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This is an aerial photograph depicting a northwestern view of the development site for the 942 Main Street redevelopment project in Manchester, Connecticut. The image shows the two adjacent parcels totaling 2.38 acres that comprise the project area, including the 1.59-acre Forest Street lot at the corner of Main Street and Forest Street with its existing 116 parking spaces, and the 0.79-acre vacant property at 942 Main Street that was cleared following demolition of the existing structure in late 2024. The photograph provides a visual perspective of the downtown location within the Central Business District, showing the surrounding context including the adjacent condominium complex to the west, the Army/Navy club across Forest Street to the south, and St. James Catholic Church across St. James Street to the north.

The image serves to illustrate the strategic gateway location of the development parcels on Manchester's Main Street and provides bidders with a geographic reference for understanding the site's position within the downtown area and its relationship to neighboring properties and structures. This aerial view is instrumental for developers evaluating the site's urban context and potential for mixed-use redevelopment within the federal Opportunity Zone designation.