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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 27 A P R I L 3 , 2 0 1 7 F O C U S R E A L E S TAT E / C O N S T R U C T I O N / D E S I G N deposits over the last couple of years, "and no doubt some of that is because of the changing demographics in Biddeford." Taking out the trash For a long time other developers stayed away, mainly because of a hulking, stinking, noisy trash incinerator the city bought in 2012 for $6.5 million and tore down a year later. "It was the signal not only to the community, but to the business community, that things were going to change," said Biddeford City Manager James A. Bennett, who grew up in Lisbon and has managed eight communities in the state from Dixfi eld to the much larger Lewiston. "It's probably as gutsy a political move as anything I've seen in the state dur- ing my 35 years in the business, and it absolutely — if you look at the numbers — is paying off and will continue to pay off multiple times." Among newer properties is e Lofts at Saco Falls, a residential complex developed by e Szanton Co. of Portland in a 19th century build- ing where machines for weaving textiles were designed and built that had stood empty for years. All 80 units were snapped up within three months of opening, amid keen interest in 11-foot ceilings, off street parking and an on-site fi tness center all included in the rent. e company also developed e Mill at Saco Falls in a repurposed 1845 mill adjacent to the Saco River falls, completed in 2010. Both properties are full and have waiting lists. Knowing where you can dig around buried utilities is good safety and smart. When it comes to cutting concrete, the same applies. Knowing where you can cut concrete, and more importantly not cut concrete, is also smart and can cut concrete, is also smart and can save you thousands of dollars — and countless hours — on your next project. • Electronic Locating • Concrete Scanning • Ground Penetrating Radar WE KEEP WORK AREAS SAFE To learn more about who has the expertise and equipment to help you safely dig and cut, visit digsmartofmaine.com or call Glen at 207.749.7231 www.digsmartofmaine.com REBAR RADIANT HEAT PIPES CLEAR BULLSEYE FOR CORING Private Utility Locating E V E R Y H O U S E WA N T S T O B E A MARVIN HOME Fo r m o re i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t h ow H a m m o n d L u m b e r C o m p a n y a n d M a r v i n Wi n d ows a n d D o o rs c a n d e f i n e yo u r h o m e , v i s i t w w w. h a m m o n d l u m b e r.c o m /m a r v i n There's something that draws you into a room and makes you want to stay. I T ' S T H E Q UA L I T Y, E X P E R I E N C E A N D I N N OVAT I O N . Hammond_Marvin_Maine_Biz_Ad.indd 1 3/24/17 7:25 AM C O N T I N U E D O N F O L L OW I N G PA G E » P H O T O S / C O U R T E S T Y O F T H E S Z A N T O N C O M PA N Y B E F O R E B E F O R E A F T E R A F T E R The Mill at Saco Falls (top), which dates to 1845, before and after redevelopment by The Szanton Co. Below, The Lofts at Saco Falls is to the left of the driveway, The Mill at Saco Falls is to the right.

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