As summer winds down and the air starts feeling cooler, construction of Verdante at Lincoln Park continues on schedule. The brick work on the building’s exterior is nearly complete, with masons finished on the Federal Street facade and well underway on to the Hampshire Street façade. Following behind them, crews are installing the wood-look fiber…
By Chip Newell. While the majority of the buyers in NewHeight Group’s prior Portland buildings have moved from other locations in Maine, the current situation with COVID-19 has significantly increased interest in Maine real estate from out-of-state buyers. One of the major lessons we have learned from these buyers is the special nature of residences…
NewHeight Group is pleased to report that construction of Verdante at Lincoln Park has continued without interruption throughout the COVID lockdown, and the project remains on track to welcome the first occupants into their new homes before the end of this year. Those driving by will notice grey brickwork going up along the Franklin Street…
By Chip Newell. Whenever advising friends contemplating a move, I suggest early efforts should focus on what is really important in a living environment. Virtually all housing decisions involve trade-offs, and understanding what is truly key to being happy in a space is a necessary prerequisite. I have lived in many homes, at one point…
Now that Verdante’s two stair towers and steel frame are complete, the building’s outline is a solid presence along Franklin Street in Portland. Exterior framing and sheathing, also nearly complete, are a cheery purple today, but will begin to blend into the nearby snow banks as an air vapor barrier is applied. Window openings have…
Those who are following the construction progress at the corner of Franklin and Congress streets will have seen Verdante’s steel frame “flying” up, literally and figuratively. While we love seeing the building structure reach quickly to the sky, speed is not the primary reason we chose steel for Verdante (and do not be surprised when…
Gregory Pomerleau is the most recent addition to the NewHeight Group development team, but he’s been a part of the NHG community for years. Greg founded an energy infrastructure construction company in 2007, and as Executive V.P., led business to huge success—at its peak, GES employed 800 people with offices in 8 states completing projects…
By Chip Newell. Recently, there has been talk about the imminent recession. President Trump has been threatening increased tariffs on imports from China, and China was threatening retaliatory tariffs on American goods. European economies were slowing down, and the threat of a hard Brexit added to concerns. As Trump reconsidered tariffs, strong consumer spending driven…
We are pleased to report that Verdante construction is proceeding on schedule. And while we are feeling happy as we compare progress on the site with the schedule, we also understand how mystifying it can be for others watching the site to see so little visible progress. “We understand how mystifying it can be for…
You’ll see the demolition and construction as you drive along Franklin Street.
Trying to get your arms around what is happening in Portland’s East End? You are not alone. It is a challenge to figure out exactly what has already been completed, what is underway and what is still to come. Below is a visual representation of development in Portland’s Eastern Peninsula. It partners well with the…
Condos at Verdante will be similar to those at sister building Luminato, seen in this video. Verdante at Lincoln Park condominiums will have a spacious airy feel due to high ceilings and oversized windows. All condos will have high-quality workmanship and attention paid to details. Upper-level condos will have views similar to those seen here.
“The East End’s star is rising” In Neighborhood on the verge: Portland’s East End comes into its own, the Globe gives a short tour around the East End—down Congress Street running from the center of Munjoy Hill, to the India Street neighborhood with established restaurants and waterfront, to the “multicultural vibe” of Washington Avenue. The…
You can have your dream home… just the way you want it. Here’s the catch…you have to act soon. Because excellence takes planning. Soaking tub photo by Peter G. Morneau A fireplace and a place to store your skis? You bet. A wet bar to whip up a cappuccino and store your wine? Indeed. Heated…
On Friday, December 7, join Friends of Lincoln Park at 4:30 PM for a winter lights celebration. The acclaimed Pandora LaCasse will flip the switch activating the Pandora Winter Lights display for the second season at Lincoln Park. Pandora LaCasse Design has been lighting up Portland for many winter seasons, and the Friends are thrilled to…
Now you see it, now you don’t! We’re glad to see this eyesore come down. One of the first steps in getting the site ready.
Verdante will have areas of green roof similar to those at Luminato, seen in these photos. The birds-eye view here shows the shared roof deck with surrounding green roof at the seventh floor in the center of the photo, and individual unit decks with surrounding green roof areas on the sixth floor. Even the very…
Passersby will soon see action on site as we prepare for construction of Verdante at Lincoln Park. Where is the site, exactly? Along Franklin, Federal, and Hampshire streets. It is currently a surface parking area and an old storage building—the kind of thing we all walk past every day and never really notice. In this…
The NewHeight Group team believes part of the responsibility (and joy) of living and working in Portland is supporting its economic vitality. One way the firm does this is by helping to plan, sponsor, and attend events such as Maine’s flagship event for entrepreneurs, Startup Maine. Taking place June 21-23 in Portland, this event is…
UPDATE: The 5th editiion is now available. Several years ago, Susan Morris of NewHeight Group identified a personal need to better understand what resources were available to Maine’s entrepreneurs – and she did something about it. She created A Guide to Resources for Maine Entrepreneurs, which is now available in its 4th edition, to help…
UPDATE 12/5/18: Results from a five-year study published in the Journal of the American Heart association on December 5, 2018 shows that people who live in neighborhoods with green space have a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and strokes. Science Daily writes, “Over five-years, blood and urine samples were collected from…
Each spring, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association celebrates development in Maine by recognizing various projects throughout the state that meet certain criteria. Luminato has been chosen as a Notable Project for 2017 based on the following criteria: environmental sustainability, difficulty of the development, uniqueness, economic impact, energy efficiency, social impact, and job creation.…
We’re excited to see the Portland Stage lineup for the 2018-19 season, including Nunsense by Dan Goggin, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, the Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde and The Half-Light by Monica Wood. See the full lineup. Memberships are available now. You can also join us in supporting Portland Stage in…
Using Verdante at Lincoln Park as its center, our new interactive map invites users to explore destinations located within a 3- to 10-minute walk. Experience the convenience of living at the epicenter of Portland with easy access to so many options for groceries, restaurants, parks and entertainment venues. Verdante will be nestled between Many popular…