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Surveys, Studies & Plans

Below are links to surveys and studies conducted by the City of Saco. Some of these documents are in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format and may be viewed using the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. More information about Acrobat Reader may be found by following this link.

CASCADE FALLS
This study outlines a network of trails and the development of a city park at Cascade Falls.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, 2011
This is the 2011 update of the City's Comprehensive Plan.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, 2010
This strategic plan revisits those goals and techniques to determine whether they are suitable for the second decade of the 2000s and what new goals should be developed. PDF, 6.1MB, 11/2010

AFFORDABLE HOUSING This report outlines problems with the availability of affordable housing in Saco. The report and its recommendations were adopted by the City Council on November 16, 2009. You may follow this link to download the final report. PDF, 1.6MB, 11/16/2009

MDOT traffic counts on city streets - 2006 (PDF file, 100K)

SACO MUNICIPAL LANDFILL SUPERFUND SITE SITE REUSE PROFILE
Environmental Protection Agency report on the reuse of the former Foss Road landfill. To download follow this link. PDF, 519K (9/06)

MERC SURVEY
Between February 9 and March 3 2005 Market Decisions polled 607 randomly selected adults in Biddeford and Saco to determine their opinion on Maine Energy Recovery Company (MERC). To view the survey or a slide presentation of the results follow this link. (4/8/05)

MAIN STREET STUDY
A study of traffic patterns and congestion on Main Street may be downloaded by following this link. (PDF, 1 MB, 3/5/05)

BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN
A study of bicycle and pedestrian access routes in Saco and a proposal for improving and adding to those routes. Follow this link to download (PDF, 2.1MB, 11/04)

Strategic Plan, 2004. 3/4/2004 (PDF files, various sizes)

Site Plan: Proposed Mill Brook business park

CAMP ELLIS EROSION STUDY
This is a slide show showing the results of a study of erosion problems at Camp Ellis and a list of possible solutions. To see the show, follow this link.

Information Technology Plan, 4/2002 (PDF file, 204K)

Saco Municipal Landfill Recreation and Reuse Plan, 1998. (PDF file, 16 MB)

STRATEGIC PLANNING
We have posted the city's strategic plan, a blueprint of goals and objectives needed to meet those goals in the coming years. You may view an index of the plan's sections and download them in PDF format by following this link.

A Plan for the Parks: Capital Improvement Plan for the City of Saco Parks System, 2001 - 2010.. (PDF file, 1 MB)

Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment. 10/20/2003 (PDF file, 237K)