State Policy + Funding Updates
Hear the latest state policy and funding updates from the MaineDOT, GOPIF, DECD, and Maine Housing.
Steve Landry | MaineDOT
Learn about the process for quickly and inexpensively improving street safety through a new DOT process centered around quick build projects. Also hear updates to the speed setting policy to help reduce dangerous vehicle speeds on local roads.
Sarah Curran | Deputy Director, Climate Planning and Community Partnerships, with the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future
For the past 3 years, the Governor’s Office of Policy, Innovation, and the Future has been providing Community Resilience Partnership grants for local, municipal-led projects that help advance climate-friendly policies. Hear highlights from this work and ongoing opportunities for project funding.
Benjamin Averill | Housing Opportunity Program Coordinator, DECD
Learn about funding available to service providers and municipalities to assist with ordinance development and public engagement to increase housing opportunities in Maine communities.
Mark Wiesendanger | MaineHousing
Visit the MaineHousing exhibit booth to hear more about housing programs and the state-wide effort to close the gap on the 84,000 new homes required to meet current and future demand.
Village Partnership Initiative
Hear the latest updates on MaineDOT’s new program to help reinvest in Maine villages, towns, and city centers. Municipalities have an opportunity to bring forward projects through partnerships with MaineDOT; restoring villages to a human scale, striking a balance for all users and revitalizing the economic and cultural vibrancy of Maine’s quintessential villages and downtowns. Dale will provide an overview of the technical support and funding strategy DOT is putting in place for transformative projects that help realize local transportation and placemaking goals. Learn more and get inspired to bring local projects to life though this incredible opportunity.
Dale Doughty | Director, Bureau of Planning | MaineDOT
Hear the latest updates on MaineDOT’s new program to help reinvest in Maine villages, towns, and city centers. Municipalities have an opportunity to bring forward projects through partnerships with MaineDOT; restoring villages to a human scale, striking a balance for all users and revitalizing the economic and cultural vibrancy of Maine’s quintessential villages and downtowns. Dale will provide an overview of the technical support and funding strategy DOT is putting in place for transformative projects that help realize local transportation and placemaking goals. Learn more and get inspired to bring local projects to life though this incredible opportunity.