Town councilors say the building permit allotments allowed in the draft plan to revise the town’s growth management ordinance may be too high.
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Planned Scarborough housing project for disabled gets federal funding boost
3i Housing of Maine has received over $500,000 for its proposed smart-home, affordable apartment project at The Downs in Scarborough.
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Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Pedestrian-focused Town Center in works at Scarborough Downs
The Downs developers have shared plans for “phase one” of the Town Center, with a vision of it being pedestrian-focused outcome.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Scarborough planners don’t want new road into The Downs to become a shortcut
A connector to Haigis Parkway raises traffic concerns, but developers say it will not be a convenient shortcut.
Posted inScarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Progress being made on Scarborough/South Portland transportation improvements
Thirty-seven intersections are being updated for safety, traffic flow, and walkability.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Affordable housing, connectivity part of amendment to master plan of The Downs in Scarborough
In addition, the planning board approved a plan for 10 multi-family residential buildings.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Scarborough allows permits for town center at The Downs
The Scarborough Town Council amends its Growth Management Ordinance, which limited the number of yearly permits allotted to developers.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Scarborough council gives preliminary approval for more Downs permits in contentious vote
Some councilors were surprised to be voting on an amendment to the town’s growth management ordinance rather than on an exemption request.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Scarborough’s GMO: The history, its impact and The Downs
From addressing a surge in residential growth in the late 1990s to its role in the development of a town center, the town’s evolving growth management ordinance has been front and center.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Freeport man’s vision: Disabled will reside with dignity
The goal of Paul Linet’s nonprofit 3i Housing of Maine is to create affordable apartments, with a big focus on assistive technology, for people with physical disabilities.