One of the biggest challenges we face is how to preserve the integrity of our historic districts while we continue to grow and diversify.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster
Redevelopment on horizon for former pharmacy sites in Portland
The new owner of the former Rite Aid/Walgreens building at Forest and Ocean avenues intends to subdivide the building.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland weighs historic district designation for part of Munjoy Hill
The controversial proposal also calls for the City Council to designate six individual properties in the neighborhood as historic landmarks.
Posted inLocal & State
Three petitions on subdivision changes head to November ballot in Richmond
Driving these petitions are disagreements about how subdivisions should be regulated in Richmond’s agriculture district, which makes up most of the rural town.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Proposed development moratorium sparks tree debate in South Portland
The moratorium could halt two multifamily housing proposals that threaten to destroy hundreds of trees.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Neighbors icy on cold storage proposal
The Maine Port Authority says the 120,000-square-foot facility will keep the city’s port competitive.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Longtime South Portland planner reflects on 30-year career
Urban planning is more challenging than ever, Haeuser says.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Forecaster
Scarborough approves large residential project in Oak Hill area
Cottages at Sawyer would add 92 housing units to a heavily wooded area off Sawyer Road.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland Co. property developers propose new business, tax district
The Portland Foreside Development Co. says it needs city help financing as much as $70 million in public improvements to help its ambitious business district plans.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
South Portland planners OK contract zone for O’Neil Street project
The zoning proposal will go before City Council for approval, after which the project will undergo site plan review.