The death of a Brunswick man shows the importance of a permanent, affordable place to live.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Lack of affordable housing is a problem across Maine
It will take a statewide commitment to make sure that Maine communities are built to meet the people’s needs.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: To keep good people in Portland, we landlords should keep a lid on the rent
We’ll all benefit from voluntarily doing the right thing by the tenants who have made our city the vital place it is today.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Avesta aims to expand affordable housing project in South Portland
The second phase of an innovative project would help fulfill the city’s planning goals for the West End, but barely dent the growing need for affordable housing statewide.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
MaineHousing gives 5 affordable housing projects a $6.8 million boost
Projects in Portland, South Portland, Waterville and Bangor will create or preserve 275 affordable housing units, says the housing authority.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Portland needs more policies that encourage long-term neighbors
Columnist Greg Kesich should demand that the city think in terms of protecting working- and middle-class housing.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: We need more neighbors
What would it take to make car-free living available to people who want it?
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Pro-development group says city policies contribute to Portland’s housing crunch
A new group called YIMBY Portland claims low-density residential zoning restrictions and off-street parking requirements discourage affordable housing.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
High-priced housing market is squeezing low-income renters
Residents of The Woodwinds are the latest tenants in the Portland area to feel the pressure exerted by rent increases, a development boom and a lack of affordable housing.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Rep. Fecteau: Maine can’t wait to act on affordable housing
Bills addressing tax credits and local land-use policies could jump-start work on this issue.