The Yard South envisions a 30-acre community of housing, retail, community services, and workspaces. An enhanced trail network and water transit service will connect the Yard South to surrounding neighborhoods, Bug Light Park and downtown Portland. The Yard South invites people to live, engage, and interact.
One Planet Living is a vision of the world in which everyone lives within their fair share of the earth’s resources, leaving space for nature and wilderness. The Yard South planning, construction, and phasing are guided by the One Planet Living concept and sustainability framework.
Sustainability action plan workshops with South Portland city staff and local community members have drawn out overarching themes for the Yard South:
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During World War II, the Cushing's Point area of South Portland played a crucial role in the war effort with the construction of two shipyards. From 1941-1945 the South Portland Yards mass-produced 274 ships and employed 30,000 people. Click below to learn about the shipyard history and previous development proposals.
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the Yard South Team
the Yard South Team
One of our main priorities is listening to the community throughout the development process.
