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	Annual Report
	Commission Members
	History
	How to Help
	Land Bank Properties
	Objective

Land Bank Properties

What kind of properties does the Land Bank focus on for preservation?

• Open spaces which promote neighborhoods and discourage sprawl
• Land for passive public outdoor recreational use
• Trail Corridors
• Properties with unique geological or ecological characteristics
• Woods and wildlife habitats
• Wetlands and associated buffers

Land Bank Current Holdings (updated 02/04/2007)
Blueberry Road Property – land at end
Evergreen Cemetery Conservation Area – wooded land in the rear
Hobart Street Property
Natick Street Property
Oat Nuts Park (City-owned Parcels)
Ocean Avenue Open Space (former landfill)
Starbird Lane RPZ area
PATHS – wooded property behind school
Pine Grove Park (Ray Street)
Pineloch Drive Property
Presumpscot River Preserve
Rand Road RPZ area
Sheridan Street Parcels
Virginia Street Parcels
For more detailed information on these holdings refer to the Annual Report

What does it mean when a property is in the Land Bank?

• Land must be maintained in its natural, scenic or open condition
• Property can't be taken out of the Land Bank without at least six City Council votes
• Land Bank can advocate for additional forms of protection (e.g. zoning, easements)
• Guarantees public access to and use of property

Land Bank History

• The Land Bank was established in 1999.
• Approximately 300 open space parcels were reviewed and evaluated (2000-2002).
• 50 were selected for Land Bank Registry (2002).
• 6 properties placed into Land Bank in 2003.
• Land Bank has partnered with other organizations to preserve open space.
• Submitted annual reports and registry of priority properties to the City Council.

Land Bank Objectives

• Recommend specific municipal land parcels be placed into the Land Bank
• Work with willing sellers for the acquisition and conservation of open space within the City
• Recommend the acquisition or conservation of significant properties
• Accept gifts and funds from both private and public sources for the acquisition of land interests as approved by the Council
• Partner with other public and private organizations with similar interests

How to Help

• Time
• Contributions
• Advocacy
• Enjoy Portland's wonderful open space resources
• Spread the word
• Recommend a parcel for Land Bank review

Commission Members
Colin D. Apse
Joseph K. Anderson
Stephen Aylward
Keith Dunlap
Thomas Jewell
U. Charles Remmel
Colleen Tucker
J. Bryan Wentzell

Land Bank Commission meetings include participation of one appointed Councilor Cheryl Leeman as well as City Staff representatives from Public Services, Planning, and the City Manager’s office.

Meeting Schedule

Monthly commission meetings are open to the public and held the first Thursday of the month at 5:00pm at City Hall, Planning Department Conference Room, 3rd floor.

Contact Us
For additional information contact:
Thomas G. Civiello, C.P.R.P.
Parks and Open Space Manager
55 Portland Street
Portland, ME 04101
207-874-8793
TGC@portlandmaine.gov