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Love the idea of bringing pro soccer to Maine! Any chance the stadium could be mixed use? I’ve seen breweries, medical offices, and restaurants successfully incorporated into sporting venues and it prevents the area from becoming a dead zone when there isn’t a game.

A presentation on transit infrastructure costs, including a detailed case study of the MBTA’s Green Line extension, will take place 12/9 at 11 AM. This is an extension of transitcosts.com and will feature some of the folks involved with that project. You can learn more and register here...

NNEPRA posted minutes from the September BoD meeting that include this note concerning the PTC, “Bruce Van Note provided a brief update on the Portland Transportation Study. The Study is being finalized for comment by stakeholders but does not show any of the proposed locations having a large...

A four story, nine unit building is proposed for the vacant corner of Mill and Union in downtown Brunswick. The building would feature enclosed, first floor parking and a rooftop terrace. This is a good infill proposal on what could be perceived as a difficult lot given its proximity to Route...

Love this insight, thanks for sharing. I like the asymmetry of the new design and black/dark colored muntins. The base feels more contemporary while simultaneously drawing to mind 19th century mill architecture of northern New England.

The article provides the following information about one councilor's decision to not vote in favor of the credit enhancement agreement, “This has nothing to do with the developer, and God bless him, I hope it thrives, but I’m not … supporting using city tax dollars for market rate apartments...

Three design concepts for the Park at Pearl St. are posted at https://biddefordmaine.org/pearlstreetpark. As @TC_zoid mentions above, they all feature a bridge spanning the Saco River that will provide a connection to the train station. This project will also expand the RiverWalk. Quite the win...

Article in the PPH about plans for 100 market rate apartments in a derelict mill building. In addition to potentially expanding the River Walk and adding more units within walking distance of the Downeaster, this a prominent building in noticeable need of repair. Also from the article, the head...

It hasn’t been posted yet. In addition to the NNEPRA site, I’m also monitoring this Maine DOT page https://www.maine.gov/mdot/planning/ptldtranportationstudy/ Whether they move the station or not, I’d like to see the pedestrian experience improved. I usually walk down Congress, make a left on...

The demise of public space due to COVID is exaggerated. You only have to go as far as Exchange or Fore to see that. With 1/3 of all homes in Maine being purchased by out of staters and prices continuing to rise, it seems clear there’s an appetite for more housing. Scrap the hotel and build...

Thanks for the update. I think the black cladding on 5 India shown in cosakita’s post at the beginning of this thread looks pretty awesome and hope that is still the plan.

A draft version of One Climate Future: Charting a Course for Portland and South Portland (https://portlandme.civicclerk.com/Web/GenFile.aspx?ad=6765) was released earlier this month. It's a lengthy, robust and ambitious plan and I'm still reading through it. One notable goal articulated in the...

Same area but as seen from the Downeaster.

Yesterday I visited the Seaport and Harborwalk for the first time and agree it's a really nice pedestrian experience. Given the huge amount of new development in that area, I was curious to see how well it connects to the rest of the city. My reference point for a new neighborhood created in a...

"The building would have 8,000 to 10,000 square feet of retail facing Lancaster Court, a pedestrian walkway that borders the courtyard of 82 Hanover St...[the developer] plans a similar courtyard on the 52 Hanover St. side." Cool plan, I think it will make for a nice pedestrian experience. So...

It would be great to see that garage replaced with a mixed use structure primarily consisting of housing (though I think the garage will be missed by skateboarders!). Because the developers are seeking a tax subsidy, I hope the city does not adopt an attitude of "we'll take what we can get". If...

There are a lot of people in Maine reluctant to give up their cars and trucks but it's notable that Portland has the 7th highest walkshare of all cities in the nation with over 30k commuters. 14% of commuters in Portland are able to walk! That's something that should be both celebrated and built...

Thanks for posting, Redfern! First and foremost, everyone is a critic. Second, I like the base (what appears to be the first two stories) and, if this design moves forward, hope that will be a natural stone as it would look very sharp. The upper portion definitely fits in with the Portland...

I wonder if it's less the size and more the design. It seems like it could be reconfigured to provide more seating and, to your point, maybe a table or two with an umbrella or other shade structure. The plaza currently doesn't lend itself to folks enjoying tea from Soakology, or really any other...

I don't mind the building at 511 Congress but the plaza in front of it often seems dead. Anyone of have a differing opinion or thoughts on what discourages people from hanging out there?