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Posted inOpinion, Perspective
Why converting office space into flats won’t solve the housing crisis
Removing local authorities’ ability to oversee how the built environment changes will not solve the housing crisis. In fact, it might make inequality worse.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston OKs second phase of Lowell Street housing development
A second mixed-use building on Lowell Street will add 172 apartment units to the already-approved 150-unit building across the street at 55 Middle St.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn approves grant application for ambitious ‘Winter Oaks’ housing development
The “Winter Oaks” proposal would build 100 new residential units, including 48 single-family homes, on a 37-acre property between Vickery Road and South Main Street.
Posted inNews
New law aims to protect rights of manufactured home owners
The law requires landowners to give residents notice if they plan on selling their property and give tenants a chance to purchase the land.
Posted inLocal & State
Gov. Mills visits Madison to mark the start of construction on affordable housing project
Gov. Janet Mills joined local officials Friday as work begins on the $10 million plan to construct four buildings that will offer 36 rental units.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston officials ‘stuck in the mud’ on transitional housing, shelter zoning
The City Council and Planning Board plan to meet again later this month after city staff struggled to get clear direction on two contentious issues Tuesday.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston delays votes on regulating transitional housing, moratorium
Councilors said they want to wait until after an upcoming joint meeting with the Planning Board, but the Ramada housing project councilors intend to block is likely dead already.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston Housing’s project at the Ramada could be dead after Board of Appeals denial
The board of appeals said the project does not meet the criteria to be issued a variance to lower the minimum required dwelling unit size to 282 square feet.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Housing, cost of living top of mind for Mainers in UNH poll
Hot-button issues like abortion and gun control have taken a back seat to the economic concerns that affect respondents’ lives on a daily basis.