Policy Action Roundup

Virtual Meeting

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 […]

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Adapting in Times of Adversity:  The Role of Public Health in Strengthening Maine’s Communities

Virtual Meeting

The Maine Public Health Association’s fall conference is the largest meeting dedicated to public health in Maine, attracting 400+ professionals across the state. This year’s 2022 Annual Conference – Adapting in Times of Adversity:  The Role of Public Health in Strengthening Maine’s Communities – will take place virtually October 11, 12 and 13. Click Here For More […]

Adapting in Times of Adversity:  The Role of Public Health in Strengthening Maine’s Communities

Virtual Meeting

The Maine Public Health Association’s fall conference is the largest meeting dedicated to public health in Maine, attracting 400+ professionals across the state. This year’s 2022 Annual Conference – Adapting in Times of Adversity:  The Role of Public Health in Strengthening Maine’s Communities – will take place virtually October 11, 12 and 13. Click Here For More […]

Adapting in Times of Adversity:  The Role of Public Health in Strengthening Maine’s Communities

Virtual Meeting

The Maine Public Health Association’s fall conference is the largest meeting dedicated to public health in Maine, attracting 400+ professionals across the state. This year’s 2022 Annual Conference – Adapting in Times of Adversity:  The Role of Public Health in Strengthening Maine’s Communities – will take place virtually October 11, 12 and 13. Click Here For More […]

Policy Matters: Women and Aging – a Crisis Unfolds

Virtual Meeting

Growsmart Maine is partnering with Kennebec Savings Bank to bring you this Portland Press Herald Policy Matters discussion on Women and Aging: A Crisis Unfolds. Join moderator Carol Coultas and panelists Jessica Maurer, executive director of the Maine Council on Aging, and Destie Hohman Sprague, executive director of Maine Women's Lobby, on June 7 from […]

GSM & Build Maine: Policy Action 2023

Virtual Meeting

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.

GSM & Build Maine: Policy Action 2023 Meeting

Virtual Meeting

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.

Webinar: The Gorham Spur: Spurring Growth Without Spurring Sprawl

Virtual Meeting

We're hearing a lot about plans for "the Gorham spur" off the Maine Turnpike. Some people are excited, some are concerned. What is it? How far along is it? Why is it proposed and what has happened since the 2012 report related to roadway improvements, land use planning, and transit? What still needs to happen […]

GSM & Build Maine: Policy Action 2023 Meeting

Virtual Meeting

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.

PARTNER EVENT: Dream▪ Play ▪ Build: Hands-On Community Engagement for Enduring Spaces and Places hosted by Smart Growth Network

Virtual Meeting

For two decades, James Rojas and John Kamp have been looking to art, creative expression, and storytelling to shake up the classic community meeting. Join the Maryland Department of Planning and the Smart Growth Network as they share their insights into building common ground and inviting active participation among diverse groups. Their approach, “Place It!,” draws upon three methods: […]

PARTNER EVENT: GPCOG Transit Together

Virtual Meeting

Our partner, the Greater Portland Council of Governments, is hosting a virtual public meeting for the Transit Together study which is developing recommendations to improve public transit in southern Maine. REGISTER LEARN MORE about Transit Together

PARTNER EVENT: Urban Land Institute’s 3rd Annual Virtual Resilience Summit

Virtual Meeting

Join the Urban Land Institute for the 3rd Annual Virtual Resilience Summit. This exclusive online event brings leaders in the field of real estate and resilience together to share practicable solutions to protect communities and investments from future climate risks. LEARN MORE