DanielPWM19
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It is interesting that they cite the possible catalyst for development to shift to Westbrook and SoPo where they're seeing a renaissance. With Rock Row and other potential locations in the downtown footprint of Westbrook (where I live), I can see the desire and benefit. Recent articles posted have had locals comment that Westbrook is "going to hell" or "losing its charm", but they're missing out on a bigger picture. The articles were primarily about in-fill projects & density anyhow, not sprawl. This may force certain people further north or westward as Westbrook becomes integrated as a more obvious suburbA new Mainebiz article highlights the extreme negative impact Portland's GND is having on development. Residential construction permits are 20% of what they were before the GND was implemented.
Residential construction permits in Portland down 82% since Green New Deal
The Green New Deal, which put affordability requirements on new construction in Portland, has led to a drop in development since its passage, according to a new report by the Boulos Co.www.mainebiz.biz