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Several recent observa- Amanda Larson joins Landmarks staff tions meant that what began as a “simple” tweaking of our last strategic plan became a more comprehensive effort to imagine Amanda Larson has joined Landmarks staff as Director of Development. She is a native our future. of greater Philadelphia, and has raised funds First, and most noticeable, the pace of development in for organizations such as the Philadelphia Portland has heated up, a major change from just a few years Orchestra, Peter Nero and the Philly Pops, ago. New construction is evident throughout the Portland the General Theological Seminary, and peninsula, such as along Congress Street and Forest Avenue, Washington National Cathedral. In addition and in East Bayside. Surrounding communities are seeing a to her work here, Amanda is also active on variety of rehabilitation and new construction projects. Closer the South Portland Arts and Preservation to home, the removal of the Spring Street median and expansion Committee. “I am delighted to be working with Landmarks,” she said. of the esplanade on the south side is bringing an opportunity “It is a joy to be able to use my development experience to help preserve to enhance the public realm adjacent to Landmarks offices. the historic, visual character of greater Portland, my adopted home.” Greater Portland is changing rapidly and is attracting people from a wide demographic spectrum; from young people who can take advantage of technology to live and work wherever they HILARY BASSETT Spring Street transformation begins choose; to retirees seeking a smaller scale urban setting; all the Executive Director Construction began in way to recent immigrants seeing a better life for their families. August to reconfigure At the Observatory, we see that our historic seaport has been discovered by people from all over the world and repave Spring who are coming to visit. Places in Europe, Asia including China, India and Japan, South America, and Street. The Jersey barrier has been rem- Africa, and of course North America, are all called out on the map of the world at the tower. We are in oved, and esplanades dynamic times! have been extended Given this rapid pace of change, Landmarks will be focusing on advocacy and education, reaching at several locations, out to new audiences, and committing additional resources and energy to our core mission, vision and including a 16 foot beliefs. I’d like to take this opportunity to share them with you. wide area adjacent MISSION to Landmarks Safford House headquarters. Landmarks was active in developing the Greater Portland Landmarks mission is to preserve and revitalize Greater Portland’s remarkable legacy of concept plans guiding the work, which is the first phase of a larger historic buildings, neighborhoods, landscapes and parks. effort to undo Urban Renewal, reclaim land for development, and VISION provide bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly amenities. Greater Portland residents and visitors will appreciate, protect and support the historic fabric and architecture of the community, thus enriching our lives and those of generations to come. Jane Moody was a Preservation Visionary Jane Moody passed away in April. Her BELIEFS leadership in the early years of the n ■ The maintenance and enhancement of our historic buildings, neighborhoods, landscapes and organization, as project director for the parks support sustainability, spur economic development and help to make Greater Portland one Portland book, the first social and archit- of the most vital communities in America. ectural history of the city, and more rec- n ■ The design, quality and condition of the built environment affect our sense of well-being, evoke ently in providing guidance, mentoring, the power of the past and embody our aspirations for the future. and seasoned perspectives on a variety of programs and public issues was transfor- n ■ Historic structures can and should be adapted to fit modern uses while maintaining their integri- ty and character. mative for Landmarks. “Jane was an out- standing leader and visionary for Landmarks and the preservation n ■ Education is essential to carry forward the stories and achievements of the past and to rally the public to preserve and revitalize Greater Portland’s legacy for the future. movement in Portland,” said Hilary Bassett, Executive Director.“ EXECUTIVE STAFF COMMITTEE TRUSTEES ADVISORY TRUSTEES Hilary D. Bassett Thomas Elliman Jane Batzell Eric D. Altholz Elizabeth J. Dubois Susan Lucas Gail S. Schwarzer Executive Director President Malcolm L. Collins Eleanor G. Ames Harland H. Eastman William A. Macleod Aurelia C. Scott Shawn Hunt Francesca Galluccio-Steele James Cram Richard Anderson Stephen Foote Mallory Kirk Marshall Jeffrey Selser Office and First Vice President Carol De Tine Howard Arnold Carol S. Goloff Nancy V. Montgomery John C. Serrage Development Assistant Michael Mertaugh Ed Gardner Marc Bagala Douglas Green Linda J. Murnik Lynn E. Shaffer Amanda Larson Secretary/Clerk Richard Gilbane Ursula Baier Dawn E. Hamilton Robert A. Nielsen, Jr. Marjorie Shaw Director of Development Tom Dowd Kate Griffith Guy W. Bertsch Charles Hall Ted O’Meara Alice Spencer Margaret Perkins Treasurer Nancy Ladd Joyce K. Bibber Claire Hammen Pamela P. Plumb Mary Louise Sprague Office Coordinator Julie Larry Victoria Bonebakker Tom S. Hanson Caroline Pratt Seth Sprague Paul Ainsworth Candice Thornton Lee Gregory W. Boulos Cynthia Henriques Sally W. Rand Tom Stoughton Bookkeeper Patrick Morin Jane Briggs Edward Hobler Charles W. Redman III Jos Van Mierlo Nicholas Noyes Barbara Webster Brown John Reed Houghton William S. Richards Barbara Vestal Sally G. Oldham Joan Burns John C. Knox Christopher N. Robinson John C. Watson Cordelia Pitman Noelle Lord Castle Stephen S. Kolkhorst Joan Ross Carol Wilson David Robinson Portia Clark Denis Lachman Susan C. Ruch Donald N. Zillman Harvey Rosenfeld Robert E. Cleaves, IV Keri D. Lord Joel B. Russ Nate Stevens Paula Craighead Victoria Loring John W. Ryan Ruth Townsend Story OBSERVER STAFF Greater Portland Landmarks mission is to preserve and revitalize Greater Portland’s remarkable legacy of historic buildings, neighborhoods, landscapes and parks. 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