 1 Mlles IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII USD �� IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII WDD Figure 48:Zoning Districts and City Water and Sewer Service Areas Bangor's zoning districts are consistent with the City's ability to provide services to those areas based upon the type and density of uses with respect to sewer and water service. Higher density zoning districts are almost exclusively located within the City's sewer and water service areas. The rural residence and agriculture district and much of the Airport Development District are primarily located outside of the City's sewer and water service areas. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 208 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Challenges and Opportunities Urban deve%pment boundary The urban development boundary was established as part of the 2005 Comprehensive Plan update. Consideration should be given to the location of this boundary in the context of development patterns since 2005, anticipated growth, and any changes to service areas for water and sewer since the boundary was created. Rezoning Goals from the 2012 Comprehensive Plan include limiting sprawl in rural areas of the City and focusing on development and redevelopment opportunities in the City's core. More recent community feedback is consistent with this goal. The City could consider opportunities to reevaluate zoning in the downtown and surrounding neighborhoods to foster new development and redevelopment and remove any barriers to investment in these areas. Special deve%pment district In considering the reuse potential of existing developed properties, consideration could be given to implementing a special development district (a floating district) as a tool to allow for and encourage adaptive reuse of properties such as the Bangor Mall. Open space agricu/tural area protection As noted above, many of the City's parks, open spaces, and natural resource areas are not zoned as open space or resource protection areas. The City may consider whether additional land use protections are needed for these open space and natural areas, in the face of potential future development. Similarly, there may be rural areas of Bangor that the City would like to see protected for agricultural use. In alignment with the state's goal to conserve working forest and farmlands, the City should consider if conservation of lands or incentives for agricultural use are appropriate for certain rural areas of Bangor. The intent of this goal is to protect biodiversity and carbon storage opportunities as well as to support agricultural economies and increase food security in critical areas of the state. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 209 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 11 JJ;�°%, 111 J;;,111�,',, 111 J',, 11.,' 111 J';, 11.,;�°%, l�l 111�� ,1'�� l�, ;�°%, ��I„ 11 ll ll'f �; ,111 JJ 11., �� l� '�11 JJ;�°%,' 11 ; Access to open space and recreation facilities are vital to Bangor's quality of life and the overall health and well-being of residents. Bangor has abundant open space and opportunities for outdoor recreation compared to other municipalities of a comparable size. The City has more acres of parks and miles of trails than comparable communities do. Bangor also has several recreation amenities that are unique to Bangor and not typically found in communities of a comparable size, including a stadium, horse racetrack, and a 27-hole golf course. Municipal Parks The City's parks and recreation facilities provide outlets for physical activity, gathering spaces, access to natural areas, and opportunities for leisure programming. Facilities maintained by the Parks and Recreation Department include a half dozen urban parks,l4 neighborhood and community parks, a public waterfront, a municipally owned golf course, five natural areas/community forests, a community garden, and over 39 miles of trails. In all, the City of Bangor has over 900 park acres available for public use. The Parks and Recreation Department has 13 full-time equivalent jobs (FTEs), with three of those staff dedicated to the golf course. In addition to those FTEs, the department has approximately 75 temporary and seasonal employees. In addition to public facilities, the City also provides a wide range of regular and seasonal programming for adults, seniors,teens, and younger age groups at varying locations. These offerings include swimming lessons, skating lessons, baton twirling, skiing, snowboarding, crafts, art, music, a variety of sports, and gaming. In addition to its robust programming, the Parks and Recreation Department organizes a wide range of community events and activities throughout the year. Table 2: Existing Municipal Facilities _. `i .. � �ri��rr��' . .._ is ��r�rryr�' . ,,. o... ., ° 8 8 ., �� ... ... .., ...o ... �' t1{Y t,'. ,,,, ... .. .. ... .. ,,. Bangor Gardens Park Park • Basketball court 70 Knox Avenue • Playground •Walking path ' Bangor Municipal Golf Course ' Golf • 27-hole championship layout ' 278 Webster Avenue • Two practice greens • Short-game practice area • Pro shop Bass Park Park • Cross insurance Center Bass Park Boulevard • Bangor State Fair • Bangor Raceway grounds CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 210 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Municipal Parks CONTINUED ' Beth Pancoe Municipal ' Aquatics Center • Zero entry pool ' Aquatic Center • Two water slides 17513th Street Broad Street Park Park • Passive park 200 Broad Street • Picnic shelter • Playground ' Brown Woods ' Park • 28-acre wooded area 1300 Ohio Street • 0.87-mile loop Cameron Stadium Stadium •Synthetic football field 245 Mt. Hope Avenue • Track and field • Operated by Bangor School Dept • Maintained by Bangor P&R ' Cascade Park ' Park • Fountain ' 600 State Street • Grotto • Trails • Gardens Cemetery Park Park • Passive recreation 250 West Broadway Charlie Howard Memorial Memorial • Memorial 5 State Street Chapin Park Park • Open space 75 Forest Avenue • Playground • Walking paths ' Coe Park Park • Picnic area ' 130 Court Street • Playground • Walking paths Community Garden Community Garden •185 raised beds 402 Essex Street Dakin Pool Pool • Pool ' 336 Pine Street • Waterslide Maine Savings Amphitheater Amphitheater •15,000-person amphitheater 55 Railroad Street ' Davenport Park ' Park • Passive recreation space ' Main Street Downeast Park Park • Playground Downeast School 100 Moosehead Blvd CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 211 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Municipal Parks CONTINUED Essex Woods Recreation Area ' Park • 61 acres of mostly wooded forest ' 12 Watchmaker Street • Dog park • PAL Center • Basketball court • 4.4 miles of hiking and biking trails Fairmount Park Park • Basketball court • Playground • Walking path ' Gateway Park ' Park • Passive recreation ' Valley Avenue Hannibal Hamlin Park Park • Passive recreation 2 State Street ' Harbor pocks Park • Public docks ' 88 Front Street • Water and power • Pump-out services Hayford Park Park • Stadium 15513th Street •Arena • Playground •Tennis courts • Skate park Kenduskeag Stream Trail Park • Trails ' Valley Avenue • Picnic area Little City Park Park • Open space 40 Linden Street • Playground •Tennis courts ' Norumbega Parkway ' Park • Lady Victory sculpture 60 Central Street Parks&Recreation Center Recreation Center • Conference room 647 Main Street • Gym • Programming • Children's area • Kitchen ' Paul Bunyan Park ' Park • Passive recreation ' S15 Main Street • Paul Bunyan statue Pickering Square Plaza • 2.4-acre plaza 25 Water Street CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 212 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Municipal Parks CONTINUED ' Pierce Memorial ' Park • Passive park 125 Harlow Street • Plaza • Seating area Prentiss Woods Natural Area • 24.6 acres of wooded area 500 Grandview Avenue • 2 miles of trails ' Rolland F.Perry City Forest ' Natural Area • 680 acres of wooded area ' 100 Tripp Drive •14.3 miles of trails • Picnic shelters Sawyer Arena Arena • ice rink 10713t"Street Talbot Park Park • Picnic tables ' 100 Second Street • Playground Stillwater Park Park •Accessible playground 325 Howard Street • YZ basketball court ' Summit Park ' Park • 9.3-acre historic park ' Thomas Hill Road Union Street Complex Park • 3 lighted ASA regulation softball fields 1355 Union Street •2 youth soccer fields ' Waterfront Park ' Park • Picnic tables ' S5 Railroad Street • Benches • Walking paths • Marina • Electric and water hookups West Market Square Plaza • 0.2-acre plaza ' Williams Park ' Park • Playground ' 60 Newbury Street • Basketball court • Tennis court CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 213 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 2021 Parks and Recreation Master Plan In October 2021, the Bangor Parks & Recreation Master Plan was completed. This plan includes an assessment and analysis of City parks and recreation facilities and department operations and budgeting. The plan provides recommendations for improvement based on the assessment and analysis and feedback from community outreach. Recommendations include guidance for funding for regular annual maintenance, needed repairs to existing facilities, upgrades to improve accessibility, and a feasibility study for Sawyer Arena and the Recreation Center facility. Non-Municipal Facilities and Programming Several community organizations also provide valuable recreation facilities and programming for Bangor residents to supplement those offered through the Parks and Recreation Department. For example, Bangor has five elementary schools with a variety of recreation assets that are accessible to the public outside of normal school hours; these include playgrounds,fields, and tracks. The Bangor Housing Authority provides a playground and splash pad. The Bangor YMCA provides an outdoor playground, indoor pool,fitness equipment, gymnasium, and a teen center. The Bangor East Little League maintains Taylor Fields. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 214 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Open Space �"�,glb T"ac w�a�� "" ..—..—..--• .. " � ' . '"''..— � ..�..�--"''• 1 . s � �..�� s ' � h'� � � A r �• : �" ��i �h �E6y'�'iqNsa ,� �p,��°° ' � - ` , w��r � < � 1, �� P4 WIe6w�rvcCuv�ufiery � 'un///////�.e ,� , • � W NP fve�_ � . . 1 \ �'2r,�/ W 4 Y+�rt+ . � �� : �.... " id�' � Perv, �x I �L � � �� ,. '� Gun@... l. 1, � /� � , „��, �.J� ��,'1� � . �� I P I�I�rc vkPre,I�'(pl ,1 i r�ww�l��,� f� j, ' � � �"1 , 69xk6 G v�tcru f �^ I��:%��/1 ,7 � ( < �1 �1 ..1�i�� VN� 1 4 �kW.piel Yt I k Ji�� 1 r u� , p PY4 4Y utl. � � p I I qin Se i } 4M1.N ' � �VI p P A9�.P�fir4A�1 1 � � � f p t srvu^a� aY p ¢r .y�csl � � u�Ar„�, V¢a �E�r�n � r ar i r i 9 � G (rtl P k ��) �� . � '� \'�1 � t �// � � ( 11 !r. P k '. 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BLT has acquired and maintains more than 800 acres of conservation land. In addition to land and trail maintenance, BLT works to engage the community in long-term stewardship through community education programs to help people learn more about the natural environment. Preserves in Bangor under conservation by the BLT include Walden-Parke Preserve, North Penjajawoc Forest, Northeast Penjajawoc Preserve, South Penjajawoc Overlook, Central Penjajawoc Preserve, and West Penjajawoc Grasslands. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 215 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Challenges and Opportunities One theme from the 2021 Master Plan is the high number of parks and facilities maintained by the Bangor Parks and Recreation Department with a relatively low operating budget, compared to similarly sized communities. The staffing and funding necessary to operate and maintain these amenities must remain an important consideration for future planning and operations. Similarly, the equitable distribution of facilities and programs around the City should also be considered. Despite the quantity of amenities Bangor offers, there are some current and anticipated gaps in service the department could explore addressing. Future opportunities for consideration include a community center, additional indoor recreation spaces, athletic fields,trail connectivity, a senior center, and increased staffing. Staffing There is an opportunity to bring Bangor's Parks and Recreation Department staffing levels and operating budget in line with those of comparable communities. Bangor has 13 FTEs, whereas similarly sized communities have approximately 21 FTEs, based on data collected in the 2021 Bangor Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Bangor also hires 66 - 75 seasonal, part-time employees each year to help meet staffing needs. These seasonal hours worked are twice those of similar communities. Bangor's Parks and Recreation workload is also twice or more than that of similar communities in terms of maintenance obligations. The Bangor Parks and Recreation Department has twice as many parks, three times the trail miles, and double the number of buildings than comparable communities. The department also has several unique parks and recreational assets that it is responsible for managing that are not typical of other departments in comparable communities, including a golf course, marina and public dock, and community garden. Addressing staffing needs will help to ensure that the City can continue to maintain existing facilities and can increase recreation programming to meet the changing needs of the community. Diversitying park taci/ities Bangor should consider diversifying neighborhood parks to engage a wider user group and expand opportunities for recreation. As playgrounds are replaced, or new playgrounds are installed, the department should consider diversifying the play structures. The 2021 Parks and Recreation Master Plan recommends adding additional play structures for toddlers and young children and improving accessibility of all parks through the incorporation of universal design in the development of new park amenities and the rehabilitation of older facilities. The department should also consider adding tennis and pickle ball courts at various locations. Community center Further evaluation of the department's indoor recreation facilities is recommended. Bangor has fewer recreation and community centers than other communities in the New England region, and Bangor's recent Parks and Recreation Master Plan identified that a community the size of Bangor could support two recreation centers. The existing recreation center is aging and does not meet the capacity needs for indoor programming for both adults and children. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 216 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Challenges and Opportunities CONTINUED Trails and trail connectivity Access to parks and natural areas is important for the quality of life for Bangor residents. Throughout its greater park system, Bangor has five natural preserve areas and maintains over 39 trail miles. There is strong community support for walking paths and hiking trails. There is community support for the addition of trails and trail segments that contribute to better connectivity between neighborhoods and parks. In addition, the City has worked with volunteer and community organizations on trail maintenance and access for different user groups including mountain biking. Community gardens The Parks and Recreation Department maintains a community garden with 185 raised beds for public use. Consideration should be given to assessing the demand for additional community garden space. There are more than a dozen other community gardens throughout the City, including on school campuses and at apartment complexes. Community gardens offer an opportunity for residents to grow their own food, engage with the community, and serve as a hands-on learning opportunity for students. Community-led initiatives include educational programs and gleaning efforts that support local food pantries. In addition to identifying potential locations for gardens, the City should consider how new facilities and programs could be managed without burdening existing staff resources. Partnerships Partnerships with private and nonprofit agencies will continue to have a future role in providing parks and recreation services to Bangor. The City currently partners with four different AmeriCorps groups for park maintenance. Similarly, the Parks and Recreation Department also maintains some school athletic facilities and school grounds. Bangor Parks and Recreation should continue to explore partnership opportunities for added value and to support the City's maintenance and stewardship efforts. Parks and Recreation will continue to play a significant role in Bangor's quality of life well into the future. Planning documents such as the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and the City's Forest Management Plan should be updated regularly to help ensure these amenities continue to meet its residents' current and future needs. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 217 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 ,.., �� ,,.,, , ��,� � �t�I ��'�'�i� 11x In the 19th century, Bangor's economy was dominated by the lumbering industry. Bangor is strategically located on the western side of the Penobscot River with navigable access to the Atlantic Ocean, 30 miles south. Over 100 sawmills once operated in Bangor, and the City was once one of the largest lumber ports in the world. Bangor's economic base has since shifted. The City has a stable and diversified economy with management and administration, retail and food service, education, and healthcare being the current largest employment sectors. Bangor is often described as a service center for the region and serves as one of the largest retail markets in Maine. The Bangor Mall, Airport Mall, Broadway commercial center, Union Street commercial corridor, and the Bangor Center Development District (downtown) have long established Bangor as the hub of the six-county eastern Maine retail market. Bangor's retail sector serves an extensive geographic area ranging from eastern Maine to the Canadian Maritimes, with a population exceeding 3.1 million. On a typical workday, the City's daytime population doubles to roughly 60,000, when considering the average daily commuters, students, tourists, shoppers, and visitors for medical and other appointments. In addition to serving as the primary retail center for the region, Bangor is the service center for communications, government services, banking, industry, transportation, and healthcare. Bangor also serves as northern New England's economic link to the Canadian Maritimes and eastern Quebec. For these reasons, spending is attributable not only to local residents, but also to local employees, local businesses, and visitors who come to the City for services, shopping, and leisure, including residents of Canada. Unlike many independent local retailers throughout the United States that are currently experiencing financial challenges (high rents, competition from online retailers, difficulty recruiting and retaining employees, and increasing healthcare costs), Bangor retailers continue to support a stable and varied economic base. Major employers include a diversified mix of healthcare, educational, professional, retail, manufacturing, and governmental entities. To date, the City has recorded less of an impact in its economic base, due to the impacts of COVID 19 or other macroeconomic trends listed above, compared to other areas throughout the country. With less than 3%of the state's population, Bangor's share of the state's retail sales is proportionally higher. In fiscal year (FY) 2020, Bangor's retail taxable sales were$1.84 billion and represent 7.27% of total state retail taxable sales. Shifts in the retail market have created challenges in some of the City's large retail centers. Specifically,the Bangor Mall is facing the same challenges as other retail centers around the country, with numerous vacancies as retail sales shift to online. The pandemic has accelerated this transition, leaving many brick-and-mortar stores struggling. This is further exacerbated in the broader region by the COVID-19- related closure of the Canadian border. The full impacts of such challenges may not be completely realized for some time. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 218 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Economy CONTINUED Bangor has also become a cultural and entertainment center as well as a hub for innovation and transportation. While lesser known for its cultural and educational amenities, these are growing industries in Bangor that can and do attract visitors to the City from a broad region. Bangor is a commercial and economic center serving a much larger geographic area than other communities of a comparable population. As a result, the City has been challenged to address problems that are typically associated with much larger urban areas, including providing amenities for a daytime population that is more than double the resident population, providing services for the growing unhoused population, and addressing regional transportation needs for residents and the influx of employees,students, and visitors. Current Trends in Employment Even with a slight decline in population from 2010 to 2019, total jobs in Bangor increased by 6.3%, to just over 37,000, during the same period. The total number of workers residing in Bangor also grew between 2010 and 2019. Job and Worker Trends 40,000 .36,517 _��,d�d _ _.......... 34,818 i 2010 IIIIIIII 2014 IIIIII12019 35,000 _ 30,000 , 25,000 „F _-- 20,000 , 15,000 - 14 370 14,185 14,656 10,000 ;' --- - �� Figure 50;Job and 5,000 - ; ,��r�ii/i ,,��r�i%% ' Sourcer USCB Longitudinal Jobs in Bangor Workers residing in Bangor ', Employer-Household Dynamics The greatest share of Bangor's residents are employed in healthcare. This is followed by retail trade, education, accommodation, and food services. Bangor exceeds employment levels of residents in both the County and the State in these sectors, but is underrepresented in manufacturing, construction, and agriculture/forestry/fishing/hunting/mining sectors. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 219 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Current Trends in Employment CONTINUED Resident Employment by Industry (2019) Public Administration J Other Services(except Public Administration) , Accommodation and Food Services ' Arts,Entertainment,and Recreation Health Care Educational f ' Administrative&Support and Waste Management&Remediation.. 6 Professional,Scientific,and Technical Services Management of Companies&Enterprises J Real Estate and Rental&Leasing Finance and Insurance Information J Transportation and Warehousing , Retail Trade J Wholesale Trade Manufacturing Construction Utilities J' 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 Figure 51: Resident Employment by Industry Source:USCB Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics In recent years, the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation sector has experienced the highest percentage growth with employment nearly doubling, while the Healthcare and Social Assistance sector still has the most employment with 14,742 jobs in 2019, an 8.6% increase from 2014. Retail Trade, Educational Services, and Accommodation and Food Services are the next largest employment sectors in the metro area; however, retail employment in the metro area declined from 2014 to 2019. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 220 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Current Trends in Employment CONTINUED Percent Change in Employment by Industry (2010 to 2019) Real Estate and Rental&Leasing ' Construction ' Agriculture,Forestry,Fishing and Hunting ' J Administrative&Support and Waste Management&Remediation. ' J Accommodation and Food Services '' Transportation and Warehousing '', Professional,Scientific,and Technical Services ' Utilities ' Other Services(except Public Administration) ', Health Care ' Arts,Entertainment,and Recreation ' Wholesale Trade ' ' I��I Retail Trade ', , I�� Educational ' I�� Management of Companies&Enterprises '' I��I, Manutacturing '', IIIIIIIIIIIIIIUII�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII' Pub�ic Administration ' IIIIIII�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII' Finance and Insurance ', , I��I Information '', 'I�� -40% -30% -20% -10% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% Figure 52: Percent Change in Employment by Industry Source:USCB Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics The area's major employers are primarily healthcare facilities and retail corporations. The region's largest employer is Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. Additional top employers in the region with more than 500 employees include Northern Light Health; Hannaford Brothers, Co.; Saint Joseph Hospital; Walmart/Sam's Club; Penobscot Community Healthcare; Husson University; Acadia Hospital; and Bangor Savings Bank. The majority of projected job openings through 2029 in the Northeast Region of Maine are in retail sales, personal care aides, food service, and janitorial services. These are largely occupations that are low paying and do not require a higher degree. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 221 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Current Trends in Employment CONTINUED Maine Regional Employment Projections, 2029 Highest Growth Sectors - Northeastern Counties Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations IIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 18.5% Personal Care and Service Occupations �IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� 15.9% Farming,Fishing,and Forestry Occupations �IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� 15.4% Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 13.2% Occupations saies ana Reia�ea o��upa��ons IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII ��.�i� Healthcare Support Occupations IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIII �z.4ro Transportation and Materials Moving Occupations IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII� 12.1% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% Figure 53: Maine Regional Employment Projections Commuter Trends Source:MaineCenterforWorkforcelnformation The total number of jobs in Bangor has increased since 2010. Likewise, there has been an increase in commuters to Bangor and residents working in Bangor. In 2019, there were more than 29,000 workers commuting to jobs in Bangor. This was a 7% increase from 2010. Commuting Trends ' 35,000 28 94g 2g 267 �2010 iiiiiiii 2014 miiii 2019 ' 30,000 27,371 '�, 25,000 - �� ' 20,000 �� 15,000 -�� 10,000 -��' � 9;447 7;568 �;�3 6,g�3 6,617 6,853 � � 5,000 - ,,,,� Figure 54: Commuting ', _ ,,��aii% ,,,,,,�,��ii � ,,��i%i � _ Trends Source. USCB Workers commuting to Residents working in Bangor Residents commuting outside LongitudinalEmployer- Bangor of Bangor Household Dynamics CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 222 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Commuter Trends CONTINUED Despite the availability of public transportation, only 1%of Bangor's commuters use public transportation to commute to work, and the vast majority (73%) drive alone for their commute. Compared to the county and state, Bangor residents commute shorter distances to work, on average. Most residents (71%)commute less than 10 miles to work, compared to less than 50% for the county and state. Means of Transportation to Work (2017-21) Worked at home' 9/0 �� Illf��ll��lllll 4/p . i ,i,,. � IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII ii��,, uuui Other - 2% Bicycle 1% � Drove alone Walked -�i� ��,� .�� 70% 6% �„� - ,w�,� Transportation �� '�� Trans�or�at o�n to Work � � �Carpooled� p 11% Source:American Community Survey Distance to Work (2019) 80% 70% IIIIIIIBangor 60% uuuui P.County ME 50% 40% 30% ; � 20% Figure 56: Distance 10% �i�, VV� I :,,�i� to Work ' o% ,,�i u ,,,,, ,,�i, ' Source:USCB Less than 10 miles 10 to 24 miles 25 to 50 miles Greater than 50 LongitudinalEmployer- miles Household Dynamics CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 223 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Economic Advantages Bangor has several unique advantages compared to other communities in Maine and the northeast that make it a desirable place to work, live, and do business. Schools- Bangor Public Schools are consistently ranked among the top public schools in the state. Additionally, Bangor is home to four colleges and universities, including Husson University, Beal University, University of Maine-Augusta at Bangor, and Eastern Maine Community College. A strong public school system and higher education institutions can draw employers who are looking to attract employees to relocate and to find qualified new talent. Downtown - Unlike other former mill communities in the northeast, many of which have struggled to revive their economies after decades of decline, Bangor has a thriving downtown. Like many downtown districts, downtown Bangor experienced a decline after the development of the Bangor Mall and other strip retail development outside of the urban core in the 1970s. In 1984, the Downtown Bangor Partnership was formed, and a special assessment downtown district was established to support the revitalization of downtown Bangor. The organization focused on maintenance, beautification initiatives, and events to draw people downtown and make the district a viable and pleasant place to be. This effort, combined with City and community involvement and support, helped to revive downtown Bangor. Transportation infrastructure- Bangor International Airport (BGR) is an important asset to the region as it provides access to passenger travel as well as being an important hub for logistics and trade. A new transit center is currently under construction in Pickering Square in downtown Bangor, to support the Community Connector, Bangor's local bus transit system. The Community Connector bus lines serve the City and provide service to surrounding towns. In addition,the City's location along I-95 and the Penobscot River provides easy access for truck transport and access to the Port of Searsport. The City is also served by two freight rail lines. Cultural amenities- Bangor has several major entertainment venues that draw visitors from the larger region, as well as several smaller venues and attractions. Since 2001, with the opening of the Maine Discovery Museum, the City has continued to add new arts, culture, and entertainment amenities, including large venues like the Cross Insurance Center arena, Hollywood Casino Hotel and Raceway, and the waterfront Maine Savings Amphitheater. Despite all of these advantages, the City's population has remained relatively stagnant since the 1970s. While Maine has experienced growth through in-migration, especially in the past two years during the pandemic, this growth has not been experienced evenly throughout the state. New residents are predominantly moving to southern and coastal Maine, while much of northern and rural Maine has continued to experience population loss as younger people move away to more urban areas. Promoting Bangor's quality of life and economic advantages will be important to the City's long-term economic growth. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 224 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Economic Advantages CONTINUED � �� ; o. , � r_ o�umm ; ��°�� P� ...< « �e r. «�.�.e ��.«� i if; � �o� ��, ��: «� �..4�_ i Map&G d ii if% ��I. ��o�.em..U., r._�or� i �� r((��;I�IPIIIIII�11 .e«e m� �° I � r�� o� o.,., m��. �,ti�.a � ' ��,, 4r� � �s�= � � �.m� i i � �� os s�� i �� i11��w ,�, �� «�.. 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The plan recognizes the need to promote the City and its amenities through a comprehensive communications and marketing strategy and to continue to enhance livability to attract and retain people (especially young professionals) to live and work in Bangor. The plan also recognizes the importance of downtown to the City's economic growth. The plan's recommendation to create an entertainment district along Front Street would involve supporting the development of new entertainment venues in the area, as well as improving connectivity between the proposed entertainment district and downtown. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 225 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Maine Economic Development Strategy 2020 - 2029 In 2019,the State of Maine produced a 10-year Economic Development Strategy. The plan identifies statewide concerns for economic growth in the next decade, including a shrinking workforce and low wages. Similar to Bangor's Economic Development Strategy, the state's strategy also focuses on building and sustaining a strong labor force. As the oldest state in the nation, Maine is especially impacted by a decline in the workforce due to an aging population. The plan refers to talent and innovation to spur growth, specifically recommending support for education, research, and development of and investment in emerging industries such as renewable energy and bio-forest products. The plan also identifies opportunities for growth and provides recommendations that are synchronized with the state's goals to address climate change, recognizing that economic growth and environmental sustainability are not mutually exclusive. Growing the workforce through investments in education, collaboration with colleges and universities, attracting new workers to Maine, and supporting growing industries including alternative energy production and forest products, are top priorities for Maine. The plan also identifies the Bangor region as a "hub of excellence," noting the transportation infrastructure, educational institutions, services, and the region's overall livability. The state's focus on strengthening existing economic hubs offers an opportunity for Bangor to work with the state and surrounding towns to leverage the area's existing assets to support economic growth. Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic Bangor is still experiencing the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is unclear what a post- pandemic economy will look like for the City, state, and nation. Taxable retail sales declined 5.5% for 2020 compared to 2019, with lodging and restaurants having the steepest decline in sales and building supplies experiencing an increase of nearly 20%. This is consistent with trends across the country. Employment has recovered since the early impacts of the pandemic in 2020.The unemployment rate trended downward between 2013 and 2018 and did not rise significantly until a pandemic-related increase in 2021. Total employment increased by 10.6% from June 2020 to June 2021. The Bangor region's unemployment rate in November 2021 was 4.1%, slightly lower than Maine's rate of 4.9%. Wages have also increased. The average weekly wage in Penobscot County grew 15%from December 2019 to December 2020. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 226 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic CONTINUED Unemployment Rate: Bangor, ME Metropolitan NECTA io.o 9.0 8.0 7.0 c 6.0 � � 5.0 � a 4.0 ' 3.0 _ _ _ 2.0 1.0 0.0 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � o��a o�,��o��a o�,��o��ao��o��a o��o��a o��o��a o,��o��a o��o��a o��o�ao�o�o�,��a o�,��ao�,�� ti � ti � ti � ti � ti � ti � ti � ti � �� ti ti � �� ti Figure 58: Bangor Metro NECTA(New England city and town area)-Unemployment Rate Source:Bureau of LaborStatistics Penobscot County Average Weekly Wage $i,zoo _ $1,004 $1,058 $1,000 _ _ _ $870 $871 �9�3 �920 $878 �922 $963 $945 $982 $816 $788 $823 $831 $840 $816 $844 $800 _ $600 _ $400 _ ' $200 _ $0 2018 2018 2018 2018 2019 2019 2019 2019 2020 2020 2020 2020 2021 2021 2021 2021 2022 2022 Ql Q2 Q3 Q4 Ql Q2 Q3 Q4 Ql Q2 Q3 Q4 Ql Q2 Q3 Q4 Ql Q2 Figure 59: Penobscot County Average Weekly Wage Source:Maine Department of Labor, Center for Workforce Research&lnformation CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 227 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Challenges and Opportunities Manufacturing and the forest bioeconomy The recent sharp increase in demand for industrial property presents a growth opportunity for Bangor. The emergence of the marijuana industry in Maine and the surge in e-commerce, especially since 2020, have generated a demand for industrial space. The City's physical location with access to I-95 and Bangor International Airport makes it an ideal location for certain manufacturing businesses. With a current vacancy rate for industrial properties of 1.9%, it is a challenge for business owners to find a location within Bangor. While there are opportunities to construct new industrial facilities, the current high cost of construction could be a deterrent for many prospective buyers. Bangor Metro Area Industrial Vacancy Rate 6% 5.5% 5% 4.2% 4% 2.9% 3% 1.9% 2% 1% - - - - Figure 60: Bangor Metro Area 0% Industrial Vacancy Rate 2020 Q4 2021 Q4 Source:NationalAssociation of i�Bangor Metro uuuuu US Realtors Commercial Real Estate Metro Market Report,2021.Q4 Maine's climate action plan recommends investment in and promotion of the emerging bio-based wood products industry. Investing in innovation in forest products could benefit the local economy by taking advantage of existing amenities and infrastructure while also providing more sustainable materials and reducing waste. The former Madison Paper Industries mill in Madison, Maine was recently purchased in late 2021 by GO Lab to be converted to manufacture wood-fiber insulation. This will be the first of its kind facility in North America, and it represents an opportunity for growth in manufacturing in Maine. Housing and construction The cost of construction is also a challenge for new housing construction. In January 2022, the median home sales price in Portland, Maine was approximately double the median home sales price in Bangor. This disparity in home sales prices indicates a likely lower rate of return on housing development in the Bangor area compared to Portland or other communities in southern and coastal Maine, making it a less desirable place to invest in development. The limited supply is affecting the increasing cost of housing and combined with the relatively low median income in Bangor, has created an affordability crisis. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 228 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Challenges and Opportunities CONTINUED Bangor Mall The Bangor Mall has experienced an increase in vacancies over the last several years. As of October 2021, there were 22 vacant storefronts within the mall. The recent addition of entertainment businesses to the mall has been a welcome change after a steep decline in the facility's operations. While the mall is privately owned, the City of Bangor has an interest in considering potential redevelopment opportunities to improve an area that has been underused. Perception of Bangor Bangor is widely recognized as a service center for the region; however, the City's cultural and recreational amenities and excellent quality of life are lesser known to those outside of the metro region. The nation has experienced a recent pandemic trend of migration away from large cities to small cities and rural areas. Bangor can capitalize on this trend by marketing its amenities and quality of life, including outdoor recreation opportunities, schools, entertainment, transportation, and proximity to both the ocean and mountains. New Mainers In December 2021, Bangor was approved by the U.S. State Department to be a refugee resettlement site. This initiative was led by Catholic Charities of Maine with support of the City Council. The City recognizes the benefits that cultural diversity and the range of skills and experiences that refugees and asylum seekers would bring to Bangor. While the addition of new residents to Bangor will contribute to the cultural diversity of the community and growth of the workforce, initially, the City will need to consider the unique service needs of refugees and asylum seekers. Many of the individuals relocating to Bangor as refugees and asylum seekers will need assistance with housing, translation, and interpretation services, and other basic needs upon arrival. Broadband Improved broadband services are critical to attracting working-age professionals to Bangor. In addition, broadband access has become an essential service for all residents. With the transition of education, services, commerce, and communication to be more online, access to affordable high-speed internet is necessary to support residents' and businesses' ability to work, learn, and do business in Bangor. Broadband access can also increase the ability for residents to establish home occupations and enable opportunities for entrepreneurs. Recreation economy One of Bangor's greatest assets is its park system and variety of recreational opportunities, including the waterfront, golf course, several forest areas, and extensive trail system. In addition, the City's proximity to Acadia National Park, state parks, and other public lands and recreation areas make it an ideal gateway community for outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Building upon and marketing these assets could create a new area of economic growth for Bangor while also preserving and enhancing key amenities for existing community members. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 229 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 111 1�� ,11. 1 '�111�� 11' »� One of Bangor's greatest challenges is the lack of safe, quality, and affordable housing. Housing markets are driven by many factors, including consumer demand and preferences, household incomes, mortgage rates, and labor and construction material costs. While Bangor's housing costs are low relative to housing markets in other metropolitan areas in the state and region,the combined effect of changing consumer demands for housing types, shortage in housing supply, and a low area median income have resulted in a lack of safe and affordable housing in Bangor. Bangor is not unique in its critical need for affordable housing; however,the Bangor metro area has been especially impacted due to slow housing development and incomes that have not kept pace with increasing housing costs. A recent study by the Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com ranked the Bangor metropolitan area ninth on its list of emerging housing markets.The study considered rising prices, supply and demand, and other economic indicators. With new housing construction continuing to lag, this trend is expected to continue. There are several forces influencing Bangor's housing market, many of which are also being experienced in other housing markets in the region and nationally. The City of Bangor, like other municipalities, is under pressure to take on the housing challenges that have resulted from broader economic trends. The City recognizes that addressing the housing needs of Bangor residents is an ongoing challenge that requires the coordinated effort of multiple partners and strategies over the long-term. Housing Stock From 2014 to 2019, the total number of housing units in Bangor decreased by 1.5%. During that same period, the number of occupied units decreased by 3.4% and the number of vacant units increased by 16.6%. This overall reduction in the housing supply has contributed to the strain on the housing market. While some units that are categorized as vacant are seasonally occupied, others have been converted for use as short- term rentals, or taken out of the housing market altogether due to deterioration and neglect. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 230 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Housing Stock CONTINUED Bangor Total Housing Units ' 18,000 15,749 15,398 16,000 14,287 13,887 14,000 ' 12,000 ' 10,000 ' 8,000 ' 6,000 ' 4,000 ' 2,000 1,462 1,511 _ � �IVVVVVV Total Housing Units Occupied housing units Vacant housing units 2010-2014 i�2017-21 Figure 61: Bangor Total Housing Units Source:American Community Survey(Note: The term 1/acant housing units is defined broadly by the U.S. Census Bureau and may not be an accurate representation of vacant,unoccupied housing units.) The City has a variety of housing types and styles and both renter and owner-occupied housing. There are more renter occupied units than owner-occupied units; however, the number of owner-occupied units has increased, while the number of rental units has decreased by about 10 percent from 2014 to 2019. The City's housing stock has declined and has not diversified enough to keep up with shifts in demographics and changing housing needs of the community. Approximately 43%of the City's housing units are single- family detached homes while units within multi-family buildings of five or more units comprise less than one-quarter (22%)of Bangor's housing stock. Compared to the state and county, Bangor has a much more diverse housing stock. Still, the current demographics of the City, projected population changes, and recent community feedback, indicate a need for more housing diversity, including smaller units, multi-family development, and housing for seniors and special needs populations. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 231 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Housing Stock CONTINUED Home Ownership Rate (2017-21) ' iooro _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ' 90% _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 80% _ _ _ _ _ _��.4% _ 69.9% ' 70% _ _ _ � _ _ _ '' 60% _ _ _ _ _ ' 50% 47.3% _ _ _ _ ' 40% _ _ _ _ _ '' 30% _ _ _ _ _ ' 20% _ _ _ _ _ ' 10% _ _ _ _ ' 0% Bangor P.County ME Figure 62: Home Ownership Rate Source:American Community Survey Housing Type by Units (2017-21) 1-unit,detached Mobi�/home � �Tq 40% '�� VIII":,. 20 or more I units ��'��, 7% ')J1J1�J1!��IJJ„', 10 to 19 units �� 3% � �l� � 1-unit,attached 5 to 9 units ��,.�� 9% ��ll�� 5% » ii �J�� 3 or 4 units 2 units 20% 9% Figure 63: Housing Type by Units Source:American Community Survey CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 232 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Affordability Housing in Bangor has become less affordable to Bangor residents.While housing costs for both rentals and sales are considerably lower than southern and coastal Maine, the lower median income in Bangor means that housing is still unaffordable for many residents. Housing costs have steadily increased in recent years, but wages have not increased proportionately. Nearly 20% of Bangor residents live below the federal poverty level. The existing problem of housing affordability has been exacerbated by a slow-down in production and increase in cost of construction in the past two years. Median home sales prices have increased across the country and especially in Maine. While Bangor's median home sales price remains lower relative to the state and national prices, the City has experienced a 36% increase in median home sales price from 2018 to 2022. Median Home Sale Price ' $450,000 ' $400,000 $350,000 _ $300,000 _. """°� � �� $250,000 �,,,„�� $200,000 _ _ ' $150,000 $200,000 $220,000 ' $100,000 $161,700 $155,000 $164,000 ' $50,000 $0 ; _ _ _ Dec 2018 Dec 2019 Dec 2020 Dec 2021 Dec 2022 Bangor ME US Figure 64: Median Home Sale Price Source:Redfin.com Housing affordability is typically evaluated by measuring the proportion of a household's income that is spent on housing costs. Households spending 30% or more of their gross income on rent or a mortgage are considered to be housing cost burdened. By this measure, almost half(47.5%) of Bangor residents who rent their home are housing cost burdened. The Affordability Index is a measure of housing affordability for a particular geography, using the ratio of rent that is affordable(using the 30% measure) to the median income household to median rent for a two-bedroom apartment. Using this ratio, an index of less than one is considered unaffordable. Using the Affordability Index,the rental housing market in Bangor has not been affordable since 2000. The 2020 Affordability Index of 0.74 indicates that more than 60% of Bangor households are unable to afford the median rent. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 233 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Affordability CONTINUED Monthly Housing Costs of 30%or more of HH Income 50% _47.50% _ 40% 30% 19.70% 20% 10% ' 0% Owner Renter Figure 65: Monthly Housing Costs of 30%or more of HH Income Source:MaineHousing Rental Affordability Index, 2020 0.9 .0.$$ 0.85 0.83 0.8 OJ5 OJ4 OJ ' 0.65 Bangor P.County Maine Figure 66: Rental Affordability Index Source:MaineHousing CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 234 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Housing Demand Changing demographics, including smaller average family size and an aging population, have resulted in shifts in the demand for different housing types.Smaller households, including more single-person households, have generated a demand for smaller units, more rental units, and housing close to services and amenities. The state and region's aging population is driving demand for senior housing and assisted living facilities. In addition, the growing unhoused population in Bangor also has unique housing needs that are not being met by the existing housing market. Additional temporary and supportive housing for those dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues is needed. Housing Supply From 2014 to 2019, Bangor experienced a net loss of 239 housing units. Loss of housing units may be partially a result of units being taken off the market due to needing repairs to be habitable. Other units may have been converted for use as short-term rentals or for seasonal use. One factor that is contributing to the loss of available housing units is the age of the City's housing stock. Like other cities in the northeast, much of Bangor's housing is very old and in need of costly repairs and upgrades to maintain a basic level of habitability. More than one-third (37%) of Bangor's housing stock was constructed prior to 1940, and more than half of all units were constructed prior to 1960. After decades of consistent housing construction, only 2% of the City's housing stock was constructed after 2010. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 235 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Housing Supply CONTINUED Housing by Year Built (2017-21) Built 2020 or 2010 to 2019 later 4% 0% �"" 2000 to 2009 7% 1939 or earlier 38% �� °� �� I�� 1990 to 1999 � 6% �� 1980 to 1989 11% � %/%//a �� ,� iiiiiiiii%%/�%�/�� / � � ��' - , �� 1970 to 1979 1940 to 1949 ��' �� 11% iiiiiii%��i�iii�;,, 3% ' � ;:;,,�.,.�� 1950 to 1959 _ 1960 to 1969 12% 8% Figure 67: Housing by Year Built Source:American Community Survey CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 236 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Housing Supply CONTINUED Residential Property Age �,W��,�� in Bangor, Maine � `°,,�� ,� � � �` � �� . 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The study, completed in 2021, found 82 short-term rentals listed in Bangor. Of the 82 units, 87%are for an entire home or dwelling unit, while the remainder are for a room or portion of a home. Most of the units are located in and around downtown. The City would like to encourage visitors to spend time downtown, but there is a concern about the potential impact of short-term rentals on the rental housing market. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 237 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Housing Supply CONTINUED Vacant Housing Units, 2015-2019 Vacant for Sale Vacant for Rent 4% � —�i�� 27% , ��Sl;;�,F y�,///iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii�. . , �� ,�// „/a, . - — ��/� - Vacant Seasonal 3% `'a 9 VVVVur,,, .,.... .�� Other '�� 66% „�°miu Figure 69: Vacant Housing Units ��Vacant for Sale =Vacant for Rent Vacant Seasonal �Other Source:American Community Survey The impact of short-term rentals on the housing market is unclear, but as this is a growing industry, the City would like to address the issue of regulating short-term rentals (whether to regulate this use and how to do so) in the near future. Initial public feedback, gathered as part of the City's study of short-term rentals, indicated that there is support for some regulation of short-term rentals with some concerns related to equity in regulation and enforcement. Stakeholders also noted the benefit of extra income for homeowners through short-term rentals as well as some concerns, including rentals being used for illegal activity, neighborhood erosion, loss of housing stock, and impact on the rental market. The recent dramatic increase in cost of building materials and the regional labor shortage have limited new housing development in Bangor. It is unclear how these immediate challenges will affect housing markets in the long-term, but the impact of current low rates of housing construction starts or major housing redevelopment projects will mean that the availability of new housing units will remain low for the next few years. Housing Quality In addition to the cost and availability of housing, housing quality and safety are also concerns for Bangor residents. Due to the age of Bangor's housing stock, lack of maintenance and aging systems in building that are not built to current construction standards is a major concern, especially for low-income tenants with limited housing options. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 238 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Housing Quality CONTINUED The City maintains a list of buildings that have been placarded as uninhabitable and unsafe for occupancy by the City's Code Enforcement Division. Currently,101 properties have been identified by the City. Of those, 34 were placarded more than five years ago and remain uninhabitable, and 64 were identified more than three years ago. Long-term vacancies of unsafe structures pose a safety concern for neighbors and those seeking shelter in vacant buildings. Housing units being removed from the housing market because of deterioration and unsafe conditions has contributed to the overall loss of housing units in Bangor. The City of Bangor requires owners of vacant buildings to register their building with the City's Code Enforcement Division; however, not all property owners of vacant buildings have complied with this ordinance. The City has been challenged to identify and contact property owners in order to obtain compliance. The 2019 Housing Report recommends implementing a rental inspection and registration program to help ensure that minimum life safety standards are met in rental housing. The City should also consider potential short-term effects of requiring rental inspections, including the possible displacement of tenants if dwelling units are found to be unsafe upon inspection. Additionally, to complement a rental registration program and address housing quality, the Housing Report recommends incentivizing rehabilitation and redevelopment of residential properties in the urban core. This could include expansion of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs to subsidize rehabilitation projects, and changes to City ordinances regarding vacant, abandoned, foreclosed, or placarded properties to allow for an accelerated timeline for demolition or rehabilitation of these properties. Recent Housing Development In October 2021, Penquis completed a 40-unit affordable senior housing project,funded through MaineHousing using the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. The City has seen recent conversion of non- residential structures for market rate dwelling units, including downtown rehabilitation projects and the Schoolhouse Apartments (15% of units are affordable). In FY2019,the Bangor Housing Authority received initial site plan approval for 30 new units of senior housing. This project has been delayed due to the pandemic but is expected to move forward in 2022 to seek housing tax credits for the project. Still, the rate of new housing development in Bangor has been slow compared to other housing markets in Maine that have been experiencing significant increases in residential development in recent years. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 239 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Challenges and Opportunities Zoning and land use At the local level, zoning and land use policies also affect housing supply, both intentionally and unintentionally. The City has amended local codes in order to facilitate the development of more housing units, including allowing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in residential zones. Still, single-family zoning is predominant in downtown-adjacent neighborhoods. Converting a single-family home to a multi-family structure often has additional costs associated with renovating an older structure, including the costs to renovate a dilapidated structure and for lead and asbestos remediation. This is a factor when considering housing opportunities within existing neighborhoods. Historic preservation Bangor has nine local historic districts in and near downtown Bangor. The City has a historic preservation ordinance and a Historic Preservation Commission that oversees compliance with that ordinance for properties located in the City's local historic districts. The City's historic district regulations are intended to preserve the essential character of the City's neighborhoods and to assure that new buildings constructed in historic districts are designed and built in a way that is compatible with the district's historic character. The evaluation standards in the ordinance are based on the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. These standards allow a property to be repaired or altered so it can be used in a contemporary manner while preserving portions and features that are significant, either historically, architecturally, or culturally. While these standards ensure that homes and buildings are properly improved and maintained, compliance with these standards can add cost to the maintenance and improvement of properties. Home%ssness Bangor has seen a considerable increase in the unhoused population, with a noticeable increase in unsheltered people seeking housing and services in the City. According to Bangor's Public Health and Community Services Department, many unhoused people are coming to the City from other parts of the state in order to access services. Providing housing for this population is complex and includes a need for longer-term housing in addition to short-term shelter space, as well as the consistent availability of a range of on-site social services. The increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness in Bangor has put a strain on existing service providers in the City and region. These providers have also been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and labor shortages and are challenged to maintain levels of service previously provided. There are two adult shelters in Bangor: Hope House and Bangor Area Homeless Shelter(BAHS). Together, these shelters have 95 beds, and both report operating at capacity and turning away up to five individuals each night due to capacity limitations. There are also a number of unhoused individuals who do not seek shelter; tracking and providing services to these individuals is a challenge. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 240 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Challenges and Opportunities CONTINUED The City as recently begun implementing the Built for Zero methodology as part of a statewide "hub" approach to support a coordinated effort to create a shared system for tracking and providing services to people experiencing homelessness. The City is working in partnership with Penobscot Community Health Care, Community Health and Counseling Services, Health Equity Alliance, Penquis, and other organizations to implement this data-driven approach to help overcome barriers and assist individuals in securing stable, permanent housing. City programs and initiatives The City administers federal CDBG funds through programs to provide housing rehabilitation and homeownership assistance to low- and moderate-income Bangor residents in eligible neighborhoods. As noted in the City's Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reporting (CAPER)for the CDBG program, progress on program goals for FY 2021 was limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2018,the City convened a work group to address the issue of quality, affordable housing in Bangor. The recommendations of this group provided in the 2019 report include many issues that the 2022 Comprehensive Plan will consider. As with many other City programs and plans, efforts to implement recommendations of the 2019 Bangor Housing Working Group recommendations were hindered as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the ongoing challenges of the pandemic, the City has implemented recommendations to modify the zoning code to allow for ADUs and to reduce minimum lot sizes and related dimensional requirements to allow for more flexibility for home expansions and the addition of ADUs. Bangor Housing Authority The Bangor Housing Authority (BHA) manages 808 units of housing on 10 properties, including both public housing owned by BHA and privately owned housing that is managed by BHA. BHA housing is for low- income families and seniors, serving 1,988 residents. BHA also administers over 400 housing choice vouchers in the greater Bangor area. In addition to maintaining public housing, the BHA also provides supportive and educational programs for both adults and children who are tenants or Section 8 recipients. Consideration should be given to the BHA's capacity to fund and manage additional housing units. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 241 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 l�l lll J',,;�°%,,.�� l� '�11 JJ�� ,1'111 J',, l�l ;�°%, l�l 111�� ,1'�� l� Transportation amenities and infrastructure are vital to the economic competitiveness of the Bangor region as well as the quality of life for residents, workers, and visitors. Bangor has multiple transportation advantages including Bangor International Airport, a roadway network that includes several interchange access points to I-95, a regional bus transit system, access to two freight rail corridors, and a growing network of pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. The existing transportation resources are an asset to the City; however, the ability to maintain infrastructure and expand networks to meet changing demands will be critical to supporting economic growth in the City and region. Roads Existing roadway network Bangor's roadways are comprised of interstate highways, arterials, and collector roadways, as classified by the Federal Highway Administration's functional classification system. Principal arterials include Broadway (Route 15), Cedar Street, Gallagher Place, Hammond Street, Independence Street, Main Street, Oak Street, Odlin Road, Short Street, State Street, Summer Street, Union Street, and Washington Street. 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" ':"�,,.,,.w �f� "�'""�� ,i ri. .,d' � �,,.�..�� , V��. ,� �� r��,�. , d„�' � ��',�� ,;, ��,�.. , ,��N�� !�"9'"'� '� � "�" � ..... � ;; � �""w�w� �"'��,�'""""�� i �"�� u� � � �^ � �� "� � � �Mm „, ��. _ wr ,,, �� ' � u �w� �uro�a u„�u iw � ""�� i � � � a`� uo m�w� �� ,� "; �w �w�'w / � re„,�, � w mw��w �w � ,� � . ,. --- n"rt�"^ _ _. _ ,1t �'. �'� °"""�. -- , _ ,.,��". _ . ., , .. _ �"^�,,'� _ . Figure 70: Maine DOT Corridors Source:Maine DOT Public Map Viewer CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 242 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Roads CONTINUED City of Bangor Ordinance classifies arterials differently than the federal classification system. According to City Ordinance 165-13, major arterials include: Broadway, Hammond Street, Hogan Road, Main Street, Odlin Road, State Street, Stillwater Avenue, and Union Street. Minor arterials include Mount Hope Avenue, Essex Street, Griffin Road, Kenduskeag Avenue, Ohio Street, State Street, Maine Avenue, and Fourteenth Street. Maine Department of Transportation (DOT) maintains a database of corridors that are prioritized for investments. This database includes state roadways as well as local roadways that receive state funding. Priority 1 roadways are the highest priority for investment. Within Bangor, roadways classified as Priority 1 include I-95, I-395, Broadway(Route 15), Cedar Street, Gallagher Place, Godfrey Boulevard, Hammond Street (western segment), Main/State Streets, Maine Avenue, Oak Street, Penobscot Bridge, Short Street, Summer Street, Union Street, and the Union Street Ramp. Bangor has a total of 249.3 miles of state or municipal roadway. Approximately 52 miles of arterial roadways are state or interstate highways, and 36 miles are City roadways that receive state aid. The remainder are roadways that are under the jurisdiction of the City of Bangor. The I-95 corridor carries between 30,000 and 50,000 vehicles per day. The 2011 Bangor I-95 Corridor Study conducted by Maine DOT identified multiple near-term and long-term recommendations to improve traffic flow and safety and to address infrastructure needs for the corridor. Near-term recommendations include implementing intelligent transportation systems (ITS), implementing transportation demand management (TDM), completing interchange and auxiliary lane improvements. Long-term recommendations include auxiliary lane, intersection, and interchange improvement strategies. Recent improvements and maintenance Recent highway improvements in Bangor include segments of Broadway, Main Street, Stillwater Avenue, and Union Street (including Union Plaza, Summer Street, and Short Street). Several other roadways and roadway segments are within a paving program. Of the 249.3 miles of roadways in Bangor, the City's DPW is responsible for maintaining 197 centerline miles of roadway as well as City sidewalks, with a total of 423 lane miles that require maintenance and plowing. The City resurfaces between 4 and 15 miles of roadway per year, with a current pavement restoration budget of approximately$1.2 million per year in capital funding and approximately$350,000 annually through Maine DOT's Local Road Assistance Program. The miles of roadway paved per year are contingent upon available funding and the pavement cost at the time of bidding. While the City completes necessary roadway resurfacing from year to year, there is a need for additional interim maintenance of roadways that would help to extend the life of paved roadways. The City does CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 243 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Roads CONTINUED not currently have a pavement management plan, but funding for an asset management software system to track pavement management is under consideration. DPW is challenged to keep up with road and sidewalk maintenance, including ability to identify deficiencies, efficiently allocate resources, and maintain a consistent level of service as costs for materials and labor rise. 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The traffic control system is aging, but the City has recently begun replacing old signals with new GRIDSMART technology. As of January 2022, signals at six intersections have been replaced with new optical detection signals. This recent technology involves responsive traffic signals, which result in reduced wait times and improved traffic flow. GRIDSMART technology will also help the City and state meet emissions reduction goals by reducing idling at intersections. The City is working toward replacing aging signals and older technology with optical detection signals. Construction of new roadways The construction of new roadways as part of a subdivision is regulated by Bangor Municipal Code Section 165-131, which provides construction standards for streets and roadways. Sidewalks a minimum of six feet in width are required on major arterial and collector roadways or as required by the Planning Board. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 244 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Existing facilities Bangor's sidewalks are concentrated in the downtown and historic core areas. There are few sidewalks north of I-95. The City has restored sidewalks on between 15 and 30 roadways per year, since 2014. --- . _ ,�..— u . �� . .._.. �.,�•- � j 1 � r . � t �� z�° ��. � ` °� � i i I �� i � v� }1 � ,�..�•'�".".., fi � �y ly�� Y .. ,�� . (li � r� �,�.�� . � � �i 4�..;� � ` , �� 1 , ., , � .�o �p�h � � � ,,,, �� i i +� i . l . . � „ ,� ' ,n �J i 1 y .,.�. t r o- � ,..,e : � � < � � � � l � � .� i �� t � i� �;@� a��,�b � << �Y� �'�: � � �y„ x < �� ,i „ � v f � ��' �� P � l m., � 1 of. 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The Trails Report was initiated in response to recommendations of the 2005 Comprehensive Plan to establish a pedestrian system plan and to coordinate with an open space and recreation plan. The report identifies potential new trail segments to improve pedestrian connectivity. Two major bicycle routes pass through Bangor. The East Coast Greenway route enters Bangor from the south on Odlin Road and crosses into Brewer via the Union Street and State Street bridges. With the exception of a CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 245 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities CONTINUED roughly one-mile segment along the Bangor waterfront, the remainder of the route is on-road. The Northern Maine Bicycle Route (U.S. Bike Route 501)continues east from the East Coast Greenway in downtown Bangor and exits Bangor along Mount Hope Avenue into Veazie. The BACTS Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan recommends pedestrian and bicycle improvements in Bangor. The plan recommends adding sidewalks to major routes beyond the downtown areas including Hammond Street, Odlin Road, Ohio Street, Broadway, Hogan Road, State Street, and Kenduskeag Avenue. Additional recommendations include design and facility improvement at several key intersections. . , � �l � Bangor Southwest � / �� '� � � � �_ �� Pedestrian Recommendations ' ,� , �� i � ;r' , � / � � ..l�� 'Vr , ,a� �hn � Itk(9�ft�ruJk � / � � , � ,fi Y��lyfl ,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,, -Sdewalk ' , /', i �'r �, iii�€�iti. i" � i � .,; , ' , , ., ...� i'/G ,! ^�n ,, � � i � . i ...,.._., -Eart Coart GreenwaY f,a�,��,a „r ,� , � ; � s 'i 1'` �� , � / ,i % .: y�, v �/ --- -Munldpal Boundary � 5 � �� , I � ✓J�6�oPFN l �% �4f.� -Pedeshlan Crash � = �'��-M�i! r r kbi�, � °9, �x 1� ;; i � � ., �Gn ifri�.(i T3, rr' �r, � �/; j ��.� f -Pedeshlan Fatallry � ,� ' �, ��. // r r� �� { "t i� a -Place of Intuest ,,�;j� � d tM ilt�dl+ru�j ,,� f � � .� � s , % .: � -PubGc Idenhfied ��, "''�` � 1 �tl � � �/ �� '� Pnonry Lootlon �� q�� % � �� a � � � � � � a i�, / �' �,� �� j�;t ��" _ Placesoflnterest: �' i'� , � N� ��i � 3 �j�'��r� 1-Cross Insurance Center � ��'� , i 2-HolrywoodSlotsCasno ,��o I r�cp�l � . °,1„ �� If(oa�.,e �� „%/ ,l� yy 3-Bangor Waterfront � : �� 4-James F Doughry Sdiool& � � I+ I 3�i< f� r ��estreersd,00i j r� � � , II � / o ;z. i s-Fourceenm sheet sdiool& , FaTrmountSdiool i�. ,0 � ��a ' � � i�roU � a � �I i 6-Hayford Park �� '� "� � �� "�� , 7-Downtown Dlstnct , � � � � � I� I � ,� .d. e ,w q ^..� ° ' �° ,'�` Figure 73: Bangor Southwest Pedestrian Recommendations Source:BACTS Long-Range Pedestrian and Bicycle Transportation Plan Planned improvements The following list includes planned or programmed transportation improvements as indicated in the BACTS Long-Range Pedestrian and Bicycle Transportation Plan: • Improve the intersections at 14th Street and Ohio Street and 14th Street and Union Street, including traffic signals with pedestrian equipment and improved sidewalks in 2019. • Install signal improvements at Union Street and Main Street in 2019. • Build Trail 5, connecting Sylvan Road to Stillwater Avenue in 2019. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 246 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities CONTINUED • Construct a new sidewalk on the west side of Union Street from Vermont Avenue to Griffin Road in 2019. • Install intersection signal improvements at State Street and Forest Avenue in 2020. • Repave Main Street from Dutton Street to the municipal boundary in 2020. • Repave Union Street from Hammond Street to I-95 in 2019. • Install signal improvements and add a through lane at Stillwater Avenue/Bangor Parkade in 2019. • Widen ramp, and add new signals and a new sidewalk, on the south side of Hammond Street from Maine Avenue to I-95 in 2019. • Install a sidewalk on Buck Street from Main Street to Bass Park Boulevard in 2019. • Install sidewalk upgrades, including radiant heat, on Exchange and State Streets in 2019. • Install lighting and high-visibility pedestrian signs on Outer Hammond Street between the end of I-395 and the Target Industrial Complex in 2018. • Improve the intersection at Broadway/Center Street/ I-195 Off-Ramp. Community Connector The Community Connector is the regional bus transit system that is operated by the City of Bangor. The bus system also serves the communities of Old Town, Orono, Veazie, Brewer, and Hampden, providing a connection between these towns and Bangor. The Community Connector runs 10 bus routes with most routes operating Monday through Saturday, and one route operating on weekdays only. The system runs from 5 a.m.to 7 p.m. Annual ridership in a five-year period prior to the pandemic ranged from 770,000 to 941,000 riders. The City established partnerships with the four colleges and universities whereby the schools contribute financially to the system in exchange for allowing students to ride free. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 247 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Community Connector CONTINUED � �� r M �� 'V � � ��,� �� "'� �o�...» ��" ��„�'�� I `�, � �� .)hu�:f 5f j �� Sff. ��5e�lh 5 � �r" ,� � �m � H�spita� ,� ,� � ii��ii�uum � �� '"� EMfiC Lx��'�R � � �N ji ii �u ��o�� ""„� �r�aa�w�y �' P�ht,Hr�a� f � �„ � Elirn S� � , �„�� , �,,,��'" ��,ro ,��I r�;��"�, i °` � � �JNM�+ '� " I�"�aruiC'" � ,� w� � �P'l�'W�.p.. '' i„e� �i k�zair��r�r ¢�� I��nirar��'�� '"" N�r�tlh �,b �,�i - „ ''„�5tm��t �� . � r>�� ' �� 4� ' �� r " �Pl'�k��rng� � • , , , � �� , , � � , r �qucwre ,,;r d,�„� �, ,, � �' ��r °� l �� C.�'rlcat.�ry�tu k � % �� ,, .. ti,� SIY1L9+md"3 �( �,.A' 7>,�,�� f�, � �� re�rt� � � �� , � ��° �„ ^�� :�ri„a,�s7vo- � r "�w,� �Y,�r,au�rn4 ,��,�� y. . 4ics.y��t..� �'' I ��°" ,�,„�� ,.y w�� ,p��:� � � °�;.�o�R�v t. ,�,w°"� a'�° �� 0j� �Ru��$u.. � �� . q �I1 m�, �� IY�� 2, �,�,,, �.' I � , t� �� „z„ ,,,. j j, �^4 y I � � pd �' ,.1� �� Y+�1"y�IPy ' �� '� a �� r � ��n�r,� . � � � , .1 Fr� P ,n,nr,r,�`. � Mlreuivp��ro,r�a�a��,,u� �'� .��" �,� �°"�� •,,[) ( �arYirrit�riily�t�c;>fir`it'r{c r��¢a��,�,,�?: �1��'��""'� v,�, .. .:r � r �� n ��:�� w sn nieur�.� �eu a r i r r�.r, r� w^tPu'1kf� n6i ��4nYf nYarrc.F,lFS S/ip�,�nytl �+.�k4�,r.5,nn' ��•�w""�. rnw��rwd. HI'+'��A Il M�rc'!d�(/�#vhf 1�:�/ryH"� l NUM tV1Ar�tlif: W"fi1rY.A',LJ�r�A� f F i'lkY�N �rr�°c��- � � 9 2 ls�h�lCittlt �:��r��'1�CC � .w��.,:�,.... nno Figure 74: Existing Community Connector Transit Service Source:2019 Bangor Transit Studyc CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 248 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Community Connector CONTINUED The City was recently awarded a grant for technology to support real-time passenger data collection, develop an app for riders, install a location tracker for buses, and implement mobile fare payment. This innovative technology will be implemented in the next two years. The City is also planning to upgrade bus stops, construct new bus shelters, and incorporate GPS tracking at bus stops. It is anticipated that improved technology will make the system easier to use and will increase ridership. Stakeholders, including university partners and potential employer partners, have indicated that extended evening service is desired. In particular, many healthcare workers are on a 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. shift, and food service workers often have shifts ending later in the evening. Extending service would allow these workers to use the bus system for commuting. New transit center In the fall of 2021, construction began on the new Bangor Area Transit Center, a 2,200 square-foot transportation center in Pickering Square. The transit center will serve as the hub for the Community Connector, and will include internal and external waiting areas, accessible loading areas, public restrooms, a drivers' room, and administrative areas. The transit center will also incorporate new system technology related to bus schedules and GPS tracking for buses. The new building will provide greater visibility and accessibility for the bus system in a central location downtown. Transit study In 2019, a transit study was prepared for the Community Connector. The study provided an analysis of the bus service planning and operations,technology,fare structure, partnerships, marketing, and bus fleet. Community feedback on the existing bus service was also compiled as part of the project. The study found that the Community Connector is productive compared to its peers and has some of the lowest operating costs per hour and per passenger in the peer group; however, the system has experienced the greatest decrease in ridership and cost recovery ratio among the peer group systems. The study provides 14 short-term,l3 mid-term, and two long-term recommendations. Some recommendations of the study are already being implemented, including transitioning to fixed stops, improving the use of technology for route information and service updates. Additional recommendations include partnering with employers and other City agencies to encourage ridership, redesigning routes to be more efficient and address changes in demand, launching a rebrand of the service to increase awareness and appeal to more potential riders, and engaging in data collection to track travel patterns. Long-term recommendations include extending service hours for key routes, increasing frequency on some routes, and implementing asset management software. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 249 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Community Connector CONTINUED The study proposed a 10-year Capital Plan that focuses on improving assets and infrastructure and investments required to support the plan. The plan calls for a total investment of$12.6 million over a 10-year span. Community Connector:Transit structural analysis The 2021 Transit Structural Analysis, conducted for BACTS, recommended that the Community Connector create a new regional transportation authority (RTA) governed by a joint powers agreement (JPA) among participating communities. The creation of an RTA is viewed as a long-term solution, whereas the establishment of a JPA could be done in the short-term. Funded Projects in Bangor Currently funded Federal Highway Administration projects in Bangor include: • The Unified Planning Work Program ($778,171) - a project-planning document for proposed transportation project implementation for the next two years. • Hogan Road/I-95 Interchange ($752,000) - redesign of the Hogan Road interchange to address safety concerns, relieve congestion, and provide pedestrian access on the bridge. • Ohio Street/I-95 Bridge replacement ($7,272,605) - demolition and construction of a new bridge. Current and recent Federal Transit Administration funding for Bangor's Community Connector include: • Operating assistance and capital assistance related to COVID-19 ($3,106,172). • Capital assistance for the purchase of seven new buses ($3,612,501). Rail Lines Bangor is traversed by two rail lines, the Central Maine&Quebec Railway (CMQR) and the Maine Central Railroad (Pan Am Railways). Both rail corridors are used for freight. There is currently no passenger rail service in Bangor, although in January 2021, the Maine Legislature tasked Maine DOT with studying the feasibility of extending passenger rail service from Brunswick to Bangor along existing railroad corridors. Bangor's rail corridors are located in the northwest corner of the City(Canadian Pacific Railway) and at the southern end of the City along the Penobscot River (Maine Central Railroad). CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 250 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Bangor Landing and Waterfront Bangor Landing has two public docks that can accommodate private vessels of most sizes. The harbor is open throughout the freshwater boating season. Amenities at the landing include 400 feet of seasonal dock (most with water and electricity), 210 feet of guest dock with electricity and pump-out, 90 feet of small vessel dock (kayak/canoe accessible), harbor master, and Coast Guard auxiliary. t _. � , ��a�� , ; !� �%�°;/'��io ,,,��ll � , f;, ��v., ,, , �-„� , / � %� 1 % '�� %' t �� ;,��/;; �7 � �, �/� � �� • • • �i� ?;l �% i% ]A��noa9eA�ea l �� cna��ei ��l /; A NoA��no� /� �� / ;�; ��c Bangor International Airport (BGR) Figure75: Bangor Waterfront BGR is comprised of 2,079 acres and is owned and operated by the City of Bangor. Runway 15-33 is 11,400 feet long and 200 feet wide. The airport facilities standard and design are based on accommodating the critical design aircraft, which is the Boeing 757-300. The airport is considered a joint-use airport as it serves both civilian and military aviation needs. BGR is served by four airlines: American, United,Allegiant, and Delta. Enplanements for year ending 2019 were 304,900, with 42%enplanements on American Airlines aircraft. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 251 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Bangor International Airport (BGR) CONTINUED Prior to 2020, passenger enplanements were rising and BGR was experiencing a surge in growth from 2017 to 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, passenger activity declined precipitously beginning in March 2020, with passenger enplanements down 95% from June 2019 to June 2020. Through 2021, BGR has experienced a faster-than-expected recovery in passenger travel, and continued growth is expected. Bangor lnternationalAirport Master Plan In 2021, a master plan was developed for BGR. The plan addresses key issues, including terminal building analysis, aircraft storage hangars, cargo facilities, and runway length analysis. The Master Plan recommends multiple improvements, including runway rehabilitation, taxiway improvements, cargo hub hangar development, a new general aviation terminal, expanded parking, a new fuel farm, and sustainability improvements. Maine Long-range Transportation Plan The statewide 2008- 2030 transportation plan, developed in 2010, identifies Bangor as"ideally located to become a major intermodal transportation hub in central and northern Maine." The plan recognizes the vital role Bangor could play in Maine's economic growth as a hub in the regional and global trade network. Recommendations of the plan include: • Capacity and modernization improvements to the I-95 corridor • Design and construction of a new I-95/I-395 interchange, including flyovers • Expansion of transit service with additional intermodal links and increased hours of service (evenings and Sunday) • Planning and construction of the Penobscot River Valley bicycle/pedestrian trail network Maine DOT is currently soliciting public input for the 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan. The 2050 plan will focus on a vision for a multimodal transportation system and will tie together the state's separate modal plans to move toward developing a unified multimodal system. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 252 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 2012 Bangor Comprehensive Plan Transportation goals of the 2012 plan include maintaining an efficient street and highway system, optimizing accessibility of transportation facilities to national and international markets, and supporting alternative modes of transportation using a "complete streets" approach to roadway design for safer movement of pedestrians and other non-automobile traffic. Since the 2012 plan was adopted, Maine DOT developed and approved a Complete Streets Policy (2014), to help ensure that all users of Maine's transportation system, including people of all ages and abilities, have safe and efficient access to the transportation system. Challenges and Opportunities Expansion of sidewalk network Initial community feedback in this planning process as well as recent public comment of prior planning initiatives have noted the importance of pedestrian and bicycle connectivity. Participants of the walk audit in 2021, while not representative of all Bangor residents, identified some areas where sidewalks are missing, in disrepair, or need expansion. Consideration should be given to stakeholder requests to expand the sidewalk network to provide pedestrian connectivity to more neighborhoods beyond the downtown area. Addition of on-road bicycle facilities Similarly, the 2012 Comprehensive Plan and recent community feedback has referenced the need for additional bicycle infrastructure as part of a multimodal system. A review of existing infrastructure and current usage could provide some guidance as to where additional bicycle facilities could best support improved connectivity. lmprovements/investments in the trafficsigna/system The City is currently in the process of replacing several traffic signals with new and more efficient technology. Six intersections have been upgraded to the GRIDSMART system with planned replacement of traffic signals at six other intersections. Having all traffic signals on the GRIDSMART system and implementation of a traffic responsive control system will allow the City to fully realize efficiency and environmental benefits from new technology. The City is currently working with BACTS to add Centracs software to an upcoming regional infrastructure project. Consideration should be given to the traffic flow improvements and environmental benefits of new technology, compared to the estimated cost to fully transition all traffic signals to the GRIDSMART system and to implement traffic optimization software. Community Connector operational structure The funding and operational structure of the Community Connector has been considered by the City in the past. With infrastructure improvements and system modernization, the City hopes to increase ridership. As the system grows, consideration of the equity of both the funding and operation of the system is necessary. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 253 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Challenges and Opportunities CONTINUED Currently, the City of Bangor bears the full responsibility for funding the bus system, with agreements with Old Town, Orono,Veazie, Brewer, Hampden, and five colleges and universities contributing some funding for the system. With that responsibility, the City has full authority over system operations. Passenger rail Consideration should be given to opportunities that could be realized if the extension of passenger rail service to Bangor is feasible. Connecting Bangor to other economic centers via rail will create an opportunity for job growth, provide easier access to Bangor services and retail, and provide an opportunity to grow Bangor's tourism industry. Road maintenance The maintenance of City roads is a concern for several reasons. In the short-term, Bangor DPW is challenged to adequately staff the department,similar to other City departments and other industries dealing with labor shortages. In the long term, rising pavement costs mean that the overall cost to maintain the same number of miles of roadway will increase over time. To manage maintenance needs,the City could benefit from a more detailed management plan. While the City implements a repavement plan, regular maintenance of roads could be improved through the development of a pavement maintenance plan to extend the functional life of the pavement before resurfacing is required. Additionally, long-term changes in climate and weather are increasing damage to pavement, requiring additional emergency repair and maintenance.Just this year, DPW received eight times as many reports of potholes in the first two weeks of February, compared to the same time last year, caused by variable temperatures earlier in the season. The likelihood that this weather trend and resulting pavement damage will continue in future years should be considered by the City in addressing and planning for maintenance and repair needs. Acceptance of private roads The City may consider reviewing the current land development policy for accepting privately built roadways. The increasing cost of maintenance and aging roads and systems will likely continue to be a challenge for the City to maintain infrastructure. The acceptance of new roads and infrastructure requiring City maintenance should be carefully considered. Climate action planning With transportation being responsible for 54%of Maine's greenhouse gas emissions, the state's climate action plan recognizes the importance of changing the way communities view transportation. The plan sets expectations for transitioning to electric vehicles and expanding public transportation to make transit more accessible and improve connectivity. The City should consider incorporating these recommendations into future capital planning and transit planning. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 254 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 111 .111� 111 �i 1��: �,.,,,f'1111',,,111�,,. ,, ��f'%��„ l� 111 ,�` �,,. J,,. �' 111.,, 1��. 1,,,. � 111�,,,/�f'% 111.,, 111�,,,111.,. �r�,.,,,f' J,,,. � 111�,,,�,,. 111.,. �i Historic Resources The City of Bangor has a rich history that is evident throughout the City's several historic neighborhoods and districts. The City has 10 designated historic districts with multiple contributing properties and structures. Additionally, within the City, there are 36 designated landmarks and 31 properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In addition to those officially designated local and national historic districts, structures, and properties, there are many other unlisted resources that contribute to the historic fabric of the community. The majority of Bangor's historic structures and landmarks are residences or former residences constructed in the 19th century. These structures are primarily located in and near downtown, including the Broadway Historic District, Tree Streets neighborhood, Thomas Hill District, and the Whitney Park Historic District. History of preservation in Bangor In 1973,the Broadway Historic District was nominated as the first designated historic district in Bangor. In 1977, the City adopted the Historic Preservation Ordinance following the completion of an historic resources inventory by the Maine Historic Preservation Commission in 1975. This inventory was the first in-depth architectural survey of a Maine city and included documentation of six areas and 28 properties. History of Preservation in Bangor Seminary West Market Broadway Historic Historic Historic WhitneyPark Architectural Historic District Resources District District Historic District Survey:Phase 1 nomination Inventory nomination nomination nomination bu bu � I bu � I bu I bu � I bu�� ``�n I bu bu� �� . Mt.Hope Historic Great Fire National Register Historic District Preservation Historic District of Historic Places nomination Ordinance nomination Multiple Property Adopted Documentation Figure 76: History of Preservation in Bangor Like many communities with valuable historic resources, Bangor recognized the need to protect buildings of historic and architectural value in order to preserve the essential character of the City's neighborhoods and to assure that new buildings that are constructed in historic districts are designed and constructed in a way CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 255 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Historic Resources CONTINUED that is compatible with the district's historic character. The evaluation standards in the ordinance are based on the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. These standards allow a property to be repaired or altered so it can be used in a contemporary manner while preserving portions and features that are significant, either historically, architecturally, or culturally. The ordinance established a Historic Preservation Commission to enforce the regulations. The commission reviews new construction and building alterations with the City's historic districts to determine if locally listed historic sites will be affected and also reviews all National Register nominations for properties within its jurisdiction. In addition, the commission serves in an advisory and educational role to the City and community regarding the protection of historic and cultural resources. Historic districts There are 10 designated historic districts in and near downtown Bangor. Nine of these districts are locally designated, and six are National Register historic districts. Two of these districts, the Great Fire and West Market Square Districts are partially located within flood zones associated with the Kenduskeag Stream. These districts are also vulnerable to sea level rise as documented by mapping provide by Weathering Maine: Mapping Threats to Maine's Historic and Cultural Resources. �r�� t�a rx�+�`� � r�� ,� �� . �� , �ti� "" � . �d �.gy � . �� Bangor Theological Seminary x x Broadway x x Great Fire x x High Street x Main Street x State Street x Thomas Hill x West Market Square x x Whitney Park x x Mount Hope Cemetery x Table 3: Bangor Historic Districts CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 256 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Historic Resources CONTINUED ._ _ /�j� _ _ _ _ _ _ �v///l!„'ir�le�� P�Q INo 19u r ety �t�opa. 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Figure 78: Historic Sites Architecturalsurvey In 2021,an architectural survey was conducted for Bangor that surveyed 63 structures in the Broadway District and 91 structures in the Tree Street Study Area. The survey identified historic structures, predominantly residences, most of which were constructed between the early 19th century and the early 20th century. Historic architectural styles in Bangor include Georgian and Federal styles of the turn of the 19th century; Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate, and Second Empire styles of the mid-19th century; Queen Anne, Richardsonian, Romanesque, and Stick styles of the late 19th century; and Colonial Revival style of the early 20th century. The architectural survey included six recommendations for expanding and supporting the preservation of historic architecture in Bangor: 1. Consider adding the section of Broadway between Garland and South Park to the Broadway Historic District. 2. Extend Tree Street study from Somerset to State Street. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 258 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Historic Resources CONTINUED 3. Consider a study of the "double houses" in Bangor. Several examples exist in the study area. 4. Consider a study of Pattern Book architecture in Bangor, which may result in a multiple property historic district designation. 5. Create an awareness campaign sharing what is known about Bangor's architectural heritage. 6. Consider historic landmark designations for five identified buildings:193 Essex Street,114 Somerset Street, 126 Grove Street, 92 Forest Avenue, and 5 Elm Street. lncentives for rehabilitation The Maine Historic Tax Credit (HTC) incentivizes business and real estate owners and developers to rehabilitate and reuse income-producing historic buildings in Maine. The HTC provides a building owner or developer with a state tax credit of 25%(or 34%for affordable housing) of the cost of historic improvements for the rehabilitation and reuse of a building that is a certified historic structure (structures that are on the National Register and within a National Register District). The HTC program was substantially expanded in 2008; however, there is still a need to consider providing additional incentives that could encourage historic preservation. From 2009 to 2019, only two projects were completed in Bangor using historic tax credits with one underway in 2019 and four projects that were recently approved, but not yet completed. Cultural Resources Bangor has a wide variety of arts and cultural offerings, including music, dance,theater,fine art,film, libraries, and museums. Events and facilities range from large venues such as the waterfront Maine Savings Amphitheater and the Cross Insurance Center; to smaller, well-established community institutions such as the Bangor Community Theater and the Maine Discovery Museum; to newer ventures like the Bangor Arts Exchange. In 2004, the City of Bangor established a Commission on Cultural Development (CCD) to promote the development of Bangor as a regional arts center. In enacting legislation to establish the CCD, the City recognized the importance of arts and culture to quality of life, creating a sense of community, and as an engine of economic growth. The CCD is tasked with assessing the City's cultural needs, developing and maintaining an Arts and Cultural Policy, reviewing and providing recommendations on grant applications and public art requests, and working with the community to identify and encourage opportunities for incubation of arts and cultural initiatives. The CCD provides recommendations for grants awarded by the City for a variety of arts and cultural programs. This funding has helped to support and sustain organizations and individual artists that make up Bangor's creative community. Recent projects and initiatives to receive grant funding include the Bangor CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 259 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Cultural Resources CONTINUED Region YMCA's arts and social engagement program for isolated seniors, live theater performances for the Ten Bucks Theatre, and public art installation by the United Way of Eastern Maine. In 2014, the CCD developed an Arts and Culture Policy. Goals of the policy include identifying and pursuing additional sources of funding for the arts, supporting advocacy and education to artists and the creative community to assist in business growth and operations, and marketing Bangor as an arts and cultural destination. In 2017, Americans for the Arts conducted an Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 (AEPS)study for the City of Bangor. The AEP5 study provides detailed economic impact findings for 341 study regions. The study found that the nonprofit arts and culture sector in Bangor generates approximately$10 million in total economic activity and supports 312 FTE jobs. Economic impact of the arts and culture industry in Bangor was higher in all measures than the median of study regions of comparable size, with the total FTE jobs supported being more than twice the median of similar communities and total industry expenditures nearly double the median expenditures. Challenges and Opportunities Bangor's historic landmarks and districts and cultural resources are a valuable asset to the community, providing an important connection to the City's rich history and contributing to the unique sense of place and quality of life in Bangor. Adaptive reuse As former residences in residential districts, many of the historic homes are limited in how they can be restored for reuse. The current zoning regulations for zoning districts that underlie historic districts should be considered with regard to flexibility to allow for productive uses, reuses, and preservation and restoration of historic properties. Due to the increasing cost of construction and additional costs associated with historic renovations, additional incentives could be considered to provide and encourage preservation and reuse. Preservation The 2021 Architectural Survey provided recommendations for consideration by the City, including recommendations to expand historic districts and add designated historic landmarks, and to consider whether the existing historic districts cover all desirable areas of the City. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 260 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Challenges and Opportunities CONTINUED Marketing Bangor's cu/tural assets Several of the goals of the Arts and Culture Policy refer to marketing of Bangor as an arts and culture destination as well as improving communication with the community related to the promotion of events, organizations, and initiatives. Development of a comprehensive marketing strategy is also a recommendation of the Economic Development Strategy. Any marketing campaign that the City develops should incorporate the promotion of Bangor as an arts and culture hub and should be consistent with the messaging of the CCD. The Arts and Cultural Policy provides relevant guidance to promote the art and culture community and support local artists and arts organization; however,the policy could be updated to provide specific guidance on marketing through various platforms as well as metrics for measuring the impact of education and outreach programs and marketing strategies. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 261 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 � '�' f,J�,,,�i��°'��-�i� �l, l �� l� 111 l�l '111� '�11., 111 J',,°; 111' ,11., '� ;�°%, ��I,,, 1111 %f 111111 111 1�� 111J'1 1111;111., 111' . 11 ;''%,' ., 11111., '� Public Safety Police The Bangor Police Department has a force of 84 police officers and a civilian support staff of 20. The department serves the City of Bangor and maintains mutual response agreements with surrounding communities to provide backup and special support when needed. The Bangor Police Department is the only department in the region with certain specialized skills and training, including an Explosive Detection Unit and a Crisis Intervention Team. While the total number of calls for service has remained consistent in recent years, the number of welfare check calls has increase by more than 50% from 2017 - 2021, and in 2021 accounted for 21% of all calls for assistance. In the last 10 years, community issues related to the growing unhoused population and the opioid crisis have been the greatest challenges for law enforcement. In response to these issues, the department has continued to increase training for mental health and crisis de-escalation and has recently added a Community Relations Officer position to serve in a community liaison capacity to facilitate communications between the community and the Police Department. In 2019, the City created a homeless outreach caseworker position. This position is currently based out of the Police Department and provides assistance in responding to calls for service and taking over the response where a homeless individual is involved and not engaged in criminal activity. Officers work closely with other agencies providing services to the unhoused and often connect individuals to service providers. The Police Department is also collaborating with Penobscot County on their overdose response, including outreach, training, and harm reduction and connecting individuals to treatment and other services. Like many other police departments in Maine and throughout the United States, the Bangor Police Department has struggled with hiring and retaining officers. In addition to the general decline in interest in public safety professions, the shift to addressing social service issues through policing has been a deterrent to some. Fire The Bangor Fire Department maintains three fire stations and 95 full-time employees. In 2021 the department responded to approximately 7,000 emergency medical services (EMS) calls and approximately 2000 fire calls. The department operates three engines, one ladder truck,three rescue vehicles, one fire command vehicle, one heavy rescue vehicle, and one tanker. The department is licensed to the paramedic CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 262 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Public Safety CONTINUED level and provides support to surrounding municipalities. Fire suppression is provided to other communities through Mutual Aid Agreements. The department is often challenged to provide assistance to other municipalities due to staffing limitations and a general shortage of EMS providers in the region. In recent years, the department has experienced higher turnover rates. This is a particular concern due to the high cost of training for staff. The City has considered the addition of a new fire station on Odlin Road to better serve the west side of the City; however,the cost to adequately staff a fourth station is a concern. Like the Bangor Police Department, the Fire Department has also experienced an increase in EMS calls related to substance abuse and mental health crises, which has put a strain on the department's staff. The Fire Department is also responsible for fire prevention measures, including fire and life safety inspections,fire systems plan review, and fire prevention public education. Fire safety related to older, poorly maintained structures is a concern. The City is currently discussing implementing a rental inspection and registration program to address housing quality and life safety issues that put tenants at risk. Emergency management The Fire Chief currently serves as the City's emergency management director. This role involves coordination of response to emergency management threats, ranging from crowd protection for large events to securing shelter space during and after a natural disaster. The Fire Chief collaborates with the American Red Cross, the Bangor Parks and Recreation Department, and the Maine Emergency Management Agency; however, there is a need for a dedicated emergency management director. As a separate position, the director would have greater capacity to engage in long-term emergency management and disaster mitigation planning and to coordinate with all City departments. Solid Waste The City contracts with private carriers for sanitation services. DPW oversees the coordination of sanitation services provided by private companies and tracks total volume of waste generated by the City. Solid waste is transferred to Penobscot Energy Recovery Company (PERC) in Orrington, Maine for combustion to produce electricity for sale on the grid. Waste from Bangor was previously being sent to Fiberight, a waste and recycling processing facility in Hampden before it shut down in 2020. As a result of the Hampden facility closure, the City is not currently meeting its goal for recycling. The Municipal Review Committee, a group of 115 Maine municipalities formed to manage municipal solid waste issues, hopes to find an operator to reopen the facility. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 263 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Storm Water and Utilities Stormwater Management Plan The City of Bangor is subject to the General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) which is administered by MDEP. In accordance with the requirements of the General Permit, the City has developed and will implement a Stormwater Management Plan (SMP) to coincide with the effective dates of the General Permit(July 1, 2022 -June 30, 2027). The SMP notes six streams receiving discharge from the City's MS4 that have impaired water quality, as determined by MDEP. The SMP is a document approved by MDEP and is used by the City as a guidance document to conform to the requirements of the permit. This document addresses all aspects of the permit including public education and outreach, public involvement and participation, illicit discharge detection and elimination, construction site stormwater runoff control, post-construction stormwater management for new development and redevelopment, pollution prevention and good housekeeping for municipal operations, and discharges to impaired waters. The Bangor Area Stormwater Group (BASWG) is a regional collaboration of municipalities and nonprofit and educational institutions working to improve regional water quality through education and outreach efforts that are prescribed by the MS4 General Permit. The organization has led outreach and education efforts, hosted stream cleanups, and secured grant funds to support initiatives. In addition to stormwater facility improvements and maintenance, the SMP also outlines a review of the City's Land Development Code site plan review procedures and erosion and sediment control as required by the MS4 General Permit. The City must meet the permit requirements in the development review process to incorporate best management practices for both during the construction process and for final site conditions after construction completion. Davis Brook combined sewer overf/ow(CSO)storage tank In coordination with MDEP and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address the CSOs, the City is in the process of constructing a new 3.8 million-gallon CSO storage tank. The Davis Brook storage tank is a significant project that will reduce the number and volume of combined sewer overflows that enter the Penobscot River. Stormwater utility In 2012, the City of Bangor passed an ordinance creating a stormwater utility. The purpose of the utility to provide funding to address stormwater management through education, infrastructure, and preventing improper discharges into the system. The fee is a service charge for the stormwater management system, with the fee amount based upon the amount of impervious surface area on a property. The utility allows for credits against the service charge when appropriate mitigation measures are taken to address stormwater runoff impacts on water quality. Revenue collected through the utility support stormwater improvements as recommended in the SMP, as needed and as determined by the City Engineer, and based on other plans such as Watershed-Based Management Plans. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 264 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Storm Water and Utilities CONTINUED Wastewater The City is responsible for maintaining the sewer system and wastewater treatment plant, including periodic inspections, cleaning, and repair of the system. The City's wastewater treatment plant provides both primary and secondary treatment and discharges directly to the Penobscot River. Expanded in the early 1990's, the plant modern treatment technologies to meet or exceed all state and federal requirements. As wastewater enters the plant,solid and floatable materials are removed. Primary treatment then allows a sizable proportion of the solids suspended in the waste stream to settle out and be collected. Once primary treatment is completed, the wastewater receives secondary treatment, which is a biological process. The plant utilizes an activated biotower along with suspended growth to treat the wastewater entering the secondary process. The treated water is then chlorinated to kill bacteria and dechlorinated before being released into the Penobscot River. Solids removed from the waste stream are dewatered and composted for reuse at a private composting facility. In 2015, the City entered a consent decree with the EPA and MDEP to perform short- and long-term improvements to the City's wastewater collection system and municipal separate storm sewer system to reduce the discharge of pollutants from the systems to be in compliance with the requirements of the Clean Water Act. To comply with the consent decree, the City has ongoing and planned sewer separation projects, including the Davis Brook CSO storage tank. Separation projects and improvements to the wastewater collection system will reduce CSOs and increase system capacity. Permitted discharges The following MDEP permits are held by the City to allow discharges of water to surface waters or groundwaters in Bangor. • ME0100781: Authorizes the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant to discharge secondary treated sanitary and municipal wastewater from Outfall #OOIA to the Penobscot River in Bangor. • MER05C204: Grants the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant coverage under the Multi-Sector General Permit For Stormwater Associated With An Industrial Activity (MSGP). • MEG220000: Maine Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit authorizes the discharge of waste snow to earth and to ground waters. This allows for the removal, stockpiling, and disposal of snow from Bangor's Downtown to a site in Hampden. This permit does not authorize the discharge of wastewater from waste snow disposal activities to any fresh surface water of the state. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 265 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Water The Bangor Water District (BWD)was established in 1957 as an independent municipal district. BWD oversees supply of water to Bangor and six other municipalities for domestic service and fire protection. Water is sourced from Floods Pond in Otis, Maine,l5 miles east of Bangor. Water is piped underneath the Penobscot River to reach Bangor. Three pump stations in Bangor control water flow, and 13.2 million gallons of water are stored in six standpipes within the service area for daily draw down and emergency use. BWD provides more than 11,000 direct service connections for domestic and fire protection service. Water service does not extend to all parts of Bangor. There are some gaps in service in more rural areas of Bangor. Consideration should be given to the regulation of growth and development in areas that are outside of the water service area. Broadband In 2020, the City of Bangor developed a Broadband Strategic Plan and Roadmap in response to the City Council's order declaring fiber-optic cable to be essential infrastructure and proclaiming reliable, high-speed, and affordable internet to be imperative for residents. The City currently has inadequate access to broadband, affecting both the private sector and public sector. Multiple Internet Service Providers (ISPs) provide broadband access to Bangor residents in the form of technologies including fiber-optic cable, copper cable, coaxial cable,fixed wireless, and satellite. Stakeholders have claimed several issues with the current state of broadband in the City, such as access to high-speed broadband being limited in certain areas, broadband service reliability being inconsistent, service providers' customer service being subpar, and broadband affordability being an issue, especially for lower- income households. The strategic plan evaluated projected benefits of a citywide improvement in broadband and recommends exploring different financial and operational broadband models (including municipal owned and operated, public/private partnership, and a blended municipal network), to promote economic development, and to ensure access to adequate broadband for telehealth and educational opportunities. The City has outlined several risks concerning pursuing a more comprehensive broadband plan. The City has outlined financial risks, operational risks, partnership risks, public relations risks, competitive risks, and risks of taking no action. Some of these risks include assessing the City's ability to access state and federal funds, potential opposition from the community, ISPs regarding a broadband overhaul, and potential risks from recent technologies such as 5G access. For next steps,the City aims to review and update the goals and priorities for the plan including finalizing bandwidth requirements, reviewing and selecting a network model, and a timeline for next steps within the overall project. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 266 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Public Facilities The City of Bangor's operations are spread out among several buildings, many of which are aging facilities in need of maintenance and not able to accommodate necessary growth. Given the condition of several of the City buildings, planning for future facility needs will be critical for maintaining efficient and effective municipal operations into the future. • City Hall - Current plans are in place to reconfigure portions of the building. The current building is not meeting the operational needs of the City. • Public Health building - This space is leased from Covenant Health and is an aging facility that is in need of maintenance and system upgrades. The building meets the current office space needs of the department, but there is no room for expansion. • Parks and Recreation building - This facility is aging and there is a need for additional space for indoor recreation and activities. • Public Works/Fleet services- There is a need for additional capacity for fleet including auto power wash for salt and indoor parking for all vehicles. • Community Connector office- The current office space is located on Maine Avenue. New office space will be located in the new transit center in downtown. • Central Fire Station- This facility is aging and in need of a new roof,flooring, and plumbing system upgrade; the facility needs to be updated to provide private bunkrooms for staff. • Fire Station 5 - This facility is in good condition. • Fire Station 6- This facility is in good condition. • Police Station - This building is much newer than other City facilities and meets the current needs of the department. • Bangor School Department- The school department maintains 11 school buildings as well as school athletic facilities. Facilities are aging and in need of improvements. The 10-year strategic plan (2020-2030) noted the need to develop a long-range facilities plan to manage the necessary long-term capital improvements and enhancements. Public Health and Community Services Bangor's Public Health and Community Services Department (PHCS) provides a range of services to Bangor residents as well as some services and programs that are provided regionally, in accordance with the terms of funding for each program. The City of Bangor supports one of only two Public Health Departments in the State of Maine. In this role, PCHS is often the leader in bringing stakeholders and the community together on public health matters and to engage in community-based problem solving. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 267 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Public Health and Community Services CONTINUED Additional clinical services include the region's tertiary hospital, Northern Light Health, its mental health partner, Acadia Hospital, and St.Joseph Hospital. Bangor is also home to several rehabilitation and assisted care facilities, healthcare agencies, mental health providers, and nonprofit service providers. People travel from throughout northern and central Maine to access healthcare and supportive services in Bangor. PHCS is currently in the process of seeking accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board. Completing this two-year process and becoming an accredited public health department will help the City through increased access to grant funding and accountability in serving the community. Public health PHCS provides public health services including immunization programs, travel health programs, and infectious disease testing. The department has been critical in providing education and outreach during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as providing vaccination clinics. PHCS also focuses vaccination efforts on those with limited access, including those experiencing homelessness, those in shelters and at meal sites, and those confined to their homes. Other public health programs provided by PHCS include Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) food and nutrition programs, public and maternal health nursing program, car seat inspection and distribution (by certified Car Seat Technicians) and numerous health promotion and prevention initiatives. Safe housing PHCS provides general informational resources regarding mold, mildew, lead, bedbugs, and other home health concerns as well as administering a Lead-Safe Renovation, Repair, and Painting Certification program. The City also administers the federally funded Shelter Plus Care (S+C) program that houses chronically homeless individuals. This program is a collaborative effort with property owners and many community organizations that offer supportive services to those housed through the S+C program. Community PHCS administers the City's General Assistance program that is mandated and partially funded by the State of Maine. In FY2021, the City assisted 964 individuals through the General Assistance program. This number was down from 1,674 individuals in FY2020 due in large part to other federal assistance offered to low- income individuals in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. PHCS also supports a homeless outreach caseworker who provides services primarily to those experiencing unsheltered homelessness. The goal is to help individuals overcome barriers to securing permanent housing. The caseworker was initially housed at PHCS and has recently transitioned to be based in the Bangor Police Department this past year, in order to better assist those with immediate needs. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 268 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Public Health and Community Services CONTINUED The 2022 Penobscot County Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Report identified County health priorities (which are also identified as statewide priorities) including mental health,substance and alcohol use, access to care, and social determinants of health. Metrics for mental health, substance use, and access to care indicate a growing percentage of the population experiencing these health issues. The impacts of the ongoing pandemic have likely further exacerbated these problems. Of particular concern, overdose deaths per 100,000 population in Penobscot County increased nearly 80%from 2019 to 2020 and is 66% higher than the rate of overdose deaths in 2020 for the state, according to the CHNA Report. Issues of inental health, substance use, and poverty, while statewide concerns, are especially critical challenges in Bangor. The City has a higher concentration of people living below the federal poverty level than any of the surrounding municipalities and is higher than the state overall. Access to shelter, transportation, services, and other amenities has drawn people in need of available social services to Bangor from the surrounding region. Penobscot County Community Health Priorities (Top ten by percentage of respondents who voted for priority) Mental Health Substance Use Access to Care Social Determinants of Health Cancer i �1� Older Adult Health Physical Activity, Nutrition,and Weight Intentional Injury Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes Environmental Health I 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Figure 79: Penobscot County Community Health Priorities Source:2022 Penobscot Counry CHNA In response to the growing opioid crisis, the State of Maine has developed the Overdose Prevention Through Intensive Outreach Naloxone and Safety (OPTIONS) initiative, providing grant funding to service providers to meet face to face with individuals who have overdosed or are at risk of overdosing. Bangor has been disproportionately impacted by substance use disorder, experiencing higher than expected overdose deaths. As a result, the City of Bangor was awarded a grant for the OPTIONS initiative as a municipality and is collaborating with the Penobscot County Overdose Response Team acting to quickly respond by providing individuals with harm reduction resources, counseling, and referrals to support services. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 269 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Public Health and Community Services CONTINUED Since 2015, Bangor has been an Age-Friendly Livable Community, as part of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Livable Communities Initiative. The goal of the Livable Communities Initiative is to strengthen communities to be safe and secure for residents of all ages. The program considers physical features of a community including housing, transportation infrastructure, and access to parks, as well as factors affecting social involvement, availability of services, and civic participation. In 2018,the Bangor Livable Communities Committee, in coordination with several community partners, developed an action plan to guide Bangor's work as part of this initiative. The action plan includes the following goals: 1. Outdoor spaces and buildings will have more waystations for people and promote use by all people. 2.Support ongoing initiatives to improve transportation resources and quality in Bangor over the next three years. 3.Support ongoing initiatives to improve housing resources and quality in Bangor over the next three years. 4.Bangor residents will have greater access to full socia/participation in all desired City activities and opportunities. 5./ncrease awareness of the need for volunteers in greater Bangor across a//sectors. 6. Create a welcoming community that encourages new Mainers to come to Bangor. 7.ldentify community resources for those o/der adults who want to stay in the workforce. 8.Promote activities to encourage community interaction across all neighborhoods and combat socia/isolation. 9.ldentify gaps in the community for needed services and promote those local organizations and groups who offer resources to the community without duplicating efforts. Local and regional collaboration PHCS has strong working relationships with other service providers in the community as well as with the City's Police and Fire Departments, which have seen an increase in service calls involving substance use and mental health crises, and a growing need for collaboration with PHCS and other service providers. Due to the considerable number of public, private, and nonprofit agencies addressing a wide array of issues and servicing different geographies,there is a need for a more comprehensive communication network and information sharing among organizations. Better access to information on services provided by different organizations as well as the ability to share information about individuals being served, could help agencies more efficiently and effectively serve the community. Funding Many of the City's public health and community service programs are funded through state and federal grants. Ensuring that these programs can continue with the uncertainty of funding availability from year to year is a priority for the City. Additionally, funding uncertainty means that planning for program expansion or the development of new programs to fill current gaps in service is a challenge. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 270 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 11;'111 ',� .,;'°%, 111.,, � ;'°%, 11 JJ;'°%,,� 111 111 �111°` ;'°%, Jll° l�11 if � ;'°%,11 JJ 111 111 ;'°%, 111., 111 Jl° l� °; 11. '� 111 �'°��,il� 11: Jl� l� 111 111J 111. G'°%,Jl l� The Fiscal Capacity and Capital Investment Plan section addresses foundational economic development elements and trends related to revenue generation and strategic capital investment. It is not a State-required Comprehensive Plan element. Instead, it is a required topic area, but its contents are equally important to those in the mandatory elements. This topic area, informed by local economic conditions and fiscal trends and forecasts, focuses on the role of economic development related to tax revenue generation for the City of Bangor and provides insight into potential mechanisms for the City to support strategic growth and development initiatives. A main goal for the City is to plan for,finance, and develop an efficient system of public facilities, retail centers, and services to accommodate anticipated growth and economic development into the future. A subset of goals aims to continue to support a thriving economy and fiscal health and to support innovation and strategic investment designed to carry the City into the future. A plan for fiscal sustainability will be refined over time and will utilize available planning and regulatory tools, such as ordinances, strategic development initiatives, regional collaboration, and ongoing outreach by the City to businesses, residents, and the broader community. Fiscal Health in the Planning Context The City of Bangor serves as the major service center in central, northern, and eastern Maine for a variety of services including communications, banking, retail, industrial, transportation, and healthcare (see Economy Section for greater detail). The City's fiscal health and livability depend on maintaining a diverse community of businesses that are supported by residents, visitors, and workers. Additionally, developing and maintaining infrastructure is crucial to ensuring the City continues to be a viable location to attract new businesses and support established businesses. A thriving business environment in Bangor is one that complements and supports the City's residential neighborhoods and natural environment. The City can help cultivate interdependence between commercial centers and surrounding neighborhoods through policies that maintain the natural environment while minimizing potential impacts on neighborhoods such as traffic and parking. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 271 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Fiscal Health in the Planning Context CONTINUED Bangor's continued fiscal health is crucial to providing the range and quality of infrastructure,services, amenities, and maintenance that residents,visitors, and businesses expect. The key indicator of the fiscal health of any agency or organization is a balanced ratio of revenues to expenses. As shown in Figures 80 and 81, the City's total revenue stream has increased steadily over the last several FYs, from approximately$162 million in FY 2015- 2016 to about $176 million in FY 2019 - 2020. This revenue comes from diverse sources ranging from the sale of services to the receipt of sales and property taxes. Major Revenue Sources Over Time zoo,000,000 180,000,000 160,000,000 I�i�f��(r�i�� -�umiw�?u'- ��i �^'�w"u - Il�fdffd(f�((�(((f�((�(�(((� 140,000,000 - - - - - 120,000,000 �ii.. �ii "" �1� � _ �„��... ., y��..�. . � � � � � � �� ,00,000,000 �� 80,000,000 - - - - � , , 60,000,000 40,000,000 20,000,000 _ 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 m�Property&Other Taxes u�uu Grants&Contributions ir�Charges for Services .Operating Grants u�Capital Grants uu�Other Figure 80: Major Revenue Sources Over Time Figure 81 illustrates total City expenses over the same time period and shows that expenses associated with general governmental operations, City services delivery, and expenses associated with business type activities have also risen, from about$153 million in FY 2015 - 2016 to about$166 million in FY 2019 - 2020. However, as illustrated in Figure 81, Bangor's total revenue outpaced its expenses by an average of approximately $6.6 million per fiscal year,from 2016 to 2020. The impacts of COVID-19 may have halted that trend in FY 2020- 2021, and the full impacts to revenues remain to be seen in FY 2020 - 2021 and FY 2021 - 2022 and beyond. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 272 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Fiscal Health in the Planning Context CONTINUED Revenues and Expenses Over Time 180,000,000 175,000,000 170,000,000 165,000,000 ly/� 160,000,000 / l �� 1/ � �� ' 155,000,000 - ` - - �� , 150,000,000 � ; - 145,000,000 � � 11Y� IlR _ � '�� ; 140,000,000 _ _ _ 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 i�Revenues i��Expenditures Figure 81: Revenue and Expenses Over Time Revenue Capacity and Tax (Millage Rate) Rates A strong economy is essential to the social, cultural, and financial vitality of Bangor. Successful economic development requires cooperation among government, businesses, educational institutions, nonprofits, and civic and private organizations. The promotion of business and economic development investment along with jobs retention and creation supports the City's tax base, increases property values, provides work opportunities, and moves the City toward fiscal stability. In FY 2020, 48% of the City's expenses were funded by property taxes. Figure 82 depicts the percent of annual expenditures financed by property taxes since FY 2016: CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 273 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Revenue Capacity and Tax (Millage Rate) Rates CONTINUED Property Tax Revenue Over Time $61,000,000 49.5% $60,000,000 49.0% $59,000,000 48.5% $58,000,000 48.0% $57,000,000 47.5% $56,000,000 - - - 47.0% $55,000,000 - - - - 46.5% $54,000,000 _ _ _ _ _ _ 46.0% 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 i Amount Collected � Percent of Expenditures Figure 82: Property Tax Revenue Over Time Interrelated factors—such as land use policies, housing availability, transportation accessibility, real estate occupancy, economic development policy and programs, and tax rates—all influence the extent to which the City can attract economic development and support a robust employment base. Figure 83 depicts the growth in assessed value and millage rate over time: Assessed Value Over Time $2,660,000 $2,640,000 $2,620,000 $2,600,000 $2,580,000 $2,560,000 ' $2,540,000 ' $2,520,000 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 �Assessed Value($in 1000s) Figure 83: Assessed Value Over Time CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 274 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Revenue Capacity and Tax (Millage Rate) Rates CONTINUED While assessed valuations declined from 2016 to 2017, and remained relatively flat until 2020, evidence of continuing sustained growth can be seen in the increases of assessed value of real and personal property since 2020. The annual increase in assessed value is generally a combination of three factors: (1) Market adjustments to existing property (2) New construction/additions (3) Personal property depreciation (4) Changes in the value of exemptions (e.g., Homestead Exemption, Business Equipment Tax Exemption) Whether the tax rate for a community will increase or decrease from the prior year will depend on whether property values appreciate, depreciate or remain steady, and as can be seen in the previous Figure 83, values can fluctuate significantly from year to year. In addition to property values,the tax rate for the community also depends on the levy amount. Increases (or in less common instances decreases) to annual levy amounts can be permanent due to increased spending needs or temporary increases due to debt issuance or capital expenditures. Finally,the City does provide exemptions and tax relief for qualified scenarios. As Figure 84 shows, the City's full exemption amount continues to increase with the tax rate over time: Full Exemption Amount&Tax Rate Over Time $25,000 $0.02320 $20,000 $0.02280 $15,000 _ $0.02240 $10,000 $0.02200 $5,000 _ $0.02160 $- _ _ _ _ $0.02120 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Full Exemption Amount �Tax or Mill Rate Figure 84: Full Exemption Amount&Tax Rate Over Time While full exemption amounts increased $5,000 from FY 2016 - FY 2017 levels, and remained flat through FY 2020, an increase of$5,000 to the full exemption amount, bringing the total to$25,000 annually, has been approved for FY 2021 and FY 2022. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 275 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Revenue Capacity and Tax (Millage Rate) Rates CONTINUED The City has used municipal tax increment financing (TIF) districts to provide financial assistance to development projects and to direct incremental property tax revenue generated by the new investment to fund special projects, programs, and initiatives. For FY 2021, the City captured $4,624,564 in incremental property taxes from development in TIF districts. Of that revenue, $382,976 was dispersed to developers and $4,241,588 (91%) was applied to eligible local expenses. Approximately$1.8 million in incremental property tax revenue was generated from the Downtown TIF, with a portion of revenue being used to support improvements and initiatives in downtown. The City will continue to assess opportunities to use TIF districts within the City's defined growth area to promote reinvestment and support municipal projects aligned with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. Debt Capacity and Capital Investments The City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) serves as the major financial planning tool for expenditures allocated for public capital infrastructure, facilities, and equipment. It guides development funding and budgetary priorities for large City infrastructure projects that exceed funding amounts in the normal operating budget. The CIP helps to ensure that major projects are within fiscal reach for the City and helps to prioritize the most vital capital projects to sustain economic growth. The City's CIP is an integral part of the annual budget process.The City has made significant investments in its operating and capital infrastructure to support its economic base. Recent major areas of investment include: (1) $1.1 million invested in streets,sidewalks,traffic control, and other infrastructure (2) $3.2 million invested in upgrades to Community Connector vehicles (3)$10.8 million invested in the plant and pump station upgrades, sewer replacements,and separation projects (4) $3.1 million invested in airport equipment and infrastructure (5)$923 thousand invested in school facilities In order to better understand the City's capacity to finance capital investments in the future through the issuance of debt, Table 4 presents information related to the City's current levels of outstanding debt and the ability to issue additional debt in the future: CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 276 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Debt Capacity and Capital Investments CONTINUED x�� r� ,�r�� , ,.p. ��,:m �d� ��9 �� . �d� �� _� �d� � �+�� aILl4 � Y�r+ � �d� � d�. � ' 2016 $383,182,500 $140,744,237 $242,438,263 36.73% ' 2017 ' $381,555,000 ' $134,045,613 ' $247,509,387 ' 35.13% 2018 $386,265,000 $130,885,863 $255,379,137 33.88% ' 2049 ' $392,497,500 ' $128,290,800 ' $264,206,700 ' 32.69% 2020 $400,072,500 $131,265,511 $268,806,989 32.81% Table 4:City of Bangor, Maine-Legal Debt Margin Information Important Themes for a Fiscally Resilient City It is critical that Bangor makes wise fiscal policy decisions in order to be able to provide high-quality services throughout the City, to continue to promote economic development and attract quality investment, and to thrive as a community. The City will maintain fiscal resiliency by developing and adopting economic development strategies that support and sustain revenue generation for the City, and strategies that focus on areas where existing infrastructure (e.g., sewer and water lines, transportation elements and facilities), and City facilities and services (e.g., libraries, parks and public safety) are in need of investment, and those areas where strategic expansion is needed. Sustainment of Bangor's fiscal health requires that the City have the fiscal resources needed to effectively govern, to provide services at a level consistent with community expectations, and to advance programs and initiatives that further strategic growth. The City must be persistent in pursuing new or enhanced revenue resources and continue to explore more efficient use of existing resources in order be an effective and fiscally sustainable City. The City must continuously refine its governance best practices to maintain and improve upon the services it provides, and it must have adequate financial resources to fund them. Maintain and grow fisca/resources Achievement of Bangor's fiscal health goals requires that the City maintain and expand revenue sources available to fund City service delivery. To increase revenue, many cities look to property taxes first. This is often a logical starting point for no other reason than property tax revenue accounts for a significant portion of total revenues generated locally but may also be the least popular option for the business community and residents to consider. However, exploring revenue enhancement by way of property taxes does not always have to mean increases to the tax rates. Strategic growth and economic development approaches can help CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 277 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Important Themes for a Fiscally Resilient City CONTINUED the increase the tax base without raising the tax rate. Furthermore, the same strategic growth and economic development strategies that support expansion of the property tax base often have the same effect in generating increased sales tax revenues as well. Capital outlay and infrastructure Well over 75% of City expenditures (exclusive of business type activities expenditures) were resultant from general government operations. For FYs 2016- 2020, an average of 8.2%of total governmental expenditures were related to capital outlays. Although capital outlays are a relatively small percentage of total expenditures for the City, the long-term maintenance costs and eventual replacement costs need to be carefully considered before making capital investment decisions. For these reasons, the City should focus on capital investments in infrastructure related to their ability to generate revenues beyond the cost to maintain and replace. In doing so, the City will realize revenue in excess of the capital construction costs and ongoing maintenance over life of the capital asset. Similarly, strategic investments in business type capital infrastructure, such and water and sewer infrastructure, should be considered for the potential to generate indirect revenues beyond what the rate payers pay to utilize and maintain the services. Capital outlay and facilities Addressing deferred maintenance and capital replacement needs of existing buildings and facilities throughout the City requires a strategic approach. Much like the maintenance, updating, and constructing of new transportation and utility infrastructure, building and facility capital investment needs to also be strategic with a focus on return on investment. Planning for the maintenance of existing buildings and facilities and the construction of new facilities can be targeted to support and encourage new investment and development. Strategic investment in capital improvements will provide the foundation for growth and will provide the City with more opportunities to generate revenues beyond the capital construction and maintenance costs for facilities over the course of their useful life. Regional coordination The City will continue to build upon existing partnerships with neighboring municipalities and regional and state agencies to leverage resources to implement initiatives and deliver services. As the regional center, Bangor provides critical services for surrounding municipalities and will look to enhance regional financial support for amenities such as transit, emergency response, and social services. CITY OF BANGOR � 2022 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 278 23-218 APPENDIX C: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS JULY 10,2023 Challenges and Opportunities Recommendations and strategies laid out in this plan provide guidance for Bangor to address stakeholder concerns and build upon opportunities for growth that are aligned with the City's vision for the future. Consideration will be given to the City's current fiscal capacity and expected impacts to the City's finances, including infrastructure and capital investment needs. In identifying opportunities for implementation, the City should consider the current climate for state and federal funding to take advantage of new opportunities, while also preparing for a possible decline in government funding in a few years, when several current funding sources are set to expire. Long-term planning for Bangor's fiscal health will be critical for ensuring stability and achieving the City's vision. 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IN CITY COUNCIL JULY 10, 2023 CO 23-218 Motion made and seconded to Table Motion Doubted Vote: 2 —5 Councilors Voting Yes: Leonard, Sprague Councilors Voting No: Pelletier, Schaefer, Tremble, Yacoubagha, Fournier Motion Failed Motion made and seconded for Passage Motion Doubted Vote: 6— 1 Councilors Voting Yes: Leonard, Pelletier, Schaefer, Tremble, Yacoubagha, Fournier Councilors Voting No: None Passed ��:,w�,��° '" .�� °,„�,��"��,°��*°.�� CITY CLERK