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Reasons
to Choose Downtown Manchester
Looking to expand or relocate? Consider Downtown Manchester. We offer
affordable rents, spaces large and small, a convenient, central location, and ongoing
municipal improvements. Here are some additional reasons to choose Downtown Manchester.
Convenient Location
Downtown Manchester is a vibrant, mixed-use district of retail, office and residential
life situated at the geographical center of Manchester, Connecticut. It is easily reached
by I-384 and Connecticut Routes 6 and 44, and carries Route 83.
Vital Business Mix
Downtown Manchester is home to over 195 businesses that range in size from large to small.
Professional offices, business services and unique, owner-operated retail can all be found
on Main Street.
Attractive Demographics* |
|
Total 1999 Population |
51,409 |
Total Households |
20,752 |
Median Age |
38 |
Median Household Income |
$50,008 |
% Households with income over $49,000 |
50% |
*Town of Manchester |
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Traffic Count
The Average Daily Traffic on Main Street in the downtown area is 18,600 vehicles.*
* Based on the 1997 count year and prepared by the Connecticut Department
of Transportation
Affordable Lease Rates |
Retail |
$6 to $12 per square foot |
Office |
$8 to $15 per square foot |
Ample Parking
There are over 1,800 free customer parking spaces in downtown.
Contiguous Customer Base
The surrounding neighborhoods have a large residential population that includes over 1,000
rehabilitated mill apartments.
Infrastructure Investment
Extensive streetscape and infrastructure improvements to Main Street completed over the
last three years total over $17 million and include: new streets, sidewalks, textured
paving, period lighting, street furnishings, landscaping, and gateway structures.
Public/Private Investment
The Town offers a Facade Improvement Grant Program to property owners or tenants within
the district that provides grants covering up to 75% of the cost of facade improvements
(maximum of $25,000 per storefront) if period architectural guidelines are followed. Since
its establishment in 1992, over $1 million in public and private money has been invested
to improve 33 storefronts in 15 buildings.
Established Community Policing
The Town has instituted a community policing
program that includes two full-time officers designated to the downtown.
Professional Downtown Management
Created in July 1993, the Special Services District employs a full-time downtown manager
who is responsible for the operation and promotion of the district.
Programs to Bring People Downtown
The downtown is host to an array of special events throughout the year. Major events include:
Downtown Spring Celebration in April
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Halloween Happenings (Saturday before Halloween in October)
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Annual Manchester Road Race (Thanksgiving Day with attendance of over 30,000)
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Holiday on
Main (early December)
Available Properties Inventory
The district maintains a current listing of available properties. Call our office at (860)
645-2101 for a copy, or view the listings online.
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