The Downs
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PublishedMay 18, 2023
Nontraditional 3i Housing project poses new challenges for Scarborough Planning Board
The proposed project at The Downs in Scarborough, affordable apartments for people with disabilities, is not comparable to other projects that go through the planning process, developers say.
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PublishedApril 13, 2023
Construction for Costco
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2023
New housing caps proposed in Scarborough to regulate growth
Town councilors say the building permit allotments allowed in the draft plan to revise the town's growth management ordinance may be too high.
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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.