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Architecture & Design
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Final piece of a Portland redevelopment puzzle may also be the most ambitious
Updated: April 19, 2021After moving its public works depot four years ago, the city put six properties in West Bayside up for sale. Now the last and largest of them is under development, continuing a transformation of the entire neighborhood.
Updated: April 19, 2021
Staying power: Portland hotel developers try to catch market on an upswing
Updated: April 19, 2021The opening of three upscale, downtown hotels in Portland this year may be coming at a precarious time for Maine's tourism and hospitality industries. But backers remain bullish that prospects for the new properties are only on the rise.
Updated: April 19, 2021
In turnaround, Portland City Council approves Munjoy Hill Historic District
April 13, 2021The council rejected the long-debated historic district Feb. 1, but councilor Andrew Zarro changed his position after he called for reconsideration after that vote. It also helped push the city to consider the impact of historic districts and how
April 13, 2021
Maine Seabee helps bring part of the USS Constitution to the White House
April 2, 2021A team of four Navy engineers, including one from Maine, used repurposed wood from the oldest commissioned ship in the U.S. to build executive desks for the offices of the vice president and secretary of the Navy.
April 2, 2021
Biz Bites: Big love for little building; sizzling Portland residential market, more
March 24, 2021Augusta just can't let go of long-vacant "Cony Pride" building; Portland's residential market mirrors the state's, only on steroids; Maine Preservation endangered places nominations open; and other updates from Maine's real estate scene.
March 24, 2021
Maine historic preservation 5-year development plan addresses inclusion, diversity
March 23, 2021The Maine Historic Preservation Commission's five-year plan provides a framework for everyone from developers to towns to nonprofits, and is expanding its reach by filling context gaps that have left some sites out over the years.
March 23, 2021
Bill would extend Maine's historic rehabilitation tax credit to 2040
March 18, 2021The state program, which credits developers for historic rehab projects, has contributed to affordable housing, climate change mitigation and local tax rolls.
March 18, 2021
On the Record: At engineering firm Sebago Technics, Mark Adams has plans in mind for future growth
Updated: March 8, 2021The president and CEO of the 80-person firm in South Portland talks with Mainebiz about adapting to the pandemic and about what's on the drawing board.
Updated: March 8, 2021
Maine's largest architecture firm names 3 new principals
Updated: March 1, 2021Three architects employed by SMRT Architects and Engineers have been named principals at the Portland-based firm, bringing the total number of owners to 22.
Updated: March 1, 2021
Portland will consider zoning change for planned building that would be city's tallest
February 25, 2021If approved, a zoning amendment would allow construction of an 18-story apartment building in Portland's downtown. The building would be the tallest in the city, and the tallest in the state when measured by usable space.
February 25, 2021
Funding approved for USM student dorm, career center
Updated: February 25, 2021The $99.4 million campus development project includes the creation of a 580-bed Portland Commons Residence Hall, a Career and Student Success Center and a one-acre campus green.
Updated: February 25, 2021
Portland City Council will reconsider Munjoy Hill historic district
Updated: February 23, 2021District 4 City Councilor Andrew Zarro asked the council to reconsider the vote, and has called for the city to update its policies to make equity — economic, racial, environmental — something that's considered at the outset of proposals.
Updated: February 23, 2021
Brunswick expected to ink $9M contract for long-awaited fire station
Updated: February 16, 2021The central fire station would replace a facility more than 100 years old, and has been discussed and considered by the town over the past four decades.
Updated: February 16, 2021
Residential, commercial tenants snap up space in Augusta historic renovation
February 10, 2021Seven of the nine apartments at 341 Water St. were leased before the apartments were officially listed Monday. Developer Matt Pouliot wasn't concerned about the other two earlier this week — there were 17 showings scheduled.
February 10, 2021
Building Business: In Windham, two financial institutions will partner on space
Updated: February 8, 2021Cross Insurance and Bangor Savings Bank will share a building on the "best corner" in the town, an arrangement that's unusual for both businesses. In other construction news, a spring groundbreaking is expected for a vertical greenhouse in Westbrook.
Updated: February 8, 2021
Portland City Council votes down Munjoy Hill historic district proposal
February 2, 2021The effect on affordable housing and the city's working-class residents, many of whom are immigrants of color, was a concern for both the proponents and critics of the proposal. It was rejected, 5-4, on Monday.
February 2, 2021
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