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Waterville Go

WatervilleGo is a collaborative inspired to promote the sustainability of Waterville’s communities by challenging Appleton Street as a space for cars through vibrant, community-based programming and pedestrian-oriented infrastructural changes.

What we envision...

In Barcelona Spain, initiatives such as Superblocks have been established to promote pedestrianism within the city.

La Ramba Square Barcelona Spain

In Barcelona Spain, initiatives such as Superblocks have been established to promote pedestrianism within the city.
Decorated pedestrian street in Montreal used as inspiration for the Appleton Street project.

Pedestrian Street in Montreal

Decorated pedestrian street in Montreal used as inspiration for the Appleton Street project.

Our Project

Disturbia Days

\’Disturbia Days\’ are quarter-annual events that will take over Appleton Street and challenge Waterville\’s prioritization and dependence on personal-use automobiles. Examples include:

  • Dance the cars out! Stop traffic by partying in the street, featuring local food and local music. 
  • Ice out cars! An ice sculpture making festival on Appleton Street. 
  • Driving is spooky! Trick or treat, admire rows of jack-o-lanterns, and party spooky street-long party.
  • You wanna drive on that? Shut down the street to create a beautiful community mural on the ground. 

Appleton Street Project

Disturbia Days will be important events for garnering support for our larger Appleton Street Project, which proposes to convert a section of Appleton Street solely for pedestrian use. This area of Appleton Street is an ideal location to connect pedestrians to Main Street businesses, the Waterville Public Library, the Chase Forum, and the Concourse.

A space for people

Disturbia Days and the Appleton Street Project will take place in an ideal location that connects pedestrians to a variety of places in Downtown Waterville including the Waterville Public Library, Main Street business, the Concourse, and the Chase Forum.

The converted street can function as a safe space for pedestrian use and a greater space for community events!

Waterville Go
The proposed site for Disturbia Days and the Appleton Street Project
Waterville Go
The proposed site for Disturbia Days and the Appleton Street Project

Goals

  • Improve walkability in Waterville
  • Connect pedestrians to resources like the Waterville Public Library, Main Street businesses, the Concourse, and community spaces such as the Chase Forum Room
  • Improve safety for children and individuals with limited mobility
  • Change the mindset from drive first to walk first

Identifying a need

Community Input

Community Input

Community Visions for the Concourse

Community Visions for the Concourse

Community Visions for the Intersection at the End of Main Street

Community Visions for the Intersection at the End of Main Street

Community Visions for Main Street

Community Visions for Main Street

Community Input

Working with community members in the Chase Forum during the Waterville Community Design event, we were able to identify a need for improved pedestrian safety in downtown Waterville, especially for children and those with limited mobility. We also were able to gain countless suggestions for revolutionary creative programming that rethinks downtown away from cars. 

Community Partners

(a growing list)

Waterville Planning Department
Waterville DPW
Colby College
KVCAP
Waterville Creates!