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Sponsored by: Kennebunk Savings Bank

Fast-growing towns are trying to determine how much growth is appropriate. 

Scarborough, Maine's fastest-growing town, recently turned down a proposal to create another tax increment financing district, which would have encouraged more development. 

That raises the question that many towns and cities in Maine face: of how to limit growth.

How much development is too much development?
Go, go, go: the more development the better (18%, 42 VOTES)
We need growth, but need to control it (55%, 128 VOTES)
There is too much development as is. We need to preserve historic buildings and open space (22%, 51 VOTES)
I am just focused on running my business (4%, 10 VOTES)
Poll Description

Sponsored by: Kennebunk Savings Bank

Fast-growing towns are trying to determine how much growth is appropriate. 

Scarborough, Maine's fastest-growing town, recently turned down a proposal to create another tax increment financing district, which would have encouraged more development. 

That raises the question that many towns and cities in Maine face: of how to limit growth.

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  • September 15, 2025

    Growth should be focused on designated areas where there is already sufficient infrastructure. The Downs in Scarborough is one example. The character of existing neighborhoods needs to be maintained. Designated growth areas are primarily commercial, which includes rental housing units. Commercial development increases total tax revenue, and shifts the burden from residential to commercial.