But we will need new housing policies to make sure that the people who live here aren’t priced out.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Report highlights challenges for apartment, condo builders in Greater Portland
A new report finds that only a small fraction of land is designated for multifamily housing and says more coordination among municipalities would better meet the community’s affordable housing needs.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Advocates regroup after Portland council narrowly rejects Munjoy Hill historic district
While supporters said the buildings reflect the neighborhood’s working-class history, opponents argued that the proposal would hinder development and lead to less diversity.
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Portland council narrowly rejects creating a Munjoy Hill historic district
While supporters said the buildings reflect the neighborhood’s working-class history, opponents argued that the proposal would hinder development and lead to less diversity.
Posted inBusiness
Millennials becoming a force in high-end real estate market
Tech-savvy and environmentally conscious, their preferences are poised to dramatically reshape the high-end housing market.
Posted inNation & World
Biden moves to advance racial equity, including ending privately run federal prisons
The president will also direct the Department of Housing and Urban Development to take steps necessary to promote equitable housing policy.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Former Lewiston landlord Rick Lockwood must repay $750,000 in debt, court rules
The court decision will prevent Rick Lockwood, who once owned 10 properties in Lewiston, from avoiding the debt through bankruptcy.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
MaineHousing director: Congress, president need to help keep Mainers housed during COVID crisis
Residents across the state are counting on the COVID-19 Rental Relief Program, which will run out Dec. 31 without more funding.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Councilors decide to combine housing and economic development committees
The combined Economic and Housing Committee will be chaired by Spencer Thibodeau and include Pious Ali, Tae Chong and Andrew Zarro.
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L.L. Bean scraps major housing development in Freeport
Faced with local opposition, the outdoor-gear retailer withdraws its support for a developer’s plan to build hundreds of homes off Desert and Old County roads.