GrowSmart News and Updates
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GrowSmart News and Updates
December 2021 Newsletter: Support GrowSmart Maine
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 business...
Support GrowSmart In Keeping Maine…Maine!
'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 email...
The 2021 Summit is Soon!
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...
4th Annual Maine Smart Growth Award Nominations Open
Monday, June 28, 2021 From: GrowSmart Maine, www.growsmartmaine.org Contact: Nancy Smith, Executive Director nsmith@growsmartmaine.org Web Link FMI: http://bit.ly/MESmartGrowthAwards Press Release GrowSmart Maine Seeks Nominations for the 4th Annual Maine Smart...
June 2021 Newsletter from GrowSmart Maine
Summer in Maine! Is there anything better? We love Maine in all its iterations and seasons, but there is something special about the golden hour of summer evenings that is downright magical. Preserving Maine's magic and unique quality of life, while supporting a...
How Will COVID Reshape Maine Communities?
How Will COVID Reshape Maine Communities? Ben Smith, AICP North Star Planning & GrowSmart Maine Board Chair COVID has pushed Maine’s already super-heated real estate market up into overdrive. Going into 2020, the housing market in Southern Maine was already...
May 2021 Newsletter from GrowSmart Maine
We've finally made it through the winter, false spring, late winter, and have arrived in full, real, warm, blooming spring. With the showing of bright flowers, warm air, the reduction of snow, and movement of neighbors out and about - don't all things seem possible?...
More Broadband, Less Sprawl – Webinar & Resources
March 2021 Newsletter from GrowSmart Maine
“Maine is a joy in the summer. But the soul of Maine is most apparent in the winter.” - Paul Theroux, travel writer With the wind roaring Maine full force into March this week, our state’s soul is still readily apparent, but I do believe Spring is on its way. I also...