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Client Testimonials

 

“North Star was able to provide a clean up of work that the community struggled to compile for years, and turned a complex and laborious comprehensive planning process into a seamless and quality endeavor for the community. Our Council was more than proud to adopt a thoughtful plan that will ensure a positive future.”

Bath, ME Director of Sustainability & Environment

“Right from the start, the NSP team gets to know your community inside and out and maintains their enthusiasm through completion of each project. North Star brings professionalism and excitement from project management to communications and public engagement. The Yarmouth Comprehensive Plan was successfully adopted by the Town Council and found consistent by the state within our timeline thanks to the support from North Star.”

Yarmouth, ME Director of Planning & Development

 

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Latest News

At the Maine Downtown Conference today hearing from communities around the state about downtown and Main Street planning - from placemaking to emergency preparedness, people experiencing homelessness, and more. (And thanks @portlanddowntown for the b
Had our first public workshop for our project with @acetola to transform Washington Street in Auburn. Exciting to see positive energy from the community and property owners for this big visionary idea! As a bonus, the meeting was held at the Auburn A
Pop-up design survey in Freeport Town Hall! We're working with @acetola on updating the town's design standards, which will be supported by public feedback. It's fun to be a fly on the wall while people talk about what they like (and don't like!)
Almost 100 people here at @meetinghousearts and online for a community conversation on housing in Freeport! We’re here with @blumlevine from the Comp plan team and local expert John Egan to talk about Freeport’s housing needs and what can
Exploring the Little Androscoggin River in Auburn, a real hidden gem. Connecting the river and trails to new neighborhoods is central to the land use planning project we’re working on for the city.
Welcome to our newest planner, Addy Smith-Reiman! Took a team walk on a beautiful day in Royal River Park for her first day.
We’re working on a project to improve traffic flow, bike and pedestrian safety, and do some placemaking in Bowdoinham’s lovely little downtown. Great to work with our crew @acetola and Gorrill Palmer, Jim Tasse, and @mainedot !
Last night, the Yarmouth Town Council voted to approve the 2024 Comprehensive Plan. It was great to see this project cross the line! You can read it at PlanYarmouth.com. Can't wait to see how the town starts turning their goals into action! We were