Scarborough’s Town Center at The Downs

A Layered Urban Village. A Built‑In Audience. A One‑of‑a‑Kind Opportunity in Maine.

Designed as a layered pedestrian village with an urban pulse and a sense of place that feels authentically Maine, The Downs Town Centerbrings experiential retail, distinctive dining, entertainment, and residential living together to create day‑to‑night energy, shared moments, and true cross‑activity. Located south of the split (I‑95 / I‑295), the Town Center sits at the heart of The Downs—a thriving, master‑planned destination already drawing residents, workers, and visitors from across the region.

A Market with Momentum

Residential

• 700+ homes and more than 1,200 residents today
• 1,300 additional residential units planned

Innovation District

• 500,000 SF, fully occupied
• Home to 50+ businesses and a strong daily workforce

Maine’s Only Costco

• 1.8 million visitors in the past year
• A powerful regional draw creating a proven multiplier effect for surrounding retail and restaurants

Now Open at the Town Center

• Allagash Bungalow, featuring a state‑of‑the‑art tasting room and already generating strong traffic and regional buzz
  

The Town Center Vision

Upon completion, The Downs Town Center will be a connective experience that delivers:

• 320,000 SF of retail/restaurants (inc. a 80,000 SF Grocer)
• 60,000 SF of medical office
• A boutique hotel
• 600+ residential units
• A vibrant central greenspace anchoring the district

At the center of it all is a signature anchor building inspired by the iconic Scarborough Downs Grandstand, designed to house restaurants and breweries with outdoor patios and rooftop dining overlooking the green. Surrounding mixed‑use buildings activate walkable streets with first‑floor retail and dining and upscale amenities, and residences above—creating constant movement and extended dwell time

Development Phasing & Leasing Opportunities

Phase 1 – Now Under Construction

• 80,000‑SF Market Basket
• 60,000 SF of additional anchor and specialty retail
• 60,000 SF InterMed medical space
• 160 residential units, including 76 homes at The Breakaway

Phase 2

• 160,000 SF of additional retail and restaurant space
• 120‑key boutique hotel
• 300 residential units overlooking the Town Center
• Maine Mariners hockey facility

A Downtown First for Maine

Breaking ground in late 2023, Scarborough’s Town Center made history as Maine’s first new‑build downtown within an established community. As the most sought‑after district within the 577‑acre Downs development, the Town Center seamlessly connects to more than 700 existing homes—including condominiums, apartments, senior, affordable, and single‑family housing—forming a true, walkable downtown with a built‑in audience.

As the Town Center continues to grow (and level up), new vertical neighborhoods—modern residences above, vibrant retail and restaurants below—are reinforcing a place designed for connection, discovery, and long‑term success.

Ready to Be Part of What’s Next?

Scarborough’s Town Center is thoughtfully curated for brands seeking visibility, energy, and a meaningful place within a thriving mixed‑use environment.

Welcome to The Downs!

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