The Capital Area New Mainers Project was gifted the Episcopal Church property in Hallowell after it closed in June, and is in the process of converting it into space for immigrants to live and gather.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Mayor Casavant: Public-private partnerships find housing solutions for Biddeford’s working families
Across Maine, citizens, elected officials, municipal staff and business professionals will originate ideas that make real headway toward easing this historic housing crunch.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine’s housing shortage is not a local issue
A new commission will look into the ways that local control of land-use policy limits the ability of working people to find affordable homes.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Commission begins study of barriers to affordable housing in Maine communities
A new 15-member commission meets this week to begin studying how local land-use and zoning laws discourage affordable housing development in Maine.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News, Uncategorized
Augusta offers city parcel for affordable housing
City officials hope Augusta Housing Authority can build at least 24 affordable housing units on a vacant lot off Bangor Street to address worsening shortage of available housing.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
New eviction moratorium raising more questions in Lewiston
The more targeted eviction moratorium can be confusing, and may not have a big impact in Maine, some experts say.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Mainers’ eviction risk expected to stay low as rental aid keeps flowing
Maine has done better than other states at providing rental assistance to struggling tenants and helping people stay in their homes.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Progress stirs long-elusive hope of addressing affordable-housing crisis
Now that leaders in Augusta and Washington have responded, we must design programs that help the people who need it the most.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Ending homelessness requires bold action
A new report identifies a long-term strategy for making sure that everyone has access to decent, affordable housing.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
York County not affordable for working class, new report says
The report, based on homeownership and affordability data from the Maine Housing Authority, cites an alarming disparity between home prices and incomes.