affordable housing

Published
July 13, 2017

Interactive: See where Portland has added over 1,400 new homes since 2010

Construction activity peaked in 2017, but the city still gained over 300 new homes in 2018.
Published
July 4, 2017

Construction industry unable to gain traction as homebuilding falls

Spending in the U.S. was flat in May despite expectations of a rebound, and housing starts fell for the third straight month.
Published
November 16, 2016

Maine Voices: Tiny condos, apartments fit the big picture of Portland’s housing needs

So how about giving developers incentives to build small units that many folks so desire?
Published
August 29, 2016

Maine Voices: Strimling’s housing proposals seem more political than practical

Portland's mayor is misguided on credit checks and rent control, a longtime landlord argues.
Published
July 9, 2016

Land trust builds a new look for Waterville housing

The Waterville Community Land Trust is preparing its first home for an income-eligible family.
Published
July 5, 2016

Advocates push for $15 million voter-approved senior housing bond

The immediate need for at least 9,000 apartments for low-income older Mainers has resulted in a stalemate between Republican Gov. Paul LePage and his Democratic adversaries.
Published
June 28, 2016

New 18-unit building in Portland designed to house low-income veterans

Thomas Heights is named after Thomas Ptacek, a local advocate for homeless veterans.
Published
June 1, 2016

Maine Voices: Urgent action needed to address the affordable housing crisis in Portland

A new coalition supports a temporary cap on rent increases and a six-month ban on no-cause evictions.
Published
May 29, 2016

Our View: Forced part-time work a growing economic reality

As the percentage of Mainers in retail and other service jobs increases, state programs should adapt.
Published
May 25, 2016

Data: Rent not affordable on minimum wage nationwide

And rents are not considered affordable even for median-income earners in many parts of the country.