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Oak Street Lofts Opens, To Host Open House During First Friday Art Walk — Feb 1, 2012

"This latest addition to the arts district is a continuation of the momentum that Maine College of Art initiated when it moved into the Porteous Building 15 years ago," says Jessica Tomlinson, Director of Public Relations for MECA. "The Arts District is now a destination for living, working, and playing. By providing artist-friendly efficiency apartments on the peninsula, Avesta is serving a critical need for affordable housing while also enhancing the national reputation of Portland's thriving arts scene."

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Dale McCormick, MaineHousing, Executive Director — Jan 11, 2012

Avesta Housing’s creativity and resourcefulness make them a great MaineHousing partner.

Gov. John E. Baldacci — Jan 11, 2012

Avesta Housing’s dedication to affordable housing will bring much needed solutions to this important issue.

Oak Street Lofts take artists' needs to heart — Oct 25, 2011

Oak Street Lofts affordable housing at 72 Oak St., directly off Congress Street, fulfills a vision of building apartments that are suited to urban artists, according to developers.

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Housing developer seeks different shade of green for Portland-funded project — Jul 15, 2011

Avesta Housing wants the city to waive a requirement for energy efficiency certification at the Mirada Adams School property on Munjoy Hill. If granted, the waiver would be third under the ordinance, which was adopted two years ago. More...

Avesta hosts Congresswoman Chellie Pingree for a visit and tour of two Portland projects — Jul 1, 2011

On Tuesday, June 28th, Avesta hosted Congresswoman Chellie Pingree for a visit and tour of two of our Portland projects.

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Avesta welcomes new staff — Jun 29, 2011

Avesta welcomes Jennifer Berggren More...

Greater Portland among communities getting funds for land detox — Jun 20, 2011

Local, state and federal officials on Friday gathered at the former Mirada Adams School on Munjoy Hill to announce nearly $3 million to assess, clean up and redevelop contaminated lands. More...

Avesta Housing Announces Recent Promotions — Jun 17, 2011

Avesta Housing Announces Recent Promotions

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Asbestos removal starts Monday for Adams School housing project — May 17, 2011

The long-awaited $5.5 million conversion of the abandoned Adams School on Munjoy Hill into affordable housing finally gets off the drawing board and enters the asbestos removal phase Monday.

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Sherrin Vail Promoted to Director of Property Management — Mar 18, 2011

Sherrin Vail has been promoted to Director of Property Management of Avesta Housing.

Sherrin Vail has fifteen years of experience in the multifamily housing industry. She previously worked at Avesta Housing as a Regional Property Manager. Ms. Vail is a Certified Apartment Manager (CAM), National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP), Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Compliance Specialist (TaCCs).

Ms. Vail serves on the Board of Directors for the Maine Apartment Association (MAA) and the Maine Real Estate Managers Association (MREMA). She is the 2010 recipient of the McCadden Lyceum Leadership Scholarship by the National Apartment Association. Vail received her Bachelor of Science in Buisness Administration from Merrimack College in 1990 and currently resides in Portland.

Architects to look at library plans — Feb 11, 2011

The Building Committee is making progress toward a new town library More...

Pierce Atwood Attorney Rebecca Greenfield Appointed to Avesta Housing Board of Directors — Nov 22, 2010

Avesta Housing announces the appointment of Pierce Atwood Attorney Rebecca Greenfield

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Avesta Housing Honors the Genesis Fund with 2010 Mike Yandell Award — Oct 12, 2010

Avesta Housing recently honored the Genesis Fund with the annual Mike Yandell Award in recognition of their significant contribution to affordable housing.

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Avesta and Preble Street receive $1,080,000 toward the development of Florence House, A Center for Homeless Women — Oct 12, 2010

Florence House will provide permanent, supported housing without barriers to up to 50 chronically homeless women in Portland. More...

Dana Totman Selected for NeighborWorks® Achieving Excellence in Community Development Program in Collaboration with Harvard's Kennedy School of Government — Jun 29, 2010

Totman is one of forty-nine leaders selected for this Achieving Excellence class – a prestigious and highly selective training program offered by NeighborWorks® America in collaboration with the Kennedy School of Government. More...

New Housing Project Aims to Open Doors for Portland's Homeless Women — Jun 4, 2010

National, state and local elected leaders gathered in Portland today to celebrate the opening of Florence House, a permanent housing facility for homeless women. Its construction was prompted by a sharp rise in homelessness in the city, and officials say it's a more effective model than emergency overnight shelters.
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Avesta Housing Board Members Elected to Additional Term — May 10, 2010

Avesta Housing has reelected five of its Directors to serve an additional three-year term on the Avesta Board. More...

'Affordable,' artist-oriented apartment building planned for Oak Street in Portland — Feb 16, 2010

An affordable housing developer is planning to build a 37-unit apartment building in the Arts District, and is targeting artists for tenants. More...

Park Street School project funding delayed — Mar 5, 2009

Avesta Housing's Park Street School project wasn't one of those approved for low-income housing tax credit for 2009. More...

Home for Homeless Women Moving Ahead — Jul 18, 2008

Comprehensive Women's Center Zoning Upheld in Court. More...

Avesta Preserves Apartments in Southern Maine — Jul 1, 2008

After more than three years of effort, Avesta recently completed the purchase of Stephen Eaton Apartments in Wells. More...

Portland Housing Complex Opens in Bayside Neighborhood — Jul 1, 2008

Wednesday was the "official" opening of Pearl Place, a 60 unit housing complex owned by Avesta Housing. More...

Avesta Announces 2008-2009 Board of Directors (Press Release - 05/08) — May 1, 2008

Avesta Housing, Maine's largest non-profit developer and manager of affordable housing, announces board members for the 2008-2009 term.
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Avesta Housing Receives Honorable Mention at Seventeenth Maxwell Awards of Excellence — Jan 28, 2008

Avesta Housing received an honorable mention at Friday's Seventeenth Maxwell Awards of Excellence luncheon sponsored by the Fannie Mae Foundation and the Partnership to End Long Term Homelessness.
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Florence House awarded $400,000 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston — Nov 29, 2007

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (the Bank) awarded $2.1 million in grants, loans, and rate subsidies to fund 127 units of affordable housing in Bangor, Harpswell, Perry, and Portland. More...

Little Falls Landing Complete — Nov 16, 2006

Ribbon cutting ceremony is a celebration of many relationships More...

Maine Awarded $2.2 Million for Affordable Housing — Jun 30, 2006

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (the Bank) awarded more than $2.2 million to fund 68 units of affordable rental housing in Brunswick and Kennebunk, Maine. More...

Avesta Housing Receives National Award for Logan Place Project — Jun 7, 2006

Logan Place, a development providing housing for chronically homeless individuals, has been awarded the 12th Annual Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Award by the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition of Washington, D.C. More...

Unity Gardens Receives State Recognition — Jun 1, 2006

Unity Gardens was awarded the Rural Development State Director's Award last month at a ceremony held in Lewiston.
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100 Unites of Housing Proposed for Bayside in Portland — Jan 11, 2006

Avesta recently purchased 1.66 acres on Pearl Street, and plans to build the first phase in rental housing into two Townhouses. More...

Avesta Receives Three Tax Credit Awards in 2006 — Jan 11, 2006

Avesta Housing was recently awarded funding for three new developments. More...

Unity Gardens in Windham — Jan 11, 2006

Completed and filled. More...

Homeless Shelters See Fewer Residents — Dec 28, 2005

For the first time in 20 years, homeless advocates are reporting a decline in homelessness in the city. More...

Elderly housing project advances — Dec 12, 2005

A $5.7 million plan to provide affordable senior housing on Baribeau Drive was given an early show of support by the Planning Board. More...

Avesta to Develop Senior Housing in Portland's West End — Nov 3, 2005

Avesta Housing will begin the process of developing 18 affordable apartments for seniors in Portland 's West End neighborhood More...

Waiting List Growing for Unity Gardens — Mar 23, 2005

It's not due to open until late July or early August, but already more than 100 seniors with limited incomes have applied for one of 48 apartments at Unity Gardens. More...

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