Hundreds of apartments proposed for Thompsons Point [Video]

Developers are planning a “vibrant and transformative” residential development of more than 250 apartments for Portland’s Thompson’s Point.

The six-story building is the next stage of redevelopment for what was once a mostly vacant train yard and collection of deteriorating warehouses but has since become a popular riverside destination for music, theater and events. 

The Portland Planning Board will discuss the project during a workshop Tuesday but is not expected to take any action. 

“We’ve planned for residential uses at Thompson’s Point since our master plan approvals over a decade ago, so it’s something that’s been a long time coming,” said Chris Thompson, who, along with Jed Troubh, is overseeing the area’s redevelopment efforts. “We are excited to finally see this coming to fruition — having apartments here and year-round residents will be an incredible addition to the neighborhood we and our tenants have been creating together for many years.”

The building, at 125 Thompson’s Point Road, will include …