Portland council revives proposal for Munjoy Hill Historic District

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • February 22, 2021

A controversial proposal to create a new historic district in Portland has been given new life. The City Council narrowly voted Monday to reconsider its 5-4 rejection of the Munjoy Hill Historic District early this month, nearly killing a preservation effort three years in the making. Preservationists say it was the first time a City Council had voted against a historic district since the ordinance was established in 1990. The historic district proposal is part of an ongoing effort to address gentrification on Munjoy Hill, whose scenic ocean views have lured developers looking to build luxury condominiums.