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.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Rent control laws do not build rental housing in Portland
Instead, consider more stringent regulation of Airbnbs, more investment in public housing and changing land use codes to allow more low- and moderate-income housing.
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Posted inTimes Record
Lincoln County commissioners allocate ARPA funds for affordable housing
The Lincoln County Commissioners voted at the June 20 meeting to allocate $1.5 million of county American Rescue Plan Act funds to the creation of the Lincoln County Affordable Housing Investment Process with the intent of providing financial support for the development of affordable housing units in Lincoln County. This process and corresponding ARPA allocations […]
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 inTimes Record
Brunswick approves new affordable housing rules amid ‘crisis’
Brunswick officials approved an inclusionary zoning ordinance that requires new housing developments with more than 15 rental units to have at least 15% set aside for affordable housing.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Legislature must fund immediate relief for Maine renters
The construction of new affordable housing, while vitally important, will take time. Thousands of Mainers need help today.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth easing affordable housing restrictions to comply with state law
The Town Council has scheduled a public hearing on the proposed changes, which allow for more and detached accessory dwelling units and bigger affordable housing projects.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Bayside housing development one step closer to construction
The Portland Planning Board unanimously approves the project’s master plan, but neighborhood residents have questions about the details and urged the developers to establish some sort of neighborhood advisory panel.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Case management should be available, accessible to all older Mainers
L.D. 1684 will help connect more older adults with services in their communities, allowing them to stay healthy, to stay in their homes and to remain active and engaged.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick officials plan carrot-stick approach to affordable housing
A proposed ordinance would require some rentals be priced cheaper and incentivize developers to build more if units are priced affordably.