We believe Maine’s downtown districts are critical to the success of healthy and vibrant communities. With that in mind, we co-founded the first coworking and private office space in Bath, Union + Co, to bring people together to get stuff done.

Sean Ireland is the Principal of Windward Development which is primarily focused on small-scale redevelopment. He seeks projects that are measured by the success of their economic and community development impact. Mixed-use, urban infill, pedestrian-friendly, and revitalizing and repurposing of historic buildings are characteristics of Sean’s projects, which include The Press Hotel and Federal Street Folly (Portland), Handy’s Market/Cafe (Yarmouth), Bath Brewing Company, and the Medanick Building, home to Maine Street Design Co. (Bath).

Mandy Reynolds is a real estate development consultant focused on planning, design, and real estate development projects, providing marketing services, due diligence research, data analysis, planning and permitting, leasing, and tenant development and outreach. Mandy is a Maine licensed real estate sales agent focused on commercial and residential brokerage with Keller Williams Realty. Mandy is also the Executive Director of Build Maine, an organization focused on promoting best practices in urban design, real estate development, and land use planning.

Recognition

2018 Awards: The Economic and Community Development Award from the Maine Development Foundation for Bath Brewing Company; Design Award from Bath’s Main Street; Historic Preservation Award from Sagadahoc Preservation.

2020 Awards: Maine Preservation Honor Award Winner for the Medanick Building and Bath Brewing Company. Historic Preservation Award from Sagadahoc Preservation for Commercial Historic Preservation for the Medanick Building. Maine Downtown Center Innovation Award for Beacon Park, Bath’s indoor community park created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to combat isolation.