Transforming the Stevens School/Reed Center to its "Highest and Best Use": Residential Development and Housing Density

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Monday, February 22, 2010

Residential Development and Housing Density -- Comprehensive Plan Goals

RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING DENSITY
4. Residential development consists of a mix of housing, owner and renter, at a range of prices and rents.

5. The housing is one, two, three, and four unit with an architectural style and density compatible with homes in adjacent neighborhoods.

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Stevens School -- Smaller Upper Field

On the Stevens School property there are two fields that are located on the upper campus. The fields are somewhat isolated and positioned on top of the hill on the left side of the property as you view the Stevens campus from Winthrop Street. There is a chained access road behind the building that houses the Maine Human Rights Commission. The larger field has been hayed over the years and there is no tree growth. The smaller field has not been maintained. As you view the slideshow, you will see the trees that are beginning to fill in the smaller field. The third field on the Stevens Campus is located behind the Reed Center. This field can also be viewed from Pleasant Street.

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Greetings from Pleasant Street!

Recent postings to The Stevens School Blog present information from the Stevens School Re-Use Analysis Report. The postings provide you with environmental issues, the three re-use options considered by the Committee, and the Committee's final recommendations. A key phrase used in this report identifies the standard for re-use as being "the highest and best use." This statement leads me to a firm belief that as Hallowell residents we must step up and become the Stevens School stewards. Through our stewardship, we can transform the Stevens School property to its highest and best use. I am convinced that we can do this. However, as residents, we need to step up and become visible and vocal to ensure that the Stevens School property will become a destination for Hallowell residents and others -- a destination that benefits our community and ensures positive results for our residents.

The purpose of the blog is to encourage open discussion and to reduce any misconceptions regarding the development of this property.

You are encouraged to vote and to share your concerns.

Stephen D. Thompson

Transforming the Stevens School/Reed Center to its "Highest and Best Use"

Monday, February 22, 2010

Residential Development and Housing Density -- Comprehensive Plan Goals

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Stevens School -- Smaller Upper Field

Stevens School: Suggested Uses

Map 6 Lot 27

Stevens School Buildings

Stevens School Land

Welcome to the Stevens School/Reed Center Blog

Hallowell Ward I 1880 Map

Stevens School Aerial View 1996

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Would you consider selling the entire Stevens School property to a developer without restrictions (except for re-use guidelines) "the highest and best use" of the property?

Should the City of Hallowell Purchase the Stevens School Property?

Should the Hallowell City Council sponsor blogs that pertain to committee work and issues facing the City of Hallowell?

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Transforming the Stevens School/Reed Center to its "Highest and Best Use"

Monday, February 22, 2010

Residential Development and Housing Density -- Comprehensive Plan Goals

Blog Archive

Stevens School -- Smaller Upper Field

Stevens School: Suggested Uses

Map 6 Lot 27

Stevens School Buildings

Stevens School Land

Welcome to the Stevens School/Reed Center Blog

Hallowell Ward I 1880 Map

Stevens School Aerial View 1996

Labels

Would you consider selling the entire Stevens School property to a developer without restrictions (except for re-use guidelines) "the highest and best use" of the property?

Should the City of Hallowell Purchase the Stevens School Property?

Should the Hallowell City Council sponsor blogs that pertain to committee work and issues facing the City of Hallowell?

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