Public Meeting #2

Community members are invited to join their neighbors and City Councilor David Marshall in a forum focused on the St. John Valley Neighborhood. The meeting on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 will include a report from our first public meeting and a discussion of possibilities for specific neighborhood improvements.

This is the second in a series of three public meetings to collect ideas and recommendations from participants to determine what the community would like to see in the future of the St. John Valley Neighborhood.

The area of focus includes the St. John/Valley St. corridor, from Veteran’s Bridge to Park Avenue, as well as the neighborhood between the Maine Medical Center campus and the Ballpark, as far east as Weymouth Street.

Hosted by the City of Portland Planning Department and the University of Southern Maine's Muskie School of Public Service.


When: Wednesday, April 2, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Where: Church of All God’s Children
222 St. John St; Suite G5
located in the First Atlantic Building

Kickoff Neighborhood Meeting a Success!

Thank you to all who participated in our initial public meeting focused on the St. John Valley Neighborhood. We had thirty participants, including residents, property owners, business owners, social service providers, and more! The meeting began with a report on the neighborhood, which highlighted the area's unique makeup in terms of uses, demographics, and culture. Participants were then invited to discuss assets, weaknesses, opportunities, and top priorities for the community. We look forward to our next meeting on April 2, 2008 where the results of these discussions will be presented to the public.

St. John/Valley St. Neighborhood Meeting

Please join a lively discussion concerning the development of a comprehensive plan for the St. John Valley neighborhood and community. The informal meeting on Wednesday, March 12 will provide an opportunity to envision goals and improvements for the coming years.


Wednesday, March 12th, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Portland Eagles Club
184 Saint John Street


In coordination with City Councilman David Marshall, the City of Portland Planning Department and the Muskie Graduate Program for Community Planning and Development.

Where is the St. John Valley Neighborhood?

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The St. John/Valley St. neighborhood includes the St.John/Valley St. corridors as well as the downhill side of Maine Med below Weymouth and Gilman St.