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As housing crunch persists, central Maine leaders chip away at problem one project at a time
Several efforts are underway in Augusta and Waterville to provide more affordable housing options, but until then the two cities together are short of such housing by more than 1,800 units.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Coming Sunday: The Quonset hut reimagined
Local builders want to sell their unique, ultra-efficient structures nationally.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
In Maine, a stubborn housing crisis has put down roots
Competing market forces are evident in South Portland, where residents face rising rents and home prices. But efforts to change the dynamic don’t always work out as planned.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Rockland area businessman buys properties to house workers
Richard Rockwell says the houses will be improved and used for employee housing, assisting chefs, accountants and workers in the trades.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Short-term rentals to be focus of new state housing commission
The legislative panel will collect data to see how much of a role short-term rentals play in the housing crunch. It also is expected to consider statewide regulation.
Posted inMaine, News
Number of asylum seeking families coming to Portland appears to slow, but many still wait in hotels
It’s also hard to track the numbers now that the city of Portland isn’t involved with as many arrivals.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Owner of Gracelawn Road parcel looking to rezone section for residential development
Property owner John Gendron is looking to build a mix of condominiums and single-family homes on 58 acres.
Posted inNews
Market forces make affordable housing a tricky sell in Brunswick area
Local housing experts say financing for affordable housing developments is more complicated to put together than market-rate projects, which contributes to a shortage of cheap housing in the Midcoast.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Developers await state permit for 96-unit apartment complex off Brickyard Circle in Auburn
While the site plan has been approved, a number of residents and abutters oppose the project due to environmental concerns related to Taylor Brook.