Build Maine and GrowSmart Maine are co-hosting a series of virtual crowdsourcing meetings from March through May to advance critical policies and projects that enhance Maine’s quality places, communities, and economy.
Spend the afternoon of November 8, Election Day, with the Policy Action 2023 working groups, from 1:00-3:00 pm, for a virtual discussion and updates on legislative proposals. This collaborative approach to creating and supporting legislation relies on building a broad base of support around proposals that are sound fiscally and environmentally, with positive climate and […]
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 […]
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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 […]
To learn more about this event, visit https://growsmartmaine.org/blog/forums/june-2023/
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.
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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 […]
The just released results of the 2022 US Agricultural Census shows that Maine lost approx. 15% of its farmland between 2012 and 2022. This is happening at a time when the global food system is increasingly under stress from the impact of climate change and unrest. At the same time, Maine is experiencing increasing in-migration and a […]
On the second Monday of every month. Reach out to communications@growsmartmaine.org for more information.