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The Maine State Pier – Building on the Past
March 11, 2009
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Ocean Gateway Terminal, 14 Ocean Gateway Pier

Today’s Marine Economy and the Maine State Pier
March 25, 2009
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Ocean Gateway Terminal, 14 Ocean Gateway Pier

Understanding the Local Need and Uses for the Maine State Pier
March 26, 2009
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Ocean Gateway Terminal, 14 Ocean Gateway Pier

Community Design Workshops – Creating a Pier for Portland’s Future
April 11, 2009
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Ocean Gateway Terminal, 14 Ocean Gateway Pier

City Council Presentation
April 29, 2009
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
City Council Chambers, City Hall

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Feb 23rd Council Workshop Packet
March 11, 2009 Presentation Material
"Building On the Past"
Community Design Workshop Images
Policy Statement for Maine State Pier
Community Design Workshop
Public Process Memo 4-27-09
Community Design Workshop
 Table Summaries
Community Design Workshop
Process Results Summary Presentation
June 8, 2009 City Council Workshop Item Maine State Pier Development Alternative
Later this month, the City of Portland will host a series of public meetings to get input on key issues that relate to the future of the Maine State Pier. The meetings are designed to inform the public on the history, policies and development goals for the pier, gather input from the public on a variety of key issues, and convey this information to the City Council. Members of the public interested in the Maine State Pier and its future uses are encouraged to attend these meetings.

First, the city will host a briefing on Wednesday, March 11, 2009, The Maine State Pier – Building on the Past, to review the history, recent planning efforts, current policies that impact the waterfront and physical conditions. This meeting will be followed by Today’s Marine Economy and the Maine State Pier on Wednesday, March 25, 2009. Regional economic and marine industry experts will participate in a panel discussion of the marine economy and the role the Maine State Pier has to play. On the following evening, the third meeting, Understanding the Local Need and Uses for the Maine State Pier, will include a panel discussion of local business and civic leaders. Both panel discussions will include questions from the public.

Following these meetings, the city will host a community design workshop on April 11, 2009, Creating a Pier for Portland’s Future, during which the public will tackle questions as they relate to the future of the Maine State Pier utilizing the information gathered during the previous meetings. Members of the public will be broken up into groups and taken through a facilitated conversation as they address the topic. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged and will be open to the public.

Finally, the public will be invited to a presentation of the results from the community workshop to the City Council April 29, 2009.

For those interested in attending the meetings but do not have access to the internet or for more information, contact the City Planning Division at 874-8719. You can also visit the city’s website at www.portlandmaine.gov for periodic updates.

March 11, 2009 Presentation Material "Building On the Past"

Presentation Material, "Building On the Past"

State Pier - Policy basis and Background

A Look Back at Portland's Eastern Waterfront & Maine State Pier