WaterfrontThursday, November 12
The Hearts of Pine want to build a soccer stadium on Portland's waterfront at Cassidy Point
The Daily Portland team
If you walk or work near the waterfront, this one's worth watching. The Portland Hearts of Pine plan to build a stadium on Cassidy Point. The site now has a couple of warehouses and a coal pile, and it's closed to the public.
9,000-11,000seats planned for the Cassidy Point stadium
The Hearts say the project will remove the coal storage operation.
Source: WGME2
Tuesday night, some residents said they were excited about a newer, bigger stadium than Fitzpatrick Stadium. Others worried about permanently transforming part of the working waterfront.
“I have to believe we can preserve the meaningful maritime activity while opening up these new opportunities for public access and community life.”
The club also unveiled a semi-pro women's team, while a women's sports bar took shape across town.
- Needed before construction starts next year: zoning approval
- Next step: a planning board hearing, scheduled for next month
The Hearts say the plan removes coal and keeps the pier working
| Part of the site | Hearts' plan |
|---|---|
| Coal storage | Operation removed |
| Public waterfront | New areas created |
| 600-foot pier | Still used for marine activity |
Source: WGME2
Sources: WGME2, NEWS CENTER Maine