by GrowSmart Maine | Jul 30, 2019 | GrowSmart News
GrowSmart Maine recently spent time with two mayors from Germany through the US State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program. We shared best practices and lessons learned from our work in community revitalization and economic development for towns and...
by GrowSmart Maine | Jun 4, 2019 | GrowSmart News
The first warm (over 40 degrees) spring night in April, I don a raincoat, rain pants, and a warm wool hat, and head out onto the dark wet road outside my door to help wood frogs, peepers, and spotted salamanders safely cross the road that runs between the Rines...
by GrowSmart Maine | May 16, 2019 | GrowSmart News
Author, Bryce Hach, Board Member and co-founder of Maine Food for Thought I joined the GrowSmart Maine Board of Directors in 2018. I remember telling friends and family at that time from outside of the state of my new role, and a frequent response I heard was “cool,...
by GrowSmart Maine | Apr 3, 2019 | GrowSmart News
GreenBiz Guest Author & Board Member David Webster In all the years I have been involved in sustainability and climate change I have never used the term “triple bottom line.” That will change. Wikipedia describes it as: “The triple bottom line (or otherwise noted...
by GrowSmart Maine | Feb 28, 2019 | GrowSmart News, Uncategorized
MaineBiz recently ran two articles on a real estate broker who tracks the “hottest” towns in Maine. And no, he is not talking about recent weather patterns. He’s calculating which communities have the highest percentage increase in real estate sales each year. This is...
by GrowSmart Maine | Jan 23, 2019 | GrowSmart News
We’ve all heard the phrase “buy local.” But what exactly does that mean? And why is it important? “Buying local” – is not just about supporting your local farmer or retailer. It’s about building the strong economic and social foundations that produce more vibrant...
by GrowSmart Maine | Aug 30, 2018 | GrowSmart News
Doug Greene, AICP, RLA, serves on the Board of Directors of GrowSmart Maine and is the City Planner/Deputy Director, Planning and Code Enforcement, for Lewiston, Maine (he really does want to hear from you – click here for his contact info!). I’m a dreamer, and...
by GrowSmart Maine | Aug 10, 2018 | GrowSmart News, Uncategorized
We occasionally ask ourselves if GrowSmart is the right name. Initially borrowed from the Smart Growth movement, some question whether it’s stale, while others are not yet familiar with it. I follow many thought leaders including Strong Towns, New Urbanism, Institute...
by GrowSmart Maine | Aug 2, 2018 | GrowSmart News
We offer to our subscribers this overview of our work across Maine in the second quarter of 2018. If you aren’t already a member, please consider supporting these programs at https://growsmartmaine.org/membership/donate/ The mission of GrowSmart Maine is to build...
by GrowSmart Maine | Jul 11, 2018 | GrowSmart News, Uncategorized
Broadband internet is as essential for community resiliency as are dependable roads, electricity and public safety. These services provide foundation for people to live, work and enjoy a basic quality of life. Rural places in Maine are finding creative solutions to a...
