SoPo 2040 Events Calendar


Dec
4

Comprehensive Plan Committee Meeting

  • City Council Chambers, South Portland City Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

During this meeting, the CPC is scheduled to discuss Draft policies for non-waterfront Key Land use Policy Areas.

Full meeting agendas are posted online via BoardDocs the Friday before a scheduled meeting.

CPC meetings are open to the public, and community members can also join the meeting virtually via Zoom (Zoom link included in agenda). Livestreams and past recordings of CPC meetings can also be found online via SPC-TV.

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Nov
6

Comprehensive Plan Committee Meeting

  • City Council Chambers, South Portland City Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

During this meeting, the CPC is scheduled to discuss draft policies for Core Themes 5 (Social Vitality and Public Health) and 6 (Effective City Operations & Infrastructure).

Full meeting agendas are posted online via BoardDocs the Friday before a scheduled meeting.

CPC meetings are open to the public, and community members can also join the meeting virtually via Zoom (Zoom link included in agenda). Livestreams and past recordings of CPC meetings can also be found online via SPC-TV.

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Oct
30

Comprehensive Plan Committee Meeting

  • City Council Chambers, South Portland City Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

During this meeting, the Comprehensive Plan Committee is scheduled to discuss draft city-wide strategies for Core Theme 2 (Economy and Land Use) and boundaries of non-waterfront Key Land Use Policy Areas. Full m

eeting agendas are posted online via BoardDocs the Friday before a scheduled meeting.

CPC meetings are open to the public, and community members can also join the meeting virtually via Zoom (Zoom link included in agenda). Livestreams and past recordings of CPC meetings can also be found online via SPC-TV.

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Oct
16

Comprehensive Plan Committee Meeting

  • City Council Chambers, South Portland City Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

During this meeting, the Comprehensive Plan Committee is scheduled to discuss draft city-wide strategies for Core Theme 1 (Ecology and Climate Readiness) and draft policies for waterfront areas. The f

ull meeting agenda and all related materials can be found online via BoardDocs (link).

CPC meetings are open to the public, and community members can also join the meeting virtually via Zoom (Zoom link included in agenda). Livestreams and past recordings of CPC meetings can also be found online via SPC-TV.

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Sep
12

Comprehensive Plan Committee Meeting

  • City Council Chambers, South Portland City Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Regular meetings of the Comprehensive Plan Committee take place in the City Council Chambers every first Wednesday of each month. Meeting agendas are posted online via BoardDocs the Friday before a scheduled meeting.

CPC meetings are open to the public, and community members can also join the meeting virtually via Zoom (Zoom link included in agenda). Livestreams and past recordings of CPC meetings can also be found online via SPC-TV.

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Sep
4

Comprehensive Plan Committee Meeting

  • City Council Chambers, South Portland City Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Regular meetings of the Comprehensive Plan Committee take place in the City Council Chambers every first Wednesday of each month. Meeting agendas are posted online via BoardDocs the Friday before a scheduled meeting.

CPC meetings are open to the public, and community members can also join the meeting virtually via Zoom (Zoom link included in agenda). Livestreams and past recordings of CPC meetings can also be found online via SPC-TV.

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Aug
7

Comprehensive Plan Committee Meeting

  • City Council Chambers, South Portland City Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Regular meetings of the Comprehensive Plan Committee take place in the City Council Chambers every first Wednesday of each month. Meeting agendas are posted online via BoardDocs the Friday before a scheduled meeting.

CPC meetings are open to the public, and community members can also join the meeting virtually via Zoom (Zoom link included in agenda). Livestreams and past recordings of CPC meetings can also be found online via SPC-TV.

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Jun
27

Community Design Charette - Cash Corner

Join the SoPo 2040 team for the second of two interactive design charrettes on the future of key brownfield sites across the City!

In this workshop-style event, community members will discuss the potential architectural design considerations and development opportunities for brownfield sites in the Cash Corner industrial district, based on market and infrastructure constraints and opportunities. 

This event will take place at the Cash Corner Fire Station Conference Room from 6-8:30pm. Community members from across South Portland are welcome to join the conversation!

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Jun
24

Community Design Charette - Eastern Waterfront

Join the SoPo 2040 team for the first of two interactive design charrettes on the future of key brownfield sites across the City! 

In this workshop-style event, community members will discuss the potential architectural design considerations and development opportunities for brownfield sites around Front Street, based on market and infrastructure constraints and opportunities.  

This event will take place in the Municipal Services Facility Conference Room from 6-8:30pm. Community members from across South Portland are welcome to join the conversation!

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Jun
20

Climate Resilience Community Workshop

Want to share your thoughts on how the City should plan for and address increasing climate risks across South Portland? Join the SoPo2040 team for a Climate Resilience Community Workshop, where community members will learn and discuss potential approaches to building resilience to sea level rise and flooding by 2040.

This workshop-style event will take place in the South Portland Middle School Cafeteria. For more information about the City of South Portland’s coastal resilience efforts, visit southportland.gov/coastalresilience.

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Jun
10

Community Conversation - District 2

  • Hamlin Gymnasium, Planning & Development Office (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Are you a resident or business owner in District 2 and want to help plan the future of your neighborhood and the South Portland community? Join your neighbors and the SoPo 2040 team for a Community Conversation to learn about and discuss the proposed policy frameworks for the Comprehensive Plan update! 

Community members are invited to share their thoughts through small group discussion on potential approaches to key long-range planning issues in South Portland, including waterfront planning, housing needs, economic development, public facilities and services, and transportation infrastructure.  

This event will take place in the Hamlin Gymnasium at the South Portland Planning & Development office from 6:30pm-8pm on June 10th. This event is family friendly, and residents from across the City are welcome to join the conversation.

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Jun
8

Comprehensive Plan Open House #2

  • South Portland Community Center Multipurpose Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the SoPo 2040 team for the second of two city-wide Open House events to learn about and share your feedback on the proposed policy frameworks for the Comprehensive Plan update! 

Community members are invited to share their thoughts on potential approaches to key long-range planning issues in South Portland, including waterfront planning, housing needs, economic development, public facilities and services, and transportation infrastructure.

This drop-in, exhibition-style event will take place in the South Portland Community Center Multipurpose Room on June 8th. Attendees are welcome to join the Open House at any point from 10am-12:30pm. This event is family friendly – all ages are welcome!

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Jun
3

Community Conversation - District 5

Are you a resident or business owner in District 5 and want to help plan the future of your neighborhood and the South Portland community? Join your neighbors and the SoPo 2040 team for a Community Conversation to learn about and discuss the proposed policy frameworks for the Comprehensive Plan update! 

Community members are invited to share their thoughts through small group discussion on potential approaches to key long-range planning issues in South Portland, including waterfront planning, housing needs, economic development, public facilities and services, and transportation infrastructure.  

This event will take place in the South Portland Middle School Cafeteria from 6:30pm-8pm on June 3rd. This event is family friendly, and residents from across the City are welcome to join the conversation.

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May
30

Community Conversation - District 4

Are you a resident or business owner in District 4 and want to help plan the future of your neighborhood and the South Portland community? Join your neighbors and the SoPo 2040 team for a Community Conversation to learn about and discuss the proposed policy frameworks for the Comprehensive Plan update! 

Community members are invited to share their thoughts through small group discussion on potential approaches to key long-range planning issues in South Portland, including waterfront planning, housing needs, economic development, public facilities and services, and transportation infrastructure.  

This event will take place in the Skillin Elementary School Library from 6:30pm-8pm on May 30th. This event is family friendly, and residents from across the City are welcome to join the conversation.

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May
29

Community Conversation - District 1

  • Dora L. Small Elementary School Multipurpose Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Are you a resident or business owner in District 1 and want to help plan the future of your neighborhood and the South Portland community? Join your neighbors and the SoPo 2040 team for a Community Conversation to learn about and discuss the proposed policy frameworks for the Comprehensive Plan update! 

Community members are invited to share their thoughts through small group discussion on potential approaches to key long-range planning issues in South Portland, including waterfront planning, housing needs, economic development, public facilities and services, and transportation infrastructure.

This event will take place in the Small Elementary School Multipurpose Room from 6:30pm-8pm on May 29th. This event is family friendly, and residents from across the City are welcome to join the conversation.

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May
28

Community Conversation - District 3

  • Helena H. Dyer Elementary School Multipurpose Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Are you a resident or business owner in District 3 and want to help plan the future of your neighborhood and the South Portland community? Join your neighbors and the SoPo 2040 team for a Community Conversation to learn about and discuss the proposed policy frameworks for the Comprehensive Plan update! 

Community members are invited to share their thoughts through small group discussion on potential approaches to key long-range planning issues in South Portland, including waterfront planning, housing needs, economic development, public facilities and services, and transportation infrastructure.  

This event will take place in the Dyer Elementary School Multipurpose Room from 6:30pm-8pm on May 28th. This event is family friendly, and residents from across the City are welcome to join the conversation.

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May
11

Comprehensive Plan Open House #1

Join the South Portland 2040 team for the first of two city-wide Open House events to learn about and share your feedback on the proposed policy frameworks for the Comprehensive Plan update! 

Community members are invited to share their thoughts on potential approaches to key long-range planning issues in South Portland, including waterfront planning, housing needs, economic development, public facilities and services, and transportation infrastructure.  

This drop-in, exhibition-style event will take place in the Redbank Community Center Gymnasium on May 11th. Attendees are welcome to join the Open House at any point from 11:30am-2pm. This event is family friendly – all ages are welcome!

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May
7

Waterfront Resilience Open House

  • Hamlin Gymnasium, Planning & Development Office (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Interested in gaining a comprehensive understanding of your neighborhood's vulnerabilities to climate-related coastal hazards? Join Planning and Sustainability staff and Greater Portland Council of Governments for a Waterfront Resilience Open House! Drop in with a friend or neighbor to learn more about projected climate impacts to South Portland's waterfront, explore new data, maps, and resources on sea level rise, and discuss potential approaches to building coastal resilience across our community by 2040.

For more information about the City of South Portland’s coastal resilience efforts, visit southportland.org/coastalresilience.

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Nov
30

Fall Engagement Phase Ends

Last day to provide comment on the draft Vision & Goals. The final draft will be adopted by the Comprehensive Plan Committee after their January 31st meeting.

What comes next?

2024-2025: The next phases of the plan development includes a policy alternatives analysis to contemplate the best ways to achieve the Vision & Goals (including topics like climate resilience, economic development, land use policies and more), as well as the plan’s implementation matrix, timeline, and responsible parties.

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Nov
15

Waste Reduction Committee

  • Planning Conference Room (Hamlin Building) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Members of the public are invited to join all Waste Reduction Committee meetings. The agenda is posted the Thursday before and can be found on BoardDocs here.

  • This meeting will feature an extended discussion with public comment section for the draft Vision and Goals.

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Nov
15

Bike-Ped Committee Meeting

Members of the public are invited to join all Bike-Ped Committee meetings. The agenda is posted the Thursday before and can be found on BoardDocs here.

  • This meeting will feature an extended discussion, with public comment, for the draft Vision and Goals.

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Nov
8

Planning Board Meeting

Members of the public are invited to join all Planning Board meetings. The agenda is posted the Thursday before and can be found on BoardDocs here.

  • This meeting will feature an extended discussion and review of the draft Vision and Goals and include a public comment section.

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