About Us

About Us

The Maine vision

GrowSmart Maine believes the future of Maine is based on rural, suburban, and urban communities achieving the following:

1. COMMUNITIES WITH A “SENSE OF PLACE” 

  • Communities that are livable, stable and inspire pride 
  • Adoption of smart growth principles in development and conservation patterns
  • Communities value long-term self-sufficiency

2. ECONOMIC WELL-BEING AND EQUITY 

  • Residents find the opportunity to live and work in Maine
  • New people arrive to live and work in Maine
  • Stable, responsible, adaptable industries
  • Local economies capable of supporting their communities

3. RIGHT-SIZED AND WELL-MAINTAINED INFRASTRUCTURE

  • Strategic broadband internet access
  • Reliable utilities including renewable energy sources
  • Local food and water sources are valued and accessible
  • Transportation options to meet the needs of all ages and income levels

4. PROTECTED NATURAL ENVIRONMENT + CLIMATE

  • Policies and development strategies address climate change adaptation and mitigation
  • Natural resources are a recognized and valued asset
  • Natural resources are accessible and well managed
  • Communities and citizens practice natural resource stewardship

5. INCLUSIVE AND EFFECTIVE CIVIL ENGAGEMENT

  • Collaboration among various sectors / organizations / municipal governments
  • Citizen awareness, understanding, and support of smart growth principles
  • Informed and competent leaders in government
    Encourage diversity of voices