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Portland: Quest for the Livable City
Announcing the New England premier of the film, "Portland: Quest for the Liveable City."
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2010-03-31 18:00
2010-03-31 20:00
2010-03-31 from 18:00 to 20:00 |
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One Longfellow Square
Portland, ME |
| Contact Name | Jim Gooch |
| Contact Email | jim.gooch@tpl.org |
| Contact Phone | 772-7424 x5 |
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
6:00 pm
One Longfellow Square
Portland, ME
Panelists:
Malory Shaughnessy, County Commissioner
Christian MilNeal, transportation and smart growth activist
Jim Cohen, municipal official and regional advocate
Rebeccah Schaffner-Tousignant, regional planner
Announcing the New England premier of the film, "Portland: Quest for the Liveable City."
In 1972, Portland, OR passed a radical zoning law creating a 22-square-mile development limit. In the years since, it has prided itself as "the City That Works."
But that success came with plenty of controversy, as those beyond the limit felt robbed of the value of their land.
As Maine continues to grow and greater Portland continues to spread, is it time for us to consider a similar solution? Can Maine "grow smart" and is this the way?
On March 31st The Trust for Public Land with the help of the Maine Planners Association will present the Northern Lights production, "Portland: Quest for the Liveable City." This one hour documentary examines the people and the place governed by a land-use unicorn: a strict regional growth limit.
The film will be shown at One Longfellow Square and followed by a panel discussion with local experts and activists. There will be a cash bar and refreshments will be served. There is no admission, though contributions are welcome.
Watch the trailer!
In 1972, Portland, OR passed a radical zoning law creating a 22-square-mile development limit. In the years since, it has prided itself as "the City That Works."
But that success came with plenty of controversy, as those beyond the limit felt robbed of the value of their land.
As Maine continues to grow and greater Portland continues to spread, is it time for us to consider a similar solution? Can Maine "grow smart" and is this the way?
On March 31st The Trust for Public Land with the help of the Maine Planners Association will present the Northern Lights production, "Portland: Quest for the Liveable City." This one hour documentary examines the people and the place governed by a land-use unicorn: a strict regional growth limit.
The film will be shown at One Longfellow Square and followed by a panel discussion with local experts and activists. There will be a cash bar and refreshments will be served. There is no admission, though contributions are welcome.
Watch the trailer!
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