Despite pervasive ‘supply skepticism,’ the evidence suggests the answer is yes: As the number of homes grows in an area, prices tend to fall and lower-cost units get freed up. But advocates say it takes time – and there are many hurdles.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham extends White Birch Lane; Gagnon walks, rebukes board
Town Council approved the request to extend access through White Birch Lane to the proposed 391-unit housing development on Robie Street. Councilor Phil Gagnon objected to the council allowing Virginia Wilder Cross to vote on the matter, as she lives on an impacted street.
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Harpswell mystery group wants to take on Mitchell Field building rehab
A group of unidentified residents has approached the town of Harpswell about taking on a languishing project to renovate the former administration building at George J. Mitchell Field for use as a nonprofit office and meeting space. The news comes after local nonprofits that had initially expressed interest in the project backed away, citing concerns about […]
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Opening of medical campus at Westbrook’s Rock Row put off to 2025
New England Cancer Specialists and the Dempsey Center are among the tenants expected to move into the mixed-use complex beginning in January.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Initial approval for Gorham Village development; White Birch Lane still in works
The Gorham Village project has tentative approval to move forward with Phase 1, with the understanding it may be revoked.
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Developers pitch second condo complex with accessory dwelling units in Portland
GreenMars Real Estate is pioneering a housing model made possible by a state law that encourages denser development.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Court rules for city of Saco in Lincoln Village development case
A Maine Superior Court justice ruled that the preliminary approval and final approval decisions are separate, and the Saco Planning Board rejection was upheld.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland Planning Board approves market, condo projects
Some residents spoke against the developments at an Aug. 20 Planning Board meeting.
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Old Army hospital on Great Diamond Island could become condos
Portland is selling the last city-owned property at Fort McKinley to a developer who plans to restore the building and create 9 condos.
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Wells overwhelmingly votes to temporarily ban large housing developments
Residents voted by more than a 10-to-1 margin in favor of adopting a 180-day moratorium, which prevents new construction of large projects and limits the expansion of existing developments.