affordable housing
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PublishedApril 26, 2023
Homeless people seek somewhere to camp when Augusta overnight warming center closes
A listening session organized by unhoused people in Augusta prompted discussion of the difficulties of homelessness. Councilors are considering whether to allow tents to be set up on city property.
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PublishedApril 23, 2023
Housing-first strategy ties stable residences with social services
The legislation could be transformative, supporters say, sharply reducing Maine's chronic homelessness.
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PublishedApril 23, 2023
Waitlists grow as developers plan, build and fill affordable housing
Projects across the southern Maine landscape aim to keep up with explosive demand, but advocates say 'we are not creating new affordable homes fast enough.'
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PublishedApril 20, 2023
Women Build series returns this year to support affordable housing
Women Build is a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity to support affordable housing and give women an opportunity to gain experience in construction.
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PublishedApril 11, 2023
‘People just cannot afford to live here’: Proposed Brunswick housing development rules would require affordable units
The Brunswick Housing Committee proposed an inclusionary zoning ordinance that would require a certain percentage of affordable units in new housing projects.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2023
Riverton Park public housing complex slated for $60 million redevelopment
The Portland Housing Authority is looking to rehabilitate 21 existing buildings, construct a new four-story 59-unit building and add a new neighborhood center.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2023
Cumberland council approves TIF district for affordable housing development
Residents have concerns about the taxpayer impact of the council's overall plan for three housing projects and the resulting influx of new residents when schools are already overcrowded.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2023
Three affordable housing projects in the works in Cumberland
The Town Council will outline plans for at least 225 new residential units next week.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2023
As enrollment grows, Maine community colleges look at options for housing students
Enrollment in Maine's community colleges is up 12% since the state created a free tuition program, but student housing is falling short of demand at many campuses.
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PublishedMarch 16, 2023
Report finds affordable housing unavailable for more than half of Maine’s poorest renters
A national study released Thursday says the crisis extends to every state, and Maine actually fares better than others.
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