Zoning
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PublishedMay 22, 2022
Our View: Auburn leads in housing development
The city and its Republican mayor show that lowering housing costs through zoning reform doesn’t have to be a partisan battle.
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PublishedApril 14, 2022
Commentary: There’s a bipartisan understanding that we need to act to solve Maine’s housing crisis
L.D. 2003 can satisfy those who advocate for affordable housing and those who support private property rights, say Speaker Ryan Fecteau and Rep. Amy Arata.
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PublishedFebruary 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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PublishedNovember 21, 2021
Our View: Local zoning drives high housing costs around Maine
Municipal officials don’t have to answer to the people who can’t afford to live in their community.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2021
Waterville increases police pay as departments struggle to recruit, retain officers
Waterville officials hope the wage hikes will lure experienced officers at a time when fewer younger people are considering a career in law enforcement.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2021
Our View: Every Maine community has to pitch in on affordable housing
At a time of skyrocketing rents and home prices, residents have a responsibility to support more construction.
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PublishedMay 23, 2021
Jim Fossel: Maine doesn’t need to ban Airbnb
Towns and cities already have the tools they need to regulate short-term rentals.
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PublishedApril 28, 2021
Maine Voices: With city at a crossroads, Congress Square redesign a step in the right direction
It will help Portland move toward a housing and transit future that supports all people and makes the heart of our downtown more vibrant.
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PublishedApril 22, 2021
Commentary: Broadband is good. Sprawl is not. How can Maine have one without the other?
Critical to success are multiple-community planning and engagement as well as local leadership.
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PublishedApril 1, 2021
Maine Voices: ‘No’ to Munjoy Hill Historic District, ‘yes’ to ReCode revamp
Strengthening the process Portland is using to update its land-use code is a better way to address concerns about housing, equity and sustainability.