The Importance of Maine’s Downtowns: Strengthening Communities Through Place, Human Connections and Design
VFW, 687 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103
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Date: Wednesday, January 7th, 2026, 5:30-7pm
Location: Independent Order of Odd Fellows, 651 Forest Ave. Portland, Maine 04101
Maine's downtowns are places that build human connections through good design (creating shade, safe walkable and bikeable place, trail connectivity, seating for conversation or reflection, preservation of the buildings, the parks and more), intentionally bringing people together for yoga in a park or along the waterfront, festivals, farmers markets and supporting local businesses who often live in these communities. We have amazing downtown leaders around the State that are revitalizing their communities and neighborhoods with the goal of building human connections, preserving place, and driving economic development. This panel presentation and networking event will share about the work being done in different Maine downtowns and the ways they are improving human connections and public health.