The planning board also overwhelmingly approved plans to repurpose space at 511 Congress Street. That gives them the big picture of what's to come, but more approvals will be needed in the future. The planning board approved a master development plan for the larger, multi-phase project this week. Probably spanning 10 years," said Planning Board Chair Brandon Mazer. "This is going to be a pretty ambitious, long-term project. There would be a mix of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom spaces. That eventually will include 804 residential units in all. It's part of a bigger vision to transform 13 properties in the neighborhood. The planning board chair says this is ok to do but there will be more reviews to come.
Not only is it unfair and unethical, it is dangerous and discriminatory in this application," said Amelia Labreak, during the public comment period. "It is segregation as it is designed in this master. Also read: State senate unanimously passes bill to create Maine Student Homelessness Prevention Fund.One resident argued during the recent planning board meeting that the proposal went against inclusionary zoning because the affordable apartment units are separate. "This is a really exciting project that will bring much-needed housing to Portland," said Will Savage with Acorn Engineering, during a planning board meeting on Tuesday.īut some neighbors are concerned about its size blocking the sunlight, the walkability and "visual interest."
The plan for 89 Elm Street calls for an eight-story building with some retail space.
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