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What residents are talking about in Portland public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
50 topics
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Zoning↑Rising
76 Congress Street theater project
2 supportive1 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Transparency
Executive session transparency
2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 26, 2026
Development
101 & 105 Winter Street new construction
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 21, 2026
Roads↑Rising
Franklin Street redesign
1 supportive1 opposed1 concerned
8 commentsLast discussed Oct 21, 2026
Zoning
Inclusionary Zoning
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Public Safety
Downtown homelessness and drug use
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Environment↑Rising
CMP transmission project
17 opposed
17 commentsLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Zoning
Data centers
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Taxes Budget
Peaks Island Council rules
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Development
Midtown parcels / Bayside planning
1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Development
Vessel Services rent relief request
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 15, 2026
Development
64 Pine Street site plan amendment
1 supportive1 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Roads
Complete Streets Design Guide
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Development
Nordic Maine purchase and sale agreement
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Zoning
Data center regulations
1 commentLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Environment↑Rising
CMP transmission line upgrades
2 opposed1 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Business Jobs
Portland Development Corporation
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Zoning
Chez Biso liquor license
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Public Safety
Homelessness and addiction crisis
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Business Jobs
Veranda Kitchen and Bar liquor license
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Roads
Regional transit and Maine Marathon
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Roads
York Street project and Becker Trust
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Business Jobs
Chez Biso license
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Business Jobs
Portland Development Corporation annual report
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Development
Woodfords Corner
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Business Jobs
Liquor licenses (Orders 51-52)
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Roads
York Street project / Becker Trust
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
General
Election poll hours
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Public Safety
Election Day and island ballot delivery
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Development
Conditional Use Appeal CU-003666-2026 — emergency shelter
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 1, 2026
Taxes Budget
Abatement appeal — 522 Island Ave.
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 28, 2026
Development
24 Rowe Avenue rent increase
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 23, 2026
Development
439 Congress Street rent increase
2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 23, 2026
Development
105 Winter Street site plan
1 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Zoning
Hearts of Pine stadium
13 supportive8 opposed
22 commentsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Public Safety
Median strip ordinance
2 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Business Jobs
Downtown parking
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Business Jobs
Parking rates and practices
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Development
100 North Street addition
2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 16, 2026
Roads
Forest Avenue redesign
7 supportive1 concerned
9 commentsLast discussed Sep 16, 2026
Roads
Citywide speed limits
1 supportive2 opposed3 concerned
6 commentsLast discussed Sep 16, 2026
Public Safety
Red light cameras
6 supportive1 opposed
10 commentsLast discussed Sep 16, 2026
Development
Cumberland Housing AHTIF District amendment
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Zoning
Rent control enforcement resolution
14 supportive10 opposed
26 commentsLast discussed Sep 9, 2026
Development
Hope Acts Hope House funding
4 supportive
4 commentsLast discussed Sep 9, 2026
Development
Williston-West Church conversion
1 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 2, 2026
Development
56 Federal Street rent increase
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 26, 2026
Development
132 Marginal Way rent increase
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 26, 2026
Development
1303 Forest Ave rent increase
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 26, 2026
Development
24 Rowe Ave rent increase
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 26, 2026