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 for breakfast on December 8th at the Portland Regency Hotel in Portland as developers, Jonathan Culley of Redfern Properties and Ethan Boxer-Macomber of Anew Development share their approaches to Housing Development through case studies of recently completed projects.
This is the second installment in our development series! We hope you will join MEREDA for what is sure to be a very interactive and informative session. Please come to the event prepared to ask questions!
About our Presenters:
Jonathan Culley is the owner of Redfern Properties, a Portland-based real estate developer. Redfern focuses on residential and mixed-use developments with an emphasis on infill and other “smart-growth” projects that make neighborhoods and communities more vibrant and sustainable. Recent and current projects include West End Place, Munjoy Heights, 89 Anderson, and 667 Congress.
A Maine native, Jonathan founded Redfern upon returning to Portland in 2005 from Seattle, Washington. He holds an A.B. and an M.B.A., both from Duke University.
Ethan Boxer-Macomber, LEED AP, has over 18 years of experience in real estate, housing, and community development and has successfully led multiple large-scale residential development projects across southern Maine. In 2013, Ethan started Anew Development, a Portland-based real estate development company dedicated to residential infill that provides highest, best community value by adhering to principles of quality urban design, smart growth, and sustainability.
Ethan formerly as a City Planner for the cities of Davis, California, and Portland, Maine. He earned a BS in natural resources and ecology from the University of Maine and an MS in community planning and development from the University of California, Davis. He is a returned Peace Corps volunteer and was formerly certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).
About the Event:
December 08, 2016 – 7:30AM to 9:00AM
Portland Regency Hotel20 Milk Street
Portland, ME
Buffet Breakfast: 7:30-8:00 am
Program: 8:00-9:00 am
Registering for this Event:
Member: $45 pp | Non-Member: $55 pp
Prices increase by $10 after December 1
Your RSVP is requested by December 1, 2016. Payment is expected at the time of registration. No refunds will be granted to anyone who registers, but fails to attend or who cancels after December 1.
Visit www.mereda.org for more information and to register.
This MEREDA “Morning Menu” Breakfast Event is Sponsored by Norway Savings Bank and PDT Architects.
