zoning

Published
March 20, 2023

Scarborough zoning map updated to reflect past changes

Scarborough is updating the zoning map after an audit revealed missed updates.
Published
January 18, 2023

Maine Voices: Time for Yarmouth to move ahead with inclusionary zoning

A proposed ordinance requiring developers to allocate 10% of units as affordable would be predictable and flexible and would equalize opportunity for all residents.
Published
December 12, 2022

Stroudwater residents oppose zone change for proposed warehouse development

The Portland Planning Board is expected to take up the proposal to change the 52 acres at 1772 Westbrook St. from low-impact industrial to medium impact industrial.
Published
December 5, 2022

Looming changes to regulations leave Sanford gravel businesses on shaky ground

The city may end a requirement that excavators obtain permits every 5 years, a process that can cost over $100,000. But some in the industry fear the new rules could be just as onerous.
Published
July 26, 2022

Our View: Jeanie Cannell and our heartbreaking housing crisis

A woman and her family profiled by this newspaper show us how bad decisions on development have left many Mainers with few choices.
Published
June 14, 2022

Tedford housing finishes land purchase for new homeless shelter

The nonprofit hopes to begin construction on its new 64-bed shelter next year and complete work in 2024.
Published
May 22, 2022

Our View: Auburn leads in housing development

The city and its Republican mayor show that lowering housing costs through zoning reform doesn’t have to be a partisan battle.
Published
April 14, 2022

Commentary: There’s a bipartisan understanding that we need to act to solve Maine’s housing crisis

L.D. 2003 can satisfy those who advocate for affordable housing and those who support private property rights, say Speaker Ryan Fecteau and Rep. Amy Arata.
Published
February 28, 2022

Nonprofit unveils long-term plan to remake B&M property into high-tech campus

A 20-year redevelopment plan to construct classrooms, offices and apartments for the Roux Institute has some area residents concerned about the project's size.
Published
November 21, 2021

Our View: Local zoning drives high housing costs around Maine

Municipal officials don’t have to answer to the people who can’t afford to live in their community.