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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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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December 16, 2025 – 8:30 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 amProgram: 9:00-10:00 am Location: McGoldrick Career & Student Success
Event Details
December 16, 2025 – 8:30 – 10:00 am
Buffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 am
Program: 9:00-10:00 am
Location:
McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center
35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
About the Event:
Dr. Habib Dagher will provide an overview of the 55,000 ft2 GEM Factory of the Future currently under construction at UMaine. The facility will usher in a new era for smart manufacturing research and training. It will be used to scale-up the production of 3D printed homes and boats, and train the workforce to operate such new factories. The facility will develop convergent manufacturing methods that bring together multiple manufacturing processes, digital twins, sensors, and AI to produce “born certified” systems.
You won’t want to miss this one! Join MEREDA on December 16th to learn more about the exciting happenings at the University of Maine!
Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by December 9. 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 9.
Prices increase by $10 after December 9.
Thank you to our Breakfast Series Sponsor:
Time
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. 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.
Parking Instructions (PDF)
Maine Real Estate Development Association
6 City Center 3rd Floor
Portland, ME 04101
info@mereda.org