Portland Harbor Common

Since our founding, the Portland Parks Conservancy has been guided by our organizational values: equity, access, inclusion, and collaboration. That’s why we are committed to ensuring everyone has access to Portland’s waterfront.

PORTLAND HARBOR COMMON GRANT ACCEPTED

The Portland Parks Conservancy has recently received funding to go directly into the creation of Portland Maine’s newest waterfront public park. WGME News, News Center Maine, and the Portland Press Herald have all covered the news.

The Parks Conservancy is working closely with the City to create the first phase of Portland Harbor Common—a new public open space on the harbor at the base of India Street. In 2021 the Parks Conservancy offered our services as a partner with the City to secure funding for construction of the Common and last year we were awarded $2,145,000 for the project through a Congressional Directed Funding request sponsored by Senator Angus King. 

Draft Concept Design by Sebago Technics

Project Background

  • PPC and the City of Portland partnered in 2021 to secure funding for construction. 

  • The City of Portland held two public forums about the project in 2021, gathering valuable input and securing widespread support from the community. 

  • In March 2022 the City Council unanimously approved $150,000 to support the costs of final design and engineering plans. Read more and see supporting documents on the City website.”

 

Next Steps..

Final design drawings are now being developed by Sebago Technics and permitting is about to begin. The City expects to begin construction next year.

Over the next few years the Parks Conservancy will be raising additional funds for park amenities such as seating, lighting, and a shade structure. Stay tuned!

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