News and project updates from Shinberg Consulting
Plans for a village-style subdivision are moving forward as phase one of a proposal to build a town-centered project received Planning Board and Town Council approval.
“Dentist David Jacobson is proposing Ocean House Common, a four-lot subdivision that would include a town green on a 4-acre lot at 326 Ocean House Road, next to Town Hall.
“The developers of a renovated apartment building at 645 Congress St. in Portland held a ‘grand opening’ Monday for city officials and community leaders.
“Built in 1895 as a hotel, the building also has served as a dormitory for the University of Southern Maine and Maine College of Art.
“The historic building at 645 Congress St. in Portland reopened Monday after being renovated for state-of-the-art housing. The former Portland Hall for the University of Southern Maine will contain 56 new apartments as well as retail outlets. John Patriquin /Staff Photographer
“The former Portland Hall will contain 56 new apartments as well as retail outlets on the ground floor.”
