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College Bids on Brunswick Redevelopment, Proposal Not Selected

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What happened

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The college submitted a bid to the town of Brunswick regarding the redevelopment of the former Hawthorne School on Federal Street. The college proposed using the site for faculty and staff housing. The redevelopment committee ultimately did not back the college's proposal, as it offered workforce housing rather than low-income housing.

From bowdoinorient.com

Why it matters

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The Brunswick Town Council sets the town's budget, zoning, and housing policy. The decision regarding the former Hawthorne School reflects the town's priorities for housing types, specifically favoring low-income units over workforce housing in the redevelopment context.

From bowdoinorient.com

Who's involved

  • collegeSubmitted a bid for the former Hawthorne School redevelopment
  • BrunswickThe town where the redevelopment project is located

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • collegeSpeculative

    The college might face reduced investment opportunities in the Brunswick area due to the bid not being selected.

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