Speakers at the “Wedgewood” groundbreaking included Gov. Janet Mills and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, who played a role in securing the $30 million federal grant that will replace distressed housing and fund neighborhood services.
affordable housing
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Biden administration lauds new Maine law limiting rental application fees
The law signed last month puts a cap on how much landlords can charge tenants for background checks and other application screenings.
advertisement
Posted inMaine, News
They couldn’t find an apartment in Portland. So they got a bus.
But after two years, it hasn’t been the adventurous solution Jeremy and Taylor Michelson had imagined. Their home has been idled outside a U-Haul facility, racking up thousands of dollars in parking tickets.
Posted inMaine
Waterville mill redevelopment plan on hold as developer grapples with construction costs, financing
It is not clear when the more than $30 million project will resume to transform the former Lockwood-Duchess Mill building closest to the Ticonic Bridge into affordable apartments and space for commercial and retail uses.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland could become home to the state’s first affordable housing for older LGBTQ+ adults
The proposed building at 25 Casco St. would feature 55 units in a mix of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments.
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
How building more backyard homes, granny flats and in-law suites can help alleviate the housing crisis
Though accessory dwelling units have been around for centuries, a recent survey found that 71% of Americans were unfamiliar with the concept.
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
Beware of the ultimate golden handcuffs: Cheaper housing
Employers are stepping in to help as owning and renting homes becomes ever more expensive. Are such benefits too good to refuse?
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
America needs more housing, but not more public housing
Instead of building more units, governments should focus on making construction easier for the private sector.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Picker House Lofts ‘wall breaking’ signals further development of affordable apartments in Lewiston
Ceremonial kickoff for anchor project of Lewiston’s riverfront redevelopment plan has been years in the making.
Posted inMaine, News
Homelessness in Maine: In search of solutions
Cities, towns and the state are struggling to find answers. Some may already exist.