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Portland Council OKs Zoning Incentives For Low-Income Housing Development
In an effort to increase low- and middle-income housing opportunities in Portland, city councilors have approved zoning incentives for development along some city corridors and in certain commercial areas. Jeff Levine, planning and urban development
Grand Opening of Portland’s 3rd Housing First Program
PORTLAND, ME (September 7, 2017) — On Tuesday, September 12 at 10am Avesta Housing and Preble Street celebrate Portland’s third “housing first” program, Huston Commons. The apartment building is now home to 30 formerly homeless
Portland adopts incentives to help affordable housing projects compete for state funding
Portland city councilors voted Wednesday to approve zoning incentives for low- and middle-income housing developments in certain areas of the city. The incentives will especially help developers of nonprofit housing compete for funding from the
South Portland airs plan to revitalize West End
SOUTH PORTLAND — A plan to revitalize the West End that highlights improved streets and sidewalks, new recreational opportunities and keeping the area affordable was presented Monday at a City Council workshop. The plan encompassing
Developer aims to address need for affordable housing with new apartments in Parkside
Avesta Housing’s $10 million Deering Place would be available to residents with incomes of $20,000 to $40,000, a response to affordability concerns in Portland’s red hot real estate market. Maine’s largest affordable-housing developer wants to
Avesta Housing Receives Grant From KeyBank – $10,000 donation provides financial counseling services to affordable housing applicants
PORTLAND, Maine, July 19, 2017 — Avesta Housing in Portland has received a $10,000 charitable grant from KeyBank Foundation for its NeighborWorks HomeOwnership Center. Avesta’s mission is to improve lives and strengthen communities by promoting
Life at Avesta
SWAG, our “social wellness activity group,” coordinates numerous parties, outings, and activities throughout the year. SWAG also hosts athletic jaunts for staff of all abilities. Pictured here is a SWAG-hosted bike ride around Portland’s Back
City staff favors mix of housing, work spaces on Portland’s former public works land
A City Council committee will discuss the recommended proposals for Bayside and gather public views at a hearing Wednesday. For 178 Kennebec St., one of the six parcels open to development, the city staff is
Ultra-Efficient Apartment Buildings In Portland And Boston Are Part Of “Big Wave”
A new type of energy-efficient construction is drawing attention in the U.S. It’s called “passive housing” — residences built to achieve ultra-low energy use. It’s so efficient that developers can eliminate central heating systems altogether.
