A recent battle over a large housing development embodies how small groups of vocal neighbors can apply pressure to local planning officials.
Housing crisis
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Biddeford affordable housing proposal clears important hurdle
Bateman Partners is one step closer to being approved to build 60 new affordable housing units and renovate 32 more in Biddeford.
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Biddeford explores future of affordable housing
The City Council hosted a series of housing panels last week, including a panel on affordable housing.
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Kennebunk housing units in $42,000-$50,000 median income range win town approval
Avesta Housing is one step closer to building affordable senior housing in Kennebunk with approval from the town Planning Board.
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Why the dream of a starter home in Maine is slipping out of reach
Young people can’t find or afford houses in their communities. Families can’t move out of places they’ve outgrown. The cycle is stuck. Can it be fixed?
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How can Maine fix its housing crisis? A new report has dozens of ideas
The 83-page breakdown creates a roadmap for lawmakers on incentivizing development, collecting data and assembling a workforce to build the thousands of units the state desperately needs.
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Maine needs more housing, fast. Two companies are turning to the assembly line.
Built in a factory, modular homes and apartments can go up quickly. Can new designs change some of the stigma?
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Augusta homeless task force looks at Portland shelter model
Members also discussed a proposal by Gov. Janet Mills to limit housing assistance.
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Maine housing program may be shuttered as number of asylum seekers declines
The state hasn’t been able to find funding to keep housing asylum seekers at a hotel in Saco beyond September, and the number of arrivals has dropped.
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More affordable housing coming to Biddeford
Bateman Partners plans to build 60 new affordable housing units and update 32 more.