The Downs

Published
May 20, 2022

The Downs makes a donation to the Scaborough Land Trust

Warren Woods Preserve is now the second largest conservation area in Scarborough.
Published
May 13, 2022

The Downs Innovative District is home to many different commercial spaces including Throttle Car Club

Check out the new commercial buildings at the Downs.
Published
March 22, 2022

Letter: Scarborough concerned about Costco parking, but what about The Downs?
Published
March 17, 2022

Scarborough Planning Board, Costco grapple over parking

Board members are not pleased with the size of the planned parking lot, but Costco says the size is not an option.
Published
March 10, 2022

Scarborough may double yearly building permits for Downs

The Town Council gives preliminary approval to exempting the town center portion of the development from a town building cap.
Published
March 3, 2022

Town consultant: Downs building cap exemption good for Scarborough

A consultant hired by the town says conditions should be included if the Town Council grants the exemption and that further study is needed on the impact on schools.
Published
February 23, 2022

Scarborough council considers measure that could cut property taxes

By amending terms of a tax district, the town would also have more options on how to spend the revenue from it.
Published
February 9, 2022

Downs developers asking for a housing cap exemption

The Downs developers told Town Council many more homes than are currently allowed are necessary for the success of a town center.
Published
December 16, 2021

Developers: Scarborough town center hinges on building cap exemption

A proposed exemption from the growth ordinance would apply to 90 acres of The Downs, but the town council says the developers are lacking details for their plans.
Published
August 5, 2020

The Downs begins new residential stage of development

The Scarborough Planning Board recently approved a new 23-lot subdivision, the first of several new residential projects that are the latest in the ongoing development of The Downs area.