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A Drive with the Planners: Characterizations of Waterville Neighborhoods in 1966

The opinions and desires of influential people in Waterville greatly shaped the focus of the urban renewal efforts that took place in the city. A Drive with the Planners: Characterizations of Waterville Neighborhoods in 1966 characterizes the neighborhoods of Waterville as they were described in the 1966 neighborhood report, a document that focused on the potential for urban “blight” in these neighborhoods and informed the decisions of the URA.