Construction of what could be Maine’s tallest building and the state’s first high-rise in over a decade received approval Tuesday night from the Portland Planning Board.
The board unanimously OK’d site plans to construct an 18-story apartment building in downtown Portland, a $50 million project that would bring 263 units of much-needed housing to the city.
Landry/French Construction, based in Scarborough, will serve as construction manager. Work is expected to begin by September on the site, at 200 Federal St., and to be complete in late 2023.
Plans for the building required a zoning change earlier this year to allow the top 40 feet of the 190-foot structure to be used for residences and other purposes. Previously, the city’s code allowed a building of that height, but only with an “architectural cap” containing mechanical equipment or to enhance design.
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Portland Stage says it backs city move to consolidate social services on Forest Avenue We look forward to working with the HHS leadership team to ensure that everyone in our community feels welcome on our block, said Darrell Pardy, president of the board of directors, and Anita Stewart, executive and artistic director.
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Portland Stage, a fixture in Portland’s arts district for nearly 40 years, issued a statement Monday saying it supports the city’s decision to consolidate its public health and social services programs in a single building at 39 Forest Ave.
But the city’s decision has led the Maine College of Art to evaluate its plans to locate a student residence hall next door. MECA raised concerns about student safety after learning of the city’s plan.