Affordable housing
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PublishedNovember 21, 2019
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.
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PublishedNovember 17, 2019
The View From Here: We need more neighbors
What would it take to make car-free living available to people who want it?
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PublishedNovember 13, 2019
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.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2019
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.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2019
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.
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PublishedNovember 6, 2019
Tenants of Portland apartments are told they won’t get evicted but will see rents increase
In a letter rescinding eviction notices, the Massachusetts-based company tells renters at Woodwinds Apartments that it plans to put money into the complex and ‘if it works out, we would love to have you stay.’
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PublishedOctober 31, 2019
Centuries-old Scarborough farmhouse converted into affordable housing
The property on U.S. Route 1, which has 38 units, was built in 1805 by Robert Southgate, a prominent historical figure in the community.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2019
Another View: Income data skews Portland’s housing efforts
By using the area median income as a benchmark, low-wage workers are driven out of hot real estate markets.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2019
Pious Ali and Emily Figdor: Re-elect Mayor Strimling to ensure Portland keeps making progress
The 4-school bond, his signature work on behalf of our city, took months of commitment, communication and collaboration.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2019
Portland joins regional effort to increase affordable housing 10% by 2025.
Residents, however, argue more needs to be done to increase affordable housing in the city and area.
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