MEREDA’s Morning Menu – Lowering Housing Barriers with Legislative Wins
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Buffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 am Program: 9:00-10:00 am In-Person – Pre-registration is required. About the Event: Efforts in Augusta have been focused on implementing policies to address the
Event Details
Buffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 am
Program: 9:00-10:00 am
In-Person – Pre-registration is required.
About the Event: Efforts in Augusta have been focused on implementing policies to address the statewide housing shortage. In many cases, these efforts have included freeing up land use regulations.
Join MEREDA on November 20th for an overview of recently enacted policies to lower barriers to housing creation, including MEREDA’s success in enacting its permitting predictability legislation.
Our presenters include Elizabeth Frazier, Partner at Pierce Atwood, Jason Howe, Partner at PretiFlaherty, and Paul Peck, Associate at Drummond & Drummond and Founder of LWS Development.
Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by November 13. 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 November 13. Prices increase by $10 after November 13.
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Time
November 20, 2024 8:30 am - 10:00 am
Location
McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center
35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
Parking
Everyone that parks on the USM Campus in the Bedford Street Garage has to use the digital parking system. You can pre-register for your parking session or do it upon arrival. To avoid a parking citation, you must begin your digital parking session – and pay – within 10 minutes of parking. You can also pre-schedule your session. Click Here to Download the Event Parking Instructions.
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The MEREDA Fall Conference 2025 will take a hard look at the housing sector. Experienced leaders in the Maine real estate economy will discuss the challenges and opportunities
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The MEREDA Fall Conference 2025 will take a hard look at the housing sector. Experienced leaders in the Maine real estate economy will discuss the challenges and opportunities in creating housing, including the barriers developers face, as well as state and local trends shaping the housing market. Speakers will look at the economic impact of the housing crisis at both the national and local level while two panels will discuss ways in which Maine can address local housing needs in a sustainable and impactful way. The conference will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss solutions and innovative approaches to the evolving housing landscape.
Keynote Speakers include: Dr. Christopher Herbert, Managing Director of the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies and Ken Entenmann, CFA, Chief Investment Officer & Chief economist at NBT Bank/NBT Wealth Management.
View our participants and agenda here.
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Time
October 23, 2025 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Hannaford Hall - Abromson Community Education Center
88 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
Parking
Everyone that parks on the USM Campus in the Bedford Street Garage has to use the digital parking system. You can pre-register for your parking session or do it upon arrival. Commit your license number to memory! You’ll need it to complete your parking session. To avoid a parking citation, you must begin your digital parking session – and pay – within 10 minutes of parking.
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Maine Real Estate Development Association
6 City Center 3rd Floor
Portland, ME 04101
info@mereda.org