The modular condo building and single-family home on Bodwell Street are expected to be completed within 6 months.
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Wells considers temporary ban on large housing developments
Town leaders began talking about pausing large-scale subdivisions after a developer proposed a 158-unit housing development near Route 1.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Historic Forest Avenue building to be restored, converted into housing
Developers Collaborative is converting what had been an auto dealership in the 1920s into 38 units of housing and retail space and restoring the building’s exterior.
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Portland’s latest housing report reignites debate over inclusionary zoning
The city approved the construction of 1,281 new housing units last year, the highest amount since at least 2010. But the completion of those units seems to be slowing, and developers and affordable housing proponents disagree about why.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick revised its development process. Here’s what changed.
The Planning Board voted unanimously to scrap the town zoning law that allowed for a faster development review process while introducing additional changes, including one that will allow the board to require construction oversight.
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Mobile home park proposed for site of former Skowhegan Drive-In Theatre
The town’s Planning Board discussed preliminary plans Tuesday for a 32-lot mobile home park during a pre-application review.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. housing starts increase on pickup in multifamily construction
Reports showed the number of homes under construction dropped to the lowest level since the start of 2022, suggesting builders are focused on keeping inventory more in line with demand.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
President Biden to unveil plan to cap rents
The policy push reflects the White House’s efforts to respond to widespread voter anger over high housing prices.
Posted inTimes Record
Second part of Brunswick Landing development underway
The Atlantic Pointe development at 10 Townsend Lane is now starting the second phase of its project as it begins renting out available apartments.
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More units on the way, but experts say high costs, other trends still plague Lewiston housing market
Housing experts are calling on the city to hire staff dedicated solely to focus on the city’s housing issue.