Community Concepts has applied for funding from USDA-Rural Development to help families achieve homeownership and is looking for letters of support from towns those families may come from.
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Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Proposed Farmington senior housing project moves forward
Avesta Housing is planning an affordable senior housing project at 126 Willow Springs Drive in Farmington, requested approval for a Community Development Block Grant to help fund it.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Lawmakers considering proposal for state board to permit affordable housing
The bill from Rep. Traci Gere, D-Kennebunkport, would give developers proposing affordable housing in areas identified for growth an alternative pathway to having their projects approved.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston Housing proposing more development on Ash, Park streets
Preliminary designs call for between 64 and 72 units at 61 Ash St., while a second phase would put more housing at 104 Park St., the former home of the Sun Journal.
Posted inNews
Brunswick development to offer $325,000 houses, affordable apartments
The developer GreenMars is planning to build 21 houses and an 18-unit apartment building near downtown Brunswick that will be income-limited.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn’s new Mayor Jeff Harmon pledges to ‘build trust in local government’
In his inaugural address, Harmon said he wants the City Council to work more transparently and collaboratively with the public, and plans to form committees to address housing affordability and homelessness, among other initiatives.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston council begins zone changes that address state legislation on housing
Lewiston is poised to pass a series of ordinances that puts Lewiston in compliance with LD 2003, the state legislation passed last year to increase housing statewide.
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
Four affordable housing strategies that are working in Canada
Canadian cities can offer inspiration and practical solutions.
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.
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.