portland housing crisis
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PublishedMarch 6, 2018
Maine Voices: Prevent overdevelopment of the Munjoy Hill neighborhood
Otherwise, there is a chance that much of the architectural amenity of the Hill will be lost forever.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2018
Portland landlord fined $510,000 for code violations plans to appeal
The new case is likely to focus on the size of the penalty levied against Sulan Chau, which may be the largest ever imposed by the city for life safety violations.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2017
Maine Voices: Portland rent stabilization question could do more harm than good
A better answer would be to build more affordable housing for low- and middle-income families.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2017
Our View: No on Portland’s Question 1. Rent limits won’t work.
Portland needs more housing, and many renters need assistance. The referendum offers neither.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2017
Maine Voices: Expanded circuit breaker program would address housing affordability
Question 1's approach of capping rents for those who don't need financial help doesn't make sense.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2017
Commentary: Realtor groups are urging a no vote on rent stabilization referendum
Far from helping, more rent-controlled units might well exacerbate the existing supply problem.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2017
Housing first helps both the homeless and the community
All Mainers are welcome to come celebrate the opening Tuesday of Huston Commons.
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PublishedJuly 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.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2017
Commentary: ‘Progressive’ is not a dirty word, says Portland activist group
It represents a set of values, and our activist group believes they align well with those of city residents.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2017
Portland council will consider regulating short-term rentals like Airbnb, VRBO
The council's Housing Committee votes 3-0 to recommend regulations including a 300-unit limit on short-term rentals in homes that aren't owner-occupied.