A multi-use development is planned on the “long-blighted downtown parcel” on Dana Street, across from the city’s newest parking garage.
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Standish narrowly votes down moratorium on large-scale subdivisions
After a lengthy debate, Standish voted down a moratorium on large-scale housing, 3-2. The moratorium would have suspended the approval of such projects for 180 days to allow for revisions to the town’s impact fee ordinance.
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In a region known for quaint downtowns, a community without one builds from scratch
One year in, the town center of The Downs development in Scarborough is taking shape as the project’s planners engineer a community hub in one of Maine’s oldest towns.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth’s affordable housing charter amendment widens focus
The Town Council voted to amend the charter to target households in a wider range of income.
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‘Game-changing’ proposal would bring hotel, apartments, retail to former Kmart in Augusta
Due to the height of the proposed hotel – up to 85 feet – the project needs a contract zone from the city’s Planning Board.
Posted inScarborough Leader
Developers at The Downs seek greater cooperation with Scarborough
At an annual project update, the developers expressed a desire to work together on applying for grant funding and permits to allow temporary amenities.
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What is social housing, and why does a Portland city councilor think it could help solve the housing crisis?
Portland City Councilor Kate Sykes ran with social housing at the center of her platform and has mentioned it for months around City Hall. Now she’s hoping to put together a task force to try to explore getting the program off the ground.
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Iconic Portland high-rise to become hotel with speakeasy in old bank vault
A development company behind several other hotels in the city plans to turn a historic bank building into a 92-room hotel with a restaurant.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick approves early plan for mixed housing development
The Planning Board unanimously approved a sketch plan for a mixed-used development on Old Portland Road, which aims to bring in 50 new, single-family condos and 61 townhouse units.
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Federal bill could ease housing crisis in rural Maine
Towns want and need more housing but say they lack the developers and the money to make it happen.