BUILDING SALE OF 901/903 MAIN STREET

The Town of Manchester is requesting proposals from experienced real estate owners and/or developers interested in purchasing an iconic historic building in the center of Downtown Manchester. The building is a 2 ½ story, 5,000 sq-ft building on a 0.18 acre parcel, currently home to WORK_SPACE, a Town-owned-and-operated co-working and meeting space with multiple public art galleries and numerous private offices. The Town envisions a use or uses that will continue to drive foot traffic and economic activity to Downtown Manchester and ideally, provides for the continuation of the Town's gallery operation and cultural offerings into the near future. • The building is zoned Central Business District (CBD), a mixed-use district that allows a wide variety of residential and commercial uses. • The Town prefers to enter into a lease agreement with the developer to lease all, or part of, the first floor of the building for continued use as an art gallery and cultural activity space. • Proposed use or uses must align with the Town's goals for Downtown, including increasing downtown vibrancy, employment opportunities, and pedestrian traffic. • The Town is looking for a proposal that includes clear, detailed financial information on how the organization plans to implement the proposed project.