by GrowSmart Maine | Jan 12, 2022 | GrowSmart News
We’re thrilled to be featured in the December 2021 Edition #16 of Front Page, the e-magazine published by the Northern New England Chapter of the American Planning Association. The Summit, held on November 4th, honored four outstanding organizations, projects,...
by GrowSmart Maine | Jan 11, 2022 | GrowSmart News
GrowSmart Maine has been pleased to be a member of the Advisory Committee for the Maine Broadband Coalition since its inception. The Maine Broadband Coalition (MBC) is a network of public policy wonks, educational advocates, businesses, non-profit organizations,...
by GrowSmart Maine | Jan 11, 2022 | Smart Growth Updates
LISBON FALLS — A development firm will present its findings next week on a study that is part of a plan that may involve redeveloping the former Worumbo Mill site. The Chesapeake Group will present four redevelopment scenarios to members of the Lisbon Development...
by GrowSmart Maine | Jan 11, 2022 | Smart Growth Updates
LINK TO ARTICLE By Andrew Rice SUN JOURNAL LEWISTON — The developers behind a proposed senior housing project at the former Martel Elementary School say the project is moving forward after securing key financing. The proposed 44-unit senior housing redevelopment would...
by GrowSmart Maine | Jan 8, 2022 | Smart Growth Updates
At Smart Growth America, we deeply believe that improving racial disparities is at the core of a smart growth approach. But what does that mean? How does it work in practice? And how can smart growth advocates do it better? Last year Smart Growth America (SGA) hosted...
by GrowSmart Maine | Jan 6, 2022 | Racial Equity and Land Use Resources
In ‘This Land,’ A Custody Trial Over Native Children Heads To The Supreme Court On Point A custody trial in Texas involving a Native American child and white foster parents caught journalist Rebecca Nagle’s eye. She discovered it was a part of something...
by GrowSmart Maine | Jan 4, 2022 | 2022 Testimony-Broadband
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by GrowSmart Maine | Dec 15, 2021 | GrowSmart News
Mainers like you are taking action to create strong local communities and to slow climate change. As a supporter of GrowSmart Maine, you know that economic development can, and does, support climate solutions. In fact, it’s imperative that we bring together...
by GrowSmart Maine | Nov 20, 2021 | GrowSmart News
‘Tis the season, in all that that means. We know you have been inundated with solicitations the past two days from so many worthy causes, and will continue to be through the holiday season. Here at GrowSmart Maine, we also have a large effort planned for both an...
by GrowSmart Maine | Sep 7, 2021 | GrowSmart News
2021 SUMMIT Turning Climate Action into Economic Opportunity: Smart Growth Guidance for Maine Communities November 4, 2021 Conflicts and opportunities abound right now for Maine’s diverse regions, iconic industries, and economies. In this environment, how will Maine...