Redfern Properties based in Portland wants to build an 18-story building in downtown Portland that would become the tallest building in the city.
Since 2013, Redfern Properties has built five residential buildings in Portland ranging from luxury townhouses to more modest residences. According to the Portland Press Herald, their proposed 18-story building would go up on what is now a parking lot and plaza on the corner of Temple and Federal streets, behind the downtown Post Office.
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It s height would put it at 15 feet taller than Franklin Towers, currently the tallest building in Portland, sixth highest in the state and tallest residential building in the state. It would be made up of 265 apartments, mostly studio and one bedrooms. Rents would run $1200 to $2000 a month.
Hella Rocks that is.
Hella Rocks a super-cool rock garden that is brand new to the Prom. The folks at USM are behind this cool new art installation.
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You ll find Hella Rocks just off North Street, tucked behind the Casco Bay Community Garden ( near the tennis courts).
Hella Rocks by Ólöf Nordal was created during Nordal’s USM Artist Residency in 2020.
The work is composed of Icelandic lava rock and concrete cast, Maine granite rock, and concrete cast.
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According to the renowned Icelandic artist, the installation spurs contemplation on the nature of making in our ever-warming world: “This piece questions the remaking of nature and our ability to judge the truthfulness of what is natural based on our knowledge and experiences.