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  1. Cosakita18

    165 Washington Ave | Northern Burner Supply Redevelopment | Portland

    Posting a new thread for some rumors circulating about a substantial residential project proposed for 165 Washington Ave. Could potentially be upwards of 250 units. No plans, renderings or details yet. Word is that the developer is seeking a zoning change to make their proposal work.
  2. Cosakita18

    New Retail and Dining | Portland

    Since the topic of retail / shopping / dining / drinking has come up multiple times in multiple threads, I thought a dedicated space to discuss those topics would be beneficial This is a thread to discuss new, proposed, hypothetical or speculative retail and dining in Portland
  3. Cosakita18

    Historic Portland Discussion

    Seeing as lots of individual threads have shared historic photos. I'm creating a thread for discussing Portland's past. Feel free to share historic photos, maps, drawing or any other local history content here!
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    89 Elm Street | Port Properties Bayside Phase 1B | Portland

    It seems that a Site Plan application has been filed for Phase 1B. (The block between Elm, Lancaster and Oxford Streets) No information or renderings yet. PL-002403-2023 (portlandmaine.gov) It's a bit odd that they would file a site plan application before their overall Master Plan has even...
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    Maine Public Broadcasting Bldg. | 25 Commercial St. | Portland

    I couldn't tell if this project had its own thread or not, but Maine Public is moving forward with its plans to redevelop and expand the Galt Block building and add a new 5-story office/ studio / event space at 25 Commercial St. Historic Preservation Board review application was made on 9/29...
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    West School | Douglas St. Redevelopment | Portland

    Maine Cooperative Development / Szanton Partners has submitted its Master Plan for the West School redevelopment on Douglas St. to the planning board. The plan calls for 120 residential units spread across 7 townhome-style buildings and one 5-story, 63 unit apartment building. The project is...
  7. Cosakita18

    Maine College of Art | Live & Learn Center/ Campus Expansion | Portland

    Maine College of Art intends to create Live/Learn center with undergraduate housing, event space, classrooms and art studios. The rendering shows a location on York St, although apparently a site hasn't been officially selected, and it may end up being a renovation of an existing space rather...
  8. Cosakita18

    Shepley Street Parking Lot Redevelopment

    Anew Development has acquired the parking lot at the corner of Shepley and Oak Street. Their website states: https://www.anew-development.com/Properties/shepley-street/
  9. Cosakita18

    The Armature | 52 Hanover St | Portland

    171 Apartments and retail space in a 6-story building on former public works lot in West Bayside. MaineBiz Article: https://www.mainebiz.biz/article/large-mixed-use-development-planned-for-west-bayside-public-works-site
  10. Cosakita18

    Roux Institute Campus Development | Portland

    Figured it was time for the Roux Institute to get its own thread...since there will be lots happening over the next few years From Last night's city Economic Development Committee meeting: The Roux Institute will be leasing 26,000 sq. ft of space at 100 Fore St. in partnership with WEX. This...
  11. Cosakita18

    83 Middle St | CHOM Affordable Housing | Portland

    6-story, 50 unit affordable housing project for age 55+ .Plans submitted on 4/06/20 https://egweb.portlandmaine.gov/EnerGovProd/SelfService/#/plan/27d6b8c8-1d18-468e-8b51-172371cd3173?tab=summary
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    210 Valley St | Avesta Housing | Portland

    Avesta has submitted plans for a 60 unit building on Valley St directly adjacent to the Florence house. No renderings or site plan yet, but the submission can be found here: https://egweb.portlandmaine.gov/EnerGovProd/SelfService/#/plan/f71d05da-902c-45c0-9b68-423ee597c971?tab=summary
  13. Cosakita18

    Covid-19 and Portland's Development Future

    Hi all, I'm intending this to be a temporary thread to discuss how Covid-19 and it's economic fallout will impact Portland's development prospects in coming years. I admit I'm pretty concerned, A sharp recession is pretty much a foregone conclusion at this point, and Portland's tourism /...
  14. Cosakita18

    Equality Community Center | 23-25 Casco Str. | Portland

    5 story mixed-use building at 23-25 Casco St. With retail, community event space and non-profit offices Slated to begin construction in early 2021
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    Proposed Convention Center | Portland

    Interesting note, today lawmakers in Augusta are meeting to discuss: LD 341, “An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for the Construction of a Convention Center in Portland.” A $150 million bond which is co-sponsored by a few legislators from around the Portland area, including Rep's...
  16. Cosakita18

    Infill and Small Developments | Portland

    A discussion for smaller projects in Portland and surrounding communities. A few projects that are either planned, approved, or under construction as of January 2020 : 5-7 India St. - 24 residential units 10 Hammond St. - 16 Residential Units 33-37 Montreal St. - 14 Residential Units...
  17. Cosakita18

    Time & Temp Building / Brown St. Parking Garage Redevelopment | Portland

    A detailed article from the PPH about the ongoing Time & Temp building redevelopment. Sounds like they are leaning towards a mix of hotel, residential and office. https://www.pressherald.com/?p=5123342 It also sounds like the building's owners want to rebuild the ailing and ugly parking garage...
  18. Cosakita18

    Canal Plaza Renovations and Development | Portland

    Moving this discussion from "New construction continued" the article mentions that Soley / East Brown Cow submitted a zoning application. Can anyone find this on the city website or self service portal...
  19. Cosakita18

    Portland Area Planning/Development Job Market.

    Hello all, I've recently moved back to Portland full time as I wrap up a masters degree in City Planning and Urban Design in Boston. Admittedly, I don't have much in the way of a Professional network here in Portland, so I was wondering if anyone here knew of good resources for someone looking...

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