Supporting a Community Planning Its Future
Erin Dent, a second-year Island Institute Fellow in St. George, worked closely with the community to gather input, interpret data, and ensure residents’ priorities shaped the town’s planning. She facilitated the community-driven planning process and authored St. George’s comprehensive plan, guiding the town’s development over the next decade—from housing to protecting working waterfronts—while charting strategies for long-term climate resilience. Erin has helped St. George craft a plan that reflects the town’s values and strengthens its ability to adapt and thrive.
“ We feel so lucky that we’ve had Erin working with our town, and I really wish that every community in Maine could have an Island Institute Fellow, every little town like ours could use this. ” — Jane Conrad, St. George Select Board
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