Speak Up Greater Portland

06/18/2026

Today's episode of Maine Calling is now available online! 🎙️

Our Executive Director, Kristina Egan, joined the conversation about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and the role they can play in expanding housing options across Maine. The discussion explores the new Maine law for ADUs, the feasibility of ADU construction for homeowners, and how ADUs can contribute to addressing the state's housing challenges.

🎙️ Check out today's Maine Calling episode and share your thoughts!

The latest on the push to build Accessory Dwelling Units on homeowners' land in Maine

06/12/2026

Tell us your thoughts about road safety in Portland, S**o and Scarborough!
We're conducting a survey as part of the Safe Streets for All demonstration project, which is a collaboration between the Greater Portland Council of Governments and the cities of Portland, S**o and Scarborough. Each city will install temporary road safety improvements in one key area to test functionality and gather public feedback before permanent changes are considered. The key areas are:

📍 Portland: Commercial St from Dana St to Franklin St.
📍 S**o: Main St from Water St to Cutts Ave
📍 Scarborough: Rte 1 from Hannaford Dr to Little Dolphin Dr

These projects may include temporary traffic calming measures, pedestrian safety improvements, and roadway design adjustments meant to improve safety and accessibility for all users. We're gathering community sentiment about the existing conditions before the installations are put in place, so please take this survey before it closes on June 19.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts about what's working and what needs work in three key roadways in Portland, S**o and Scarborough.

06/04/2026

Share your thoughts today! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SS4A2026?fbclid=IwY2xjawSOmzNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFZd3pGUjh5Mnd3MVhhanRKc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHm-jtcfmsK1JHh8RvNZNl0rParK7RBPo0VQdqb6wI4Yq5OfEhz-BtllJjaaU_aem_YWdncwDoHij_OieSVsJ99hm1Slq0&brid=YWdncwFH8v2rdJXufJTMqm99nQRK

Share your thoughts about road safety on Commercial Street!

We’re collaborating with Speak Up Greater Portland (Greater Portland Council of Governments, GPCOG) on another Safe Streets for All demonstration project. In Portland, the demonstration project will be located on Commercial St, from Dana St to Franklin St. 📍

This work is part of our Vision Zero efforts and includes the installation of temporary road safety improvements to test functionality and gather public feedback before permanent changes are considered. GPCOG is gathering community sentiment about the existing conditions before the installations are put in place, so please take the survey before it closes June 19!

Take the Pre Installation Survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SS4A2026

Learn more and share your thoughts at the Safe Streets Pop Up event coming up on Friday, June 5, 4-6PM at Bell Buoy Park (corner of Commercial St and Franklin St). 📆

05/21/2026

Tell us your thoughts about Main St. in S**o from Water St. to Cutts ave! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SS4A2026

The Safe Streets for All Demonstration Project is a temporary installation of roadway safety improvements to test functionality and gather public feedback before permanent changes are considered. The project may include temporary traffic calming measures, pedestrian safety improvements, and roadway design adjustments meant to improve safety and accessibility for all users. The City of S**o Government is working with the Greater Portland Council of Governments on this effort, and we'll be holding an informational booth on June 4 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in front of Town Hall. This booth will provide information and an opportunity for community members to learn more about the project, ask questions, and share feedback on the proposed safety improvements. There is also a public survey about current road conditions that we are asking road users to submit before June 19.

05/15/2026

Have you been to one of your town’s community engagement events recently? They’re happening all the time and they’re a great way to get involved in your community!

05/06/2026

Is an ADU right for you? We will be hosting the Maine ADU Housing Expo on Friday, May 15. Browse builders, designers, and lenders at USM in Portland's Abromson Center, and inside Hannaford Hall, pop into practical seminars from ADU experts. Session #1, moderated by Kristina Egan of , features a comprehensive overview of ADUs, from types and municipal guidelines to real examples.

05/06/2026

Tune in to this YouTube video that goes live at 7 p.m. tonight (May 6) to watch the Cumberland County Commissioner Candidate Forum we recorded in partnership with the Portland Media Center so voters can make an informed decision in the primaries on June 9, 2026.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WU6PbHDyOb8

Amy Leisure
Marpheen Chann
Joel Vincent Mahaffey
Sigrid Olson
Patricia Smith

04/30/2026

Join us at the 2026 Build Maine conference on June 2-3! www.build-maine.com

04/30/2026

Join FlashVote to represent your community in regional surveys! It’s fun, easy, and you get to see survey results as soon as they’re available-in just 48 hours.

Just go to www.GPCOG.org or visit the link in our bio!