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...
