Brief overview of the assets, demographic traits, and issues facing Portland, Maine's Vine-Deer-Chatham Neighborhood in 2009.

1. WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD…

3. History and Heritage

4. Agriculture/Marine Resources

5. Economy

6. Population/Demographics

7. Land use patterns

8. Housing

9. Transportation

10. Recreation/open space

11. Public facilities and services

12. Fiscal Capacity

14. In 1632, George Cleeves built his house in this area, becoming one of the first settlers of Portland. As the town grew, land surrounding India and Middle Streets was densely developed, becoming the heart of the residential section. Characteristic: History/HeritagePortland’s First Residential Neighborhood

15. Area was waterfront property before Commercial Street was built. This is a sketch of the last ship built at Dyer Yards, the General Warren, being launched from Fore Street, between Hancock and Mountfort Streets. Source: Shettleworth, 1981 Characteristic: History/HeritageHistoric Site of Shipbuilding

16. Shift from shipbuilding to rail led to the building of rail yards such as the Thomas Laughlin Company (pictured here). Characteristic: History/HeritageHistoric Site of Rail Yards

17. Characteristic: History/HeritageUrban Renewal

19. Italian Festival

21. William Mundy Block

22. Portland Freedom Trail

24. Characteristic: Population/DemographicsAge

25. Characteristic: HousingRental vs Owner-Occupied

26. Characteristic: HousingRent as a Percentage of Income Gross Median Rent in 1999 - $378

27. Characteristic: Land Use PatternsZoning The Shipyard Brewery site is dominated by the B-5, Urban Commercial Mixed Use Zone . The B-5 encourages under-utilized land on the peninsula to be developed into an efficient mix of uses utilizing an urban form. Light industrial, marine, commercial, and residential uses are all allowed and encouraged. The India Street corridor is dominated by the B-2b, Community Business Zone. The B-2b encourages commercial uses and services serving both the adjoining neighborhoods and the larger community.

29. Shipyard Brewing Company

30. Coffee by Design

31. Micucci’s Market

32. Amato’s

33. Norm’s East End Grill

34. Duck Fat

35. Ribollita

36. Rabelais

37. The Pepperclub

38. Hugo’s

39. Dean’s Sweets

40. The Tackle Shop

41. Port City Architecture

42. Two Fat Cats Bakery

43. Foodworks Wholesome Cuisine

44. Benkay

45. Port City Glass

46. Sangillo’s Tavern

48. Characteristic: Recreation/Open SpacePocket Park

49. Public Facilities and Services Milestone Foundation Emergency Shelter and Medical Detoxification Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project Coordinates the volunteer efforts of Maine attorneys and community members to help low-income people navigate the civil justice system.

50. Recent Trends: Infill Development The Bay House – Condominiums with planned occupancy of 2011. “In the heart of Portland’s New Port. The Residence Inn Marriott – Completed in 2009.

51. PART TWO: Major Issues Infrastructure Significant man-made boundaries limit connectivity Economic High proportion of vacant building and empty lots Failure to capitalize on assets Proximity to waterfront , Commercial Street, Old Port, East End

54. Owned by Tyson Foods