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Congress Square

Published
July 11, 2013

Residents question Portland mayor on sale of city park

Mayor Michael Brennan’s first Meet the Mayor session draws about 25 residents to City Hall to discuss their concerns.
Published
June 19, 2013

Letters to the editor: City should treasure Congress Square

The city of Portland has never been known for keeping its treasures for the next generations. Union Station was a pretty building that was allowed to be torn down for what exists in its place today. I would not say that’s a compliment to our city fathers. The clock in the little park on Congress […]
Published
June 14, 2013

Maine Voices: Congress Square Park part of a global struggle for public space

From Maine to Turkey, activists are fighting to keep public property out of private ownership.
Published
May 30, 2013

Panel OKs selling downtown Portland plaza

The city must still strike a deal with Rockbridge Capital, which would turn it into an events center and smaller plaza.
Published
May 27, 2013

Our View: Congress Square plan good deal for Portland

City councilors should consider whether they could ever get a better offer if they say 'no' now.

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Published
May 26, 2013

Tension on Congress Square Plaza: Sell public spot to save it?

A plan to turn over most of the plaza to private use incites passions in a city that prizes its open spaces.
Published
May 25, 2013

Another View: Downtown District is not neglecting Congress Square

Property owners continue to support maintenance and programming in the park.
Published
May 23, 2013

Group deadlocked over Congress Square proposal

A proposal to build an events center in the downtown Portland plaza will be presented to a City Council committee May 29.
Published
May 21, 2013

Another View: City should hold on to, improve Congress Square Park

A plan to sell what's now a public space to a developer would be a loss for city dwellers.
Published
May 11, 2013

Maine Voices: Rush to convert Congress Square overlooks reasons for park’s problems

Rockbridge Capital's proposal wouldn't rehabilitate the public space but eliminate it.