Current Legislative Testimony
Learn about GrowSmart Maine’s testimony for various Smart Growth topics below.
PLANNING FOR AG
LD 1881 will advance renewable energy goals while also protecting farms, forests and natural landscapes
It is increasingly clear that we must transition to renewable energy sources to avoid the worst effects of climate change. In Maine, we have a unique opportunity to lead the way by balancing renewable energy development with protection of our farms, forests, and...
In Support of LD 1934
Resolve, to Improve the Coordination and Delivery of Planning Grants and Technical Assistance to Communities in Maine
In Support of LD 1931
An Act to Foster Stable and Affordable Home Ownership in Mobile Home Parks by Amending the Laws Relating to the Sale of Mobile Home Parks
Funding opportunity for conservation of ag lands!
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the availability of $500 million in funding to advance partner-driven solutions to conservation on agricultural land through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). RCPP...
Kennebec County Digital Equity and Digital Inclusion Plan
GrowSmart Maine and the Kennebec County Digital Equity Working Group submitted to Maine Connectivity Authority a Digital Equity and Digital Inclusion Plan. This is a working plan to understand the barriers people face in connecting to our digital world and provides...
In Support of LD 1864
An Act to Increase Maine’s Housing Supply by Prohibiting Certain Zoning Requirements in Areas Where Public Sewer and Water Infrastructure Are Available and in Designated Growth Areas
In Support of LD 54
An Act to Require Compliance with Natural or Agricultural Resource Protection Ordinances
In Support of LD 492
An Act to Repurpose Vacant Shopping Mall and Retail Space to Mixed-use Housing and Retail
In Support of LD 1673
An Act to Encourage Affordable Housing and Mixed-use Development by Establishing a Thriving Corridors Program
In Support of LD 1739
An Act to Extend Development District Tax Increment Financing Districts
EQUITY
LD 1881 will advance renewable energy goals while also protecting farms, forests and natural landscapes
It is increasingly clear that we must transition to renewable energy sources to avoid the worst effects of climate change. In Maine, we have a unique opportunity to lead the way by balancing renewable energy development with protection of our farms, forests, and...
In Support of LD 1934
Resolve, to Improve the Coordination and Delivery of Planning Grants and Technical Assistance to Communities in Maine
In Support of LD 1931
An Act to Foster Stable and Affordable Home Ownership in Mobile Home Parks by Amending the Laws Relating to the Sale of Mobile Home Parks
Funding opportunity for conservation of ag lands!
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the availability of $500 million in funding to advance partner-driven solutions to conservation on agricultural land through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). RCPP...
Kennebec County Digital Equity and Digital Inclusion Plan
GrowSmart Maine and the Kennebec County Digital Equity Working Group submitted to Maine Connectivity Authority a Digital Equity and Digital Inclusion Plan. This is a working plan to understand the barriers people face in connecting to our digital world and provides...
In Support of LD 1864
An Act to Increase Maine’s Housing Supply by Prohibiting Certain Zoning Requirements in Areas Where Public Sewer and Water Infrastructure Are Available and in Designated Growth Areas
In Support of LD 54
An Act to Require Compliance with Natural or Agricultural Resource Protection Ordinances
In Support of LD 492
An Act to Repurpose Vacant Shopping Mall and Retail Space to Mixed-use Housing and Retail
In Support of LD 1673
An Act to Encourage Affordable Housing and Mixed-use Development by Establishing a Thriving Corridors Program
In Support of LD 1739
An Act to Extend Development District Tax Increment Financing Districts
CLIMATE & ENERGY
LD 1881 will advance renewable energy goals while also protecting farms, forests and natural landscapes
It is increasingly clear that we must transition to renewable energy sources to avoid the worst effects of climate change. In Maine, we have a unique opportunity to lead the way by balancing renewable energy development with protection of our farms, forests, and...
In Support of LD 1934
Resolve, to Improve the Coordination and Delivery of Planning Grants and Technical Assistance to Communities in Maine
In Support of LD 1931
An Act to Foster Stable and Affordable Home Ownership in Mobile Home Parks by Amending the Laws Relating to the Sale of Mobile Home Parks
Funding opportunity for conservation of ag lands!
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the availability of $500 million in funding to advance partner-driven solutions to conservation on agricultural land through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). RCPP...
Kennebec County Digital Equity and Digital Inclusion Plan
GrowSmart Maine and the Kennebec County Digital Equity Working Group submitted to Maine Connectivity Authority a Digital Equity and Digital Inclusion Plan. This is a working plan to understand the barriers people face in connecting to our digital world and provides...
In Support of LD 1864
An Act to Increase Maine’s Housing Supply by Prohibiting Certain Zoning Requirements in Areas Where Public Sewer and Water Infrastructure Are Available and in Designated Growth Areas
In Support of LD 54
An Act to Require Compliance with Natural or Agricultural Resource Protection Ordinances
In Support of LD 492
An Act to Repurpose Vacant Shopping Mall and Retail Space to Mixed-use Housing and Retail
In Support of LD 1673
An Act to Encourage Affordable Housing and Mixed-use Development by Establishing a Thriving Corridors Program
In Support of LD 1739
An Act to Extend Development District Tax Increment Financing Districts
BROADBAND
LD 1881 will advance renewable energy goals while also protecting farms, forests and natural landscapes
It is increasingly clear that we must transition to renewable energy sources to avoid the worst effects of climate change. In Maine, we have a unique opportunity to lead the way by balancing renewable energy development with protection of our farms, forests, and...
In Support of LD 1934
Resolve, to Improve the Coordination and Delivery of Planning Grants and Technical Assistance to Communities in Maine
In Support of LD 1931
An Act to Foster Stable and Affordable Home Ownership in Mobile Home Parks by Amending the Laws Relating to the Sale of Mobile Home Parks
Funding opportunity for conservation of ag lands!
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the availability of $500 million in funding to advance partner-driven solutions to conservation on agricultural land through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). RCPP...
Kennebec County Digital Equity and Digital Inclusion Plan
GrowSmart Maine and the Kennebec County Digital Equity Working Group submitted to Maine Connectivity Authority a Digital Equity and Digital Inclusion Plan. This is a working plan to understand the barriers people face in connecting to our digital world and provides...
In Support of LD 1864
An Act to Increase Maine’s Housing Supply by Prohibiting Certain Zoning Requirements in Areas Where Public Sewer and Water Infrastructure Are Available and in Designated Growth Areas
In Support of LD 54
An Act to Require Compliance with Natural or Agricultural Resource Protection Ordinances
In Support of LD 492
An Act to Repurpose Vacant Shopping Mall and Retail Space to Mixed-use Housing and Retail
In Support of LD 1673
An Act to Encourage Affordable Housing and Mixed-use Development by Establishing a Thriving Corridors Program
In Support of LD 1739
An Act to Extend Development District Tax Increment Financing Districts
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
LD 1881 will advance renewable energy goals while also protecting farms, forests and natural landscapes
It is increasingly clear that we must transition to renewable energy sources to avoid the worst effects of climate change. In Maine, we have a unique opportunity to lead the way by balancing renewable energy development with protection of our farms, forests, and...
In Support of LD 1934
Resolve, to Improve the Coordination and Delivery of Planning Grants and Technical Assistance to Communities in Maine
In Support of LD 1931
An Act to Foster Stable and Affordable Home Ownership in Mobile Home Parks by Amending the Laws Relating to the Sale of Mobile Home Parks
Funding opportunity for conservation of ag lands!
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the availability of $500 million in funding to advance partner-driven solutions to conservation on agricultural land through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). RCPP...
Kennebec County Digital Equity and Digital Inclusion Plan
GrowSmart Maine and the Kennebec County Digital Equity Working Group submitted to Maine Connectivity Authority a Digital Equity and Digital Inclusion Plan. This is a working plan to understand the barriers people face in connecting to our digital world and provides...
In Support of LD 1864
An Act to Increase Maine’s Housing Supply by Prohibiting Certain Zoning Requirements in Areas Where Public Sewer and Water Infrastructure Are Available and in Designated Growth Areas
In Support of LD 54
An Act to Require Compliance with Natural or Agricultural Resource Protection Ordinances
In Support of LD 492
An Act to Repurpose Vacant Shopping Mall and Retail Space to Mixed-use Housing and Retail
In Support of LD 1673
An Act to Encourage Affordable Housing and Mixed-use Development by Establishing a Thriving Corridors Program
In Support of LD 1739
An Act to Extend Development District Tax Increment Financing Districts
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
LD 1881 will advance renewable energy goals while also protecting farms, forests and natural landscapes
It is increasingly clear that we must transition to renewable energy sources to avoid the worst effects of climate change. In Maine, we have a unique opportunity to lead the way by balancing renewable energy development with protection of our farms, forests, and...
In Support of LD 1934
Resolve, to Improve the Coordination and Delivery of Planning Grants and Technical Assistance to Communities in Maine
In Support of LD 1931
An Act to Foster Stable and Affordable Home Ownership in Mobile Home Parks by Amending the Laws Relating to the Sale of Mobile Home Parks
Funding opportunity for conservation of ag lands!
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the availability of $500 million in funding to advance partner-driven solutions to conservation on agricultural land through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). RCPP...
Kennebec County Digital Equity and Digital Inclusion Plan
GrowSmart Maine and the Kennebec County Digital Equity Working Group submitted to Maine Connectivity Authority a Digital Equity and Digital Inclusion Plan. This is a working plan to understand the barriers people face in connecting to our digital world and provides...
In Support of LD 1864
An Act to Increase Maine’s Housing Supply by Prohibiting Certain Zoning Requirements in Areas Where Public Sewer and Water Infrastructure Are Available and in Designated Growth Areas
In Support of LD 54
An Act to Require Compliance with Natural or Agricultural Resource Protection Ordinances
In Support of LD 492
An Act to Repurpose Vacant Shopping Mall and Retail Space to Mixed-use Housing and Retail
In Support of LD 1673
An Act to Encourage Affordable Housing and Mixed-use Development by Establishing a Thriving Corridors Program
In Support of LD 1739
An Act to Extend Development District Tax Increment Financing Districts
REGIONAL & LAND USE PLANNING
LD 1881 will advance renewable energy goals while also protecting farms, forests and natural landscapes
It is increasingly clear that we must transition to renewable energy sources to avoid the worst effects of climate change. In Maine, we have a unique opportunity to lead the way by balancing renewable energy development with protection of our farms, forests, and...
In Support of LD 1934
Resolve, to Improve the Coordination and Delivery of Planning Grants and Technical Assistance to Communities in Maine
In Support of LD 1931
An Act to Foster Stable and Affordable Home Ownership in Mobile Home Parks by Amending the Laws Relating to the Sale of Mobile Home Parks
Funding opportunity for conservation of ag lands!
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the availability of $500 million in funding to advance partner-driven solutions to conservation on agricultural land through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). RCPP...
Kennebec County Digital Equity and Digital Inclusion Plan
GrowSmart Maine and the Kennebec County Digital Equity Working Group submitted to Maine Connectivity Authority a Digital Equity and Digital Inclusion Plan. This is a working plan to understand the barriers people face in connecting to our digital world and provides...
In Support of LD 1864
An Act to Increase Maine’s Housing Supply by Prohibiting Certain Zoning Requirements in Areas Where Public Sewer and Water Infrastructure Are Available and in Designated Growth Areas
In Support of LD 54
An Act to Require Compliance with Natural or Agricultural Resource Protection Ordinances
In Support of LD 492
An Act to Repurpose Vacant Shopping Mall and Retail Space to Mixed-use Housing and Retail
In Support of LD 1673
An Act to Encourage Affordable Housing and Mixed-use Development by Establishing a Thriving Corridors Program
In Support of LD 1739
An Act to Extend Development District Tax Increment Financing Districts
BUDGETS & BONDS
LD 1881 will advance renewable energy goals while also protecting farms, forests and natural landscapes
It is increasingly clear that we must transition to renewable energy sources to avoid the worst effects of climate change. In Maine, we have a unique opportunity to lead the way by balancing renewable energy development with protection of our farms, forests, and...
In Support of LD 1934
Resolve, to Improve the Coordination and Delivery of Planning Grants and Technical Assistance to Communities in Maine
In Support of LD 1931
An Act to Foster Stable and Affordable Home Ownership in Mobile Home Parks by Amending the Laws Relating to the Sale of Mobile Home Parks
Funding opportunity for conservation of ag lands!
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the availability of $500 million in funding to advance partner-driven solutions to conservation on agricultural land through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). RCPP...
Kennebec County Digital Equity and Digital Inclusion Plan
GrowSmart Maine and the Kennebec County Digital Equity Working Group submitted to Maine Connectivity Authority a Digital Equity and Digital Inclusion Plan. This is a working plan to understand the barriers people face in connecting to our digital world and provides...
In Support of LD 1864
An Act to Increase Maine’s Housing Supply by Prohibiting Certain Zoning Requirements in Areas Where Public Sewer and Water Infrastructure Are Available and in Designated Growth Areas
In Support of LD 54
An Act to Require Compliance with Natural or Agricultural Resource Protection Ordinances
In Support of LD 492
An Act to Repurpose Vacant Shopping Mall and Retail Space to Mixed-use Housing and Retail
In Support of LD 1673
An Act to Encourage Affordable Housing and Mixed-use Development by Establishing a Thriving Corridors Program
In Support of LD 1739
An Act to Extend Development District Tax Increment Financing Districts
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