When Mainers, by choice or circumstance, do not own a vehicle, their transportation options are limited, even in populated areas. Robust transportation options are crucial for smart growth, allowing people to access jobs and services. Improved coordination between stakeholders and inclusive planning are needed to enhance existing transportation options to better serve all populations. Panelists […]
Of interest to Mainers and our Partner Organizations: In October and November, County Health Rankings & Roadmaps will explore strategies to achieve better health in rural communities in a two-part webinar series: Rural America’s Opportunity for Equity. Both webinars will serve as a workshop for community leaders and residents to engage in these strategies. On […]
Join the Portland Press Herald for a virtual panel discussion "Ballot initiatives: Power to the people?" Since 1911, Mainers have had the right to introduce ballot measures to change or create law. These citizen-led initiatives have had a profound impact at the municipal and state levels: think gay marriage, clearcutting, zoning restrictions, and bear-baiting. But […]
Join us at the 2023 Equity Summit, held (virtually) from February 7-9, 2023. It is more important than ever that equity is at the forefront of any smart growth approach. With the passage of the trillion-dollar bipartisan infrastructure deal and the largest-ever investment in the fight against climate change through the Inflation Reduction Act, there […]
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Join GrowSmart Maine and guests for a panel discussion on “Growing Smart in Mid-Sized Cities.” Our panel experts will discuss smart growth strategies that community members, developers, and municipal officials can put to use to address development challenges and capitalize on opportunities. Our moderators will be Maggie Fleming, GrowSmart board member and administration analyst at […]
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Join Maine Housing for the 2023 Maine Affordable Housing Conference as we discuss the future of affordable housing in Maine. The conference will be held in Portland at The Holiday Inn By The Bay on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023. Registration is not open yet, but keep an eye out for more details on registration, speakers, […]
Join GrowSmart Maine in Waterville, our host community for our 2023 Summit. The theme is Creating Places for Connecting People, with keynotes Jane Lafleur and Dr. Jeremy Nobel.
NNECAPA's Annual Planning Conference will be at the Wentworth by the Sea, New Castle, New Hampshire: November 6 - 8, 2023! The Northern New England Chapter of the American Planning Association (NNECAPA) is pleased to host its 2023 Conference from Monday, November 6th thru Wednesday, November 8th at Wentworth by the Sea in New Castle, New Hampshire. We are planning this multi-day conference to provide […]
How to make ADUs work for your community?
Short Term Rentals (STRs) may not be the bogeyman some see them as, but they do create challenges. There has been a significant boom in demand for short-term rentals like Airbnb across Maine. That is part of a national trend in short-term rental activity: The market is seeing the most growth in small cities and […]
