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Portland’s rent-limit ballot measure conflicts with state evictions law, critics say
Opponents of Portland’s ballot measure to limit rent increases, known as Question 1, have argued that the way it would alter the eviction process for many landlords and tenants in the city would violate state
Press Release: Study shows that Question 2 would severely limit growth, jobs, and affordable housing in Portland
Study shows that Question 2 would severely limit growth, jobs, and affordable housing in Portland Avesta Housing and the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce reviewed recent and current development projects and, based on future projections,
Affordable housing agencies warn against Portland rent control proposal
Leaders of several affordable housing groups say they’re concerned that a proposal to limit rents and protect renters in Portland will worsen problems that low-income renters face. Say No to Rent Control, which is opposing
Avesta and Preble Street: partnering to put housing first
The basic premise of Housing First is simple. If someone is experiencing chronic homelessness – meaning they are continuously homeless for a year or more,or have had four or more episodes of homelessness in three
Our View: No on Portland’s Question 1. Rent limits won’t work.
Portland needs to address its affordable-housing crisis with policies that would encourage new construction and help renters who are priced out of the market. If such a policy were on the ballot this year, we
Portland Question 2: Planning protection or prevention?
PORTLAND — Question 2 on the city’s Nov. 7 ballot is seen as either providing a voice for people left out of the planning process, or a way to ensure no progress will ever be
Portland Landlords, Tenants Face Off Over Ballot Measure To Stem Rent Hikes
After almost a decade of red-hot growth, rents in Portland may have reached a plateau. But it’s a high plateau, and one group is trying to put a lid on it with a proposed ballot
Featured Listing: Carleton Street
Carleton Street is a new community comprised of 37 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartment homes located in the beautiful historic West End of Portland. Residents will enjoy easy access to restaurants, shops, and services. HEAT
Dana Totman receives MaineHousing Stephen B. Mooers Award
Avesta President & CEO Dana Totman was presented the Stephen B. Mooers Award by MaineHousing at its biennial affordable housing conference. The Stephen B. Mooers Award recognizes the achievements of an individual who has demonstrated a