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MEREDA Thanks Its Valued Members

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Shelly R. Clark

During this Thanksgiving season, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) pauses to thank our over 300 members who employ thousands of Maine citizens and invest millions of dollars in the Maine economy each year.  MEREDA is the only … Continue reading →

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu: Real Estate Development 202: Housing Development Demystified— A Look Behind the Veil

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Shelly R. Clark

As many Maine communities continue to experience a boom in housing development, public curiosity about the inner workings of the development process has elevated. What’s driving decisions like site selection, target markets, and design choices? Make plans to join MEREDA … Continue reading →

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Morning Menu Breakfast Event: Sustainable Stormwater Infrastructure = Sustainable Growth Perspectives on Stormwater Service Fee Programs and Credits

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Shelly R. Clark

With each passing year, cities and towns are faced with increased requirements, under the federal Clean Water Act, to protect and restore water quality in our streams, rivers, lakes and coastal waters.  These mandates require communities to ensure they appropriately … Continue reading →

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu: The High Cost of Construction: Avoiding Surprises

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Shelly R. Clark

Building new or renovating an existing facility is an expensive endeavor. Whether it is speculative office space, an industrial facility or a mixed use property, construction costs can spiral upward very easily.  The potential surprises and unexpected occurrences during the process … Continue reading →

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MEREDA Hosts Annual Fall Networking Social

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Shelly R. Clark

  Another great “meet-and-greet” opportunity, this time on Portland’s Waterfront, join the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) at its highly-anticipated Annual Fall Social on October 20th! MEREDA’s networking events attract key players in Maine’s real estate industry and … Continue reading →

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Morning Menu Breakfast Event – Complete Streets: Can We Drive, Walk, and Bike in Harmony?

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Shelly R. Clark

Narrowed vehicle lanes, “Share the Road” signage, multi-use paths, traffic calming, flashing pedestrian crossings – have you heard these terms and wonder what it means here in Maine and the Bangor region? Join the Maine Real Estate & Development Association … Continue reading →

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MEREDA’s Annual Lewiston/Auburn Fall Networking Social

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Shelly R. Clark

After the summer break, make plans to join MEREDA at Baxter Brewing Co. in Lewiston on September 22 from 5-7 pm for its Annual L/A Fall Social.  Located in the historic Bates Mill, Baxter Brewing currently distributes its flavorful and … Continue reading →

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MEREDA’s Year in Review 2015 -2016

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Shelly R. Clark

By MEREDA’s Immediate Past President, Michael O’Reilly, Bangor Savings Bank Since its inception, MEREDA has continued to make progress on behalf of the development community addressing the challenges and issues relating to Maine’s real estate activities.  MEREDA’s strength has always … Continue reading →

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The Right Equation for Responsible Development: Spotlight on Capital Judicial Center

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Shelly R. Clark

In the third of a 6-part series exclusive to the Maine Real Estate Insider, we’ll provide an up-close look at the most notable commercial development projects of the past year that are helping to fuel Maine’s economy in terms of … Continue reading →

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MEREDA’s Morning Menu: Alternative Project Delivery – the New Economic Development Opportunity

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Shelly R. Clark

Relationships between the public and private sectors in the provision of infrastructure projects and other services are evolving and becoming more fluid.  A popular term of art to describe these evolving relationships is a P3 or a public-private partnership. This presentation … Continue reading →

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