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V O L . X X X N O. I X A P R I L 2 9 , 2 0 2 4 30 3 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y piece of land that had been the subject of earlier redevelopment proposals. ompson's Point now includes a Bissell Bros. Brewery, as well as con- cert venue, skating rink, event space and retail. In Portland's Bayside neighborhood, with the relocation of a city maintenance depot, the city opened up six parcels to redevelopment. e result was hundreds of housing units, brew pubs and restau- rants, commercial and retail space. Other significant developments, in brief Maine Med expansion. In recent years, Maine Health has invested more than $500 million to expand. At the former B&M baked beans factory, a development partner- ship called IDEALs is seeking city approval for a mixed-use campus where the Roux Institute would be the anchor tenant. Bangor waterfront redevelopment, with the addition of Waterfront Concerts, Bangor Savings Bank headquarters and the Hollywood Casino & Racetrack. MBNA development in Belfast area: Starting in the mid-1990s and driven by a CEO with local connections, the banking giant brought thousands of jobs and redeveloped parts of Belfast, west of the town center. e rebirth of military installations: Brunswick Landing's rebirth from a U.S. Navy air base to a business park, including TechPlace, and the plans for Loring Commerce Centre's redevelopment. Waterville's downtown redevelop- ment, including the Lockwood Hotel and Paul J. Schupf Center for the Arts. Scarborough Downs made the transition from a horse-racing track to a 500-acre campus that includes more than 500 units of housing, an Innovation Park, Costco and, still to come, down- town center. Rock Row is the redevelopment of a former quarry into a retail center with Market Basket, REI, Starbucks, Chik-fil-A, Chase and other shops. A medical campus is under construction. Redevelopment of the Madison Mill as TimberHP, a manufacturer of insulation. Development of the Camden Harbor. Wind turbines added to Vinalhaven for Fox Islands Energy. Home • Auto • Business • Bonding • Employee Benefits M A I N E B I Z M A I N E B I Z Of all the things turning 30 this year, we're here to honor The One with All the Smart People. Congratulations to the Mainebiz team on 30 years of being there for the Maine business community. Thanks, Friends! » C O N T I N U E D F RO M P R E V I O U S PA G E F O C U S A rendering of the planned Roux Institute campus on the site of the former B&M Baked Beans factory. P ROV I D E D R E N D E R I N G / I D E A L S

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