EVENT ALERT: May 16 virtual discussion on how to make growth in Maine work for everyone. growsmartmaine.org/blog/forums/gr…

It’s going to take all of us moving the needle to solve Maine's housing crisis. We at GrowSmart look forward to continuing the conversation at MEREDA’s spring conference. #housingcrisis #maine #policyaction2023 #advocacy

Congratulations to our Strategic Partnerships Director, Maggie Drummond-Bahl, on one year at the MCA! Maggie's wisdom and relfections are shared here - and we would love to add that this team would not be the same without you.

Are you a municipal official? Planner? Developer? Planning board member? An engaged community member? Our forum “Growing Smart in Mid-Sized Cities” is for you. Non-members: bit.ly/41XFyUn Members: bit.ly/3AQYx6Q

Agriculture is important to Maine's communities and its economy. What can your community do to plan for more climate change? Join us for a virtual forum "Municipal Tools to Support Farming as a Climate Strategy." bit.ly/3NDU8vl Wolfe's Neck Center Maine Dept of Agriculture Conservation & Forestry Kennebec Savings Bank

GrowSmart CEO Nancy Smith talks ADUs and the progress on legislation in Maine on Maine Calling Listen: bit.ly/3PCRpDP

#equity = #smartgrowth Contact your Maine legislators and ask them to again stand with @WabanakiinMaine people.

Got a Smart Growth champion, project, or plan to nominate? Award winners will be announced live at GrowSmart Maine’s Annual Summit on October 19 in Waterville. DEADLINE: July 30 at 11:59pm. Nominate: bit.ly/46hC15E

We are honored to be invited to serve on the Land Transfer Subcommittee, providing recommendations to the PFAS Advisory Committee for this component of support to farmers dealing with contaminated land and water. bit.ly/3pKTDXd

The deadline is fast approaching for nominations for our 2023 Maine Smart Growth Awards. It's easy to nominate a person, project or plan. The award winners will be announced live at GrowSmart Maine’s Annual Summit on October 19 in Waterville. bit.ly/46hC15E

🚨WEBINAR: Short Term Rentals (STRs) - Boon, Bane or Both? Find out more about the event and register today: growsmartmaine.org/blog/forums/sh… #smartgrowth #Maine

THIS WEEK: Join us on Thursday, January 11th from 4:30pm - 6:00pm for our upcoming virtual webinar "Short Term Rentals - Boon, Bane or Both?". For more information, visit tinyurl.com/y7wkcv5f See you there!

Curious about what smart growth entails? Check out this video from our Board member Becca Casey: youtube.com/watch?v=E8pXXx…

Did you miss our webinar on short term rentals? Watch the recording here: youtu.be/HK3Ce2abpjU

23M households rely on the #ACP to get internet service and stay online. Without it, families will face an unaffordable increase in their internet bill, and may be forced offline. I support HR6929/S.3565, the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024. #RenewACP

Rural communities - almost every community in Maine - are going to fall behind if the ACP expires in April. The time for Congress to extend this program is now. Sen. Susan Collins Senator Angus King Congressman Jared Golden Congresswoman Chellie Pingree 🇺🇸🇺🇦 bangordailynews.com/2024/01/21/opi…