Brunswick’s town council voted Monday to approve an emergency 180-day moratorium on the review and approval of most housing development projects while it considers new housing policies.
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Rebecca Hatfield named new president, CEO of Avesta Housing
Hatfield will lead the nonprofit at a critical point in Maine’s escalating affordable housing crisis.
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Nearly half of all Maine tenants cannot afford rent, new study says
A Harvard University report indicates that Maine’s renters are struggling – something that those in the affordable housing arena know all too well.
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Many Portland area residents would need to double their income to afford a home
A new Harvard University report illustrates the growing affordability struggle for both homebuyers and renters across the country and in Maine.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Study: South Portland needs 2,905 new homes by 2030 to meet expected demand
A housing study recommends the city allow duplexes to be built in single-family districts, encourage accessory dwellings, increase residential density and speed up the permit approval process for developers.
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‘Developers will flee’: Brunswick Council holds off on proposed development moratorium
The Brunswick Town Council postponed its vote on a proposed emergency housing development moratorium Tuesday after more than a dozen community members spoke out against the measure.
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Outdoor gathering makes a point – that homelessness is hard whatever the season
The Longest Day of Homelessness Sit-out was held Friday to raise awareness about the struggles of homeless people, even in the warmer months.
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Libbytown complex with affordable housing wins approval
About half of the 120 units in Dougherty Commons in Portland will be part of a cooperative housing model in which residents will jointly own and manage the property.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cape Elizabeth housing study finds changing demographics in town
The early findings of the town’s Housing Diversity Study show population trends that could reflect a lack of affordable housing, consultants say.
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Longtime renters at Wells motel fighting eviction
A judge has granted Pine Tree Legal’s request for a restraining order, preventing the Majestic Regency Resort in Wells from evicting 10 renters who were told last week they had days to move out or face arrest.