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Month: September 2017

So. Portland measures set to boost business, housing

SOUTH PORTLAND — The city moved forward with first readings on two zoning changes on Monday that could affect the city’s housing stock and bring new businesses to the city.  The measures both require second readings for final approval. The council unanimously approved a text and zone map change for the West End to pave the

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Life at Avesta

Every year, Avesta staff enjoy an exciting summer outing with their colleagues. It ranges from wagon races to mini golf to paddle boat races, but it’s always staff-planned and loads of fun!

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Apartment complex for chronically homeless people opens in Portland

Avesta Housing and Preble Street have opened Portland’s third “housing first” program, Huston Commons, which is now home to 30 formerly homeless individuals with chronic health challenges. Located near Morrill’s Corner at 72 Bishop St. in Portland, Huston Commons was named for Steve Huston, a former Preble Street employee who experienced and overcame homelessness and

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Portland Opens Third Apartment Complex for Homeless

Portland, Maine (WMTW) — 30 Mainers who were homeless now have a place to live. The full-furnished efficiency apartments are home to Mainers who had been living on the streets or in shelters for years.Officials with the city of Portland opened Huston Commons Tuesday morning near Morrill’s Corner. This is the third such complex in

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Housing First helps both the homeless and the community

Twelve years ago, Avesta Housing and Preble Street opened the doors to Logan Place, the first “housing first” community in Maine. Housing first is an evidence-based, cost-effective approach to ending chronic homelessness. It focuses on getting our most vulnerable neighbors housed as quickly as possible while ensuring that they have ongoing access to critical support

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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 director for the City of Portland, says the city was hearing from affordable housing developers that they were getting outbid

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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 individuals with chronic health challenges. “The men and women at Huston Commons have not known stability or security for much

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