58 Fore Street Master Plan
Portland, ME
58 Fore Street Master Development Plan by Perkins + Will and Simons Architects with Boucher Landscape Architects represents an ambitious 10-acre mixed-use waterfront transformation of the historic Portland Company complex, demonstrating how nationally-significant 19th-century industrial sites can be adaptively reused while integrating contemporary climate-forward design strategies for vibrant urban neighborhood development.
Sustainability Consulting Role: Facilitated multi-day sustainability and climate action design charrette for comprehensive master planning process. Coordinated integrated design approach across multiple design teams including Perkins and Will (new construction), Simons Architects (historic building renovation), and Boucher Landscape Architecture (site and landscape). Provided sustainability consulting to balance historic preservation requirements with climate-forward design strategies for new construction, creating pedestrian-oriented urban design connecting waterfront to Munjoy Hill neighborhood. (Work performed while at Fore Solutions/Thornton Tomasetti)
Climate-Positive Solutions Delivered:
Multi-day integrated design charrette facilitating sustainability and climate action strategies
Historic preservation coordination for nationally-significant Portland Company industrial complex
Climate-forward design integration for new construction elements
Pedestrian-oriented site planning and urban connectivity strategies
Waterfront access and public realm design
Sustainable site development for 10-acre mixed-use program
Performance Outcomes:
Comprehensive master plan for 10-acre waterfront transformation
Over 1.4 million SF mixed-use development program
Integration of residential, office, retail, hotel, event space, and marina facilities
Historic preservation of 19th-century Portland Company complex
Timeless, durable materials palette unifying historic and contemporary elements
Model for sustainable adaptive reuse of significant industrial heritage sites
