New
Business Park Under Development
By Carol Coultas, Sun Journal
online
March 27, 2008
The first part of a three-phase industrial development
is under construction on outer Lisbon Street.
A 30,000 SF building should be ready for tenants
by June, said Joe Malone of Malone Commercial Brokers, leasing agent for
the project.
2008
Retail Report
Presented at MEREDA's 2008 Annual
Forecast Conference
January 24, 2008
Summary
of Legislation- LD1810
LD
1810 (HP 1262)
"An Act To Enact the Informed Growth Act"
Sponsored by Representative Christopher Barstow
Commentary from MEREDA President
The Maine Real Estate & Development Association advocates against "anti-development" legislation
MaineBiz- October 29, 2007
Summary of Legislation- LD1962
LD
1962 (SP 756)
"An Act To Amend the Informed Growth Act"
Sponsored by Senator David Hastings III
Whitepaper
on Formula Business Ordinance
Written
by Joe Malone
January 25, 2007
This White Paper was introduced at the Maine Real Estate and Development
Association’s conference in January 2007. Joe Malone wrote the paper
to outline specific concerns regarding the Formula Business Ordinance
passed by the Portland City Council in November 2006.
In February 2007, the Portland City Council voted 7-0 to overturn the three-month old ordinance restricting chain stores and restaurants in favor of forming a group to look at the issue with fresh eyes. The ordinance will expire in March and will be replaced by a task force assigned to achieve a proper balance between locally owned and national chains, and maintaining the character of downtown Portland.
