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Development

Published
June 8, 2022

Roux Institute campus plans still too big for some Portland neighbors

Critics say even a slimmed-down redevelopment of the B&M Baked Beans plant is too big and includes commercial development unnecessary for the high-tech graduate school and research center.
Published
April 3, 2022

Maine Voices: State needs more say on large, controversial projects

A procedural roadmap for us exists in 19 other states, which have established an option to conduct their own environmental analysis of big projects.
Published
April 3, 2022

The Maine Millennial: Let the homebuyer wannabes beware

It is worth noting that once someone buys a home, they seem bound and determined to make it more difficult for others to do the same.
Published
March 11, 2022

Referendum to curb growth stirs debate in North Yarmouth

Residents will decide Tuesday on a citizens initiative that pits concerns about urban sprawl against Greater Portland's hot real estate market.
Published
February 28, 2022

Nonprofit unveils long-term plan to remake B&M property into high-tech campus

A 20-year redevelopment plan to construct classrooms, offices and apartments for the Roux Institute has some area residents concerned about the project's size.

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Published
February 8, 2022

More than a hill of beans: Roux developer seeks zoning for 16- to 17-story building

The institute wants zoning changes to allow large residential high-rise on the former B&M Baked Beans property.
Published
January 31, 2022

Is Portland’s Green New Deal killing new development?

Developers and brokers say they're expecting new construction to taper off, but city officials argue it's too early to tell what impact the ordinance will have.
Published
January 13, 2022

Our View: Portland developer puts community before condos

Kevin Bunker sets a good example by building housing for homeless women who are dealing with substance use disorder.
Published
January 6, 2022

Survey: Scarborough residents happy with town, worried about growth

Scarborough rates 14% above the national average in satisfaction of town services, but over 73% of respondents said the town's pace of growth is concerning.
Published
November 22, 2021

Developer sues Portland over decision to reclaim vacant lot using eminent domain

The company behind a defunct redevelopment project in Bayside is challenging a city decision to seize Lot 6 at 59 Somerset St., though the city says it is acting within the law and the suit is meritless.