Title

Westbrook officials are working on an aggressive economic development strategy t

Authors

Source

Portland Press Herald

Date

7-11-1994

Pages

1B, 2B

Abstract

Westbrook officials are working on an aggressive economic development strategy that includes a proposal to acquire wetlands and wildlife habitat to trade with regulatory agencies for the right to develop plots containing lower-value wetlands. Two other key components of the strategy include the creation of a huge new Tax Increment Financing district and the formation of a municipal electric utility to cut power costs and attract businesses. Details.

Subjects

Economic development, Tax increment financing districts, Westbrook

Recommended Citation

"Westbrook officials are working on an aggressive economic development strategy t" (1994). Maine News Index – Portland Press Herald. 13731.
https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_pph/13731