Proposed Main Street improvements not a ‘redesign’ for Kennebunk

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A revitalization project for downtown Kennebunk could start soon. (Courtesy of Tammy Wells)Kennebunk could see improvements to its Main Street in the future, but Economic Vitality Director Stephen Houdlette said the proposal is not a “redesign” of the downtown. Related Main Street improvements considered for KennebunkAt a Kennebunk Select Board meeting on Sept. 23, Houdlette presented preliminary plans and introduced Rasor Landscape Architecture as a partner on the project. The downtown revitalization project joins another project aimed at bettering the Main Street area. Recent and upcoming legislation could lead to more dense housing in areas like downtown Kennebunk, Houdlette said.