The Downs
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2023
Planned Scarborough housing project for disabled gets federal funding boost
3i Housing of Maine has received over $500,000 for its proposed smart-home, affordable apartment project at The Downs in Scarborough.
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2023
Pedestrian-focused Town Center in works at Scarborough Downs
The Downs developers have shared plans for "phase one" of the Town Center, with a vision of it being pedestrian-focused outcome.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2023
Scarborough planners don’t want new road into The Downs to become a shortcut
A connector to Haigis Parkway raises traffic concerns, but developers say it will not be a convenient shortcut.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2023
Progress being made on Scarborough/South Portland transportation improvements
Thirty-seven intersections are being updated for safety, traffic flow, and walkability.
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PublishedNovember 11, 2022
Affordable housing, connectivity part of amendment to master plan of The Downs in Scarborough
In addition, the planning board approved a plan for 10 multi-family residential buildings.
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PublishedOctober 6, 2022
Scarborough allows permits for town center at The Downs
The Scarborough Town Council amends its Growth Management Ordinance, which limited the number of yearly permits allotted to developers.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2022
Scarborough council gives preliminary approval for more Downs permits in contentious vote
Some councilors were surprised to be voting on an amendment to the town's growth management ordinance rather than on an exemption request.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2022
Scarborough’s GMO: The history, its impact and The Downs
From addressing a surge in residential growth in the late 1990s to its role in the development of a town center, the town's evolving growth management ordinance has been front and center.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2022
Freeport man’s vision: Disabled will reside with dignity
The goal of Paul Linet's nonprofit 3i Housing of Maine is to create affordable apartments, with a big focus on assistive technology, for people with physical disabilities.
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PublishedJuly 29, 2022
The lack of workforce housing in Maine is impacting many local businesses and residents
Business owners say that without more affordable housing, its difficult to find help.
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