housing
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2018
Maine Voices: Remember that owners of short-term rentals are our neighbors
This is not the Trump model of investment, but people investing locally, often refurbishing homes.
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PublishedDecember 26, 2017
South Portland panel finalizes recommendations for old public works site
The former public works complex on O'Neil Street should be redeveloped into housing that fits the neighborhood and is energy efficient, the committee says.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2017
MaineHousing director: Tax bill will make our state’s affordable-housing crisis even worse
If private activity bonds lose their tax-exempt status, thousands of badly needed units won't be constructed.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2017
Portland to require prevailing wage for workers on developments that get tax breaks
The City Council also grants $6.5 million in tax breaks to two affordable housing projects that could add 135 units, more than half of which would be considered affordable.
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PublishedNovember 15, 2017
As developers raze buildings to make room for bigger ones, some on Munjoy Hill seek a pause
Residents say the city needs time to assess the impact as larger condos replace apartments and historic structures in Portland's booming East End.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2017
Tiny-house villages face big opposition across the nation
There are at least a dozen cases across the U.S. of neighbors stepping in to halt development of the bite-size structures.
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PublishedNovember 4, 2017
The Maine Millennial: I’m 25, I live with my family, and I’m not ashamed of it!
For most of human history, households were multi-generational, out of necessity as much as love.
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PublishedNovember 4, 2017
Portland’s rent-limit ballot measure conflicts with state evictions law, critics say
They argue that it would keep landlords from quickly removing problem tenants.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2017
Portland rents level off, but remain unaffordable for many
With a 2-bedroom apartment going for $1,605, housing activists say a stabilization measure is needed.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2017
More urgency needed in tackling problem that can seriously harm children – lead paint
It's a widespread danger and we have the tools to address it, but we need to commit and take action.
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