The proposed rezoning of the 58 Fore St. property in Portland could be another Union Station moment for the city.
The quest for urban revitalization is leading to gentrification. If the zoning has none of the restrictions recommended by the Soul of Portland group, it will be talked about for years to come: “What a tragedy it was tearing down those beautiful old buildings in the name of urban development and tax revenue. In exchange we got condos that most here can’t afford and brew pubs that charge $10 for a cold one just to enjoy a look at the water and boats like the Tall Ships.”
Yes, the Portland Co. buildings need some work, but in this day and age of “throw-away,” we current citizens should take stock in what this historical property has offered this city and honor it by saving all of it.
Refurbish the old buildings, keep the panoramic view by developing no higher than Fore Street so all can see Portland’s harbor as it opens to the Gulf of Maine and our beacon that shines from the Portland Head Light.
I observe people walking and jogging up and down Fore Street every day. It would be sad that one day they won’t be able to see the vibrant water activity from the sidewalk. Protect the Fore Street harbor view for all to see!
Denise Preisser
Portland
Send questions/comments to the editors.
Success. Please wait for the page to reload. If the page does not reload within 5 seconds, please refresh the page.
Enter your email and password to access comments.
Hi, to comment on stories you must . This profile is in addition to your subscription and website login.
Already have a commenting profile? .
Invalid username/password.
Please check your email to confirm and complete your registration.
Only subscribers are eligible to post comments. Please subscribe or login first for digital access. Here’s why.
Use the form below to reset your password. When you've submitted your account email, we will send an email with a reset code.