Transfer of Development Rights and Development Transfer Fee
Posted: Thursday, September 16th, 2010Description: In theory, if carefully developed, TDR can be an attractive growth management tool and an attractive way to protect …MORE
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Wildlife Habitat Overlay District
Posted: Thursday, September 16th, 2010Description: This example of a Wildlife Habitat Overlay District was designed to provide a tool to reduce habitat fragmentation resulting …MORE
Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning
Posted: Wednesday, September 15th, 2010Description: Presentation slides and speaker notes from a workshop on bike and pedestrian planning. Source: The Friends of Midcoast Maine …MORE
Tax Increment Financing and Other Funding Sources
Posted: Wednesday, September 15th, 2010Description: Presentation slides from the Municipal Financing Tools Workshop. In addition to TIFs, the presentation also covers other funding cources …MORE
Accessory Apartments: An Affordable Housing Strategy
Posted: Wednesday, September 15th, 2010Description: This educational brief provides an introduction to accessory apartments. Source: GrowSmart Maine Date: 2005 Format: PDF Document
Sprawl and Wildlife Habitat
Posted: Wednesday, September 15th, 2010Description: This educational brief outlines the benefits of wildlife habitat, how habitat is impacted by poorly planned development and techniques …MORE
Planning for Downtown Development Is Smart Growth
Posted: Wednesday, September 15th, 2010Description: This educational brief outlines the benefits of a healthy downtown and the tools available to support downtown revitalization efforts. …MORE
The Creeping Cost of Sprawl
Posted: Wednesday, September 15th, 2010Description: This educational brief explores the connection between sprawl and the cost of providing municipal and educational services. Source: GrowSmart …MORE
Parks and Open Space: Making In-Town Living Attractive
Posted: Wednesday, September 15th, 2010Description: This educational brief provides an overview of the benefits of and opportunities for parks and open space in developed …MORE
The Maximum Solution: Maximum Lot Size and Densities in Rural Zoning Districts
Posted: Wednesday, September 15th, 2010Description: This educational brief introduces maximum lot size as a zoning technique to preserve rural character. Source: GrowSmart Maine Date: …MORE
