The Downs

Published
February 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.
Published
January 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.
Published
January 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.
Published
January 9, 2023

Progress being made on Scarborough/South Portland transportation improvements

Thirty-seven intersections are being updated for safety, traffic flow, and walkability.
Published
November 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.
Published
October 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.
Published
September 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.
Published
September 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.
Published
August 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.
Published
July 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.