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Building Business: Portland’s housing stock gets boost from Avesta project

Avesta Housing teamed up with Landry/French Construction and Ryan Senatore Architecture on the development, construction and design of Porter Station, with 60 apartment units. The $22 million project, which was unveiled May 2, is at 200 Valley St. in Portland’s St. John Valley neighborhood. Apartments in the five-story building range from efficiencies to three-bedroom units. Portland-based Avesta, the largest nonprofit

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Avesta Housing celebrates grand opening of Porter Station

PHOTO: Joseph, a resident of Porter Station, speaks during the grand opening celebration on May 2. Avesta Housing celebrated the opening of Porter Station, its latest affordable housing development in Portland, with a grand opening celebration on May 2. Located at 200 Valley St., Porter Station cost $22 million to build and provides 60 safe,

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State hopes new resources will help ease Maine housing crisis

PORTLAND (WGME) – The push for new housing in Maine continues, as housing groups and developers are chipping away at the state’s desperate shortage of available and affordable housing. Avesta Housing celebrated the opening of an affordable development in Portland Thursday. Porter Station on Valley Street is a 60-unit complex with 48 affordable apartments. For

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Affordable housing units on Valley Street unveiled in Portland

PORTLAND, Maine — Porter Station is a five-story new build located at 200 Valley Street in Portland. The street runs parallel to Saint John Street. Residents moved in months ago, but Thursday they celebrated the grand opening. Those who attended the grand opening Thursday were able to tour some of the apartments, which range from

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Avesta Housing will unveil Porter Station, with 60 affordable rental homes

Avesta Housing, the largest nonprofit affordable housing provider in northern New England, will unveil its latest development today. Porter Station, at 200 Valley St. in Portland, has 60 affordable rental homes. The $22 million project was managed by Landry/French Construction. Design was by Ryan Senatore Architecture. A grand opening ceremony was scheduled for 2 p.m. on

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Application period open for 2024 resident scholarships

Applications are being accepted for the annual Avesta Housing scholarship. The educational scholarship is open to Avesta Housing residents who are enrolling in a post-secondary education program — such as college, graduate school, trade school, or certificate programs — in the next 12 months. The deadline for applications is Monday, May 13. Winners will be

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Avesta Housing appoints new members to Board of Directors

Dr. Julia Redding (left) and Debra Orellana-Mejia   Avesta Housing has appointed two new members to its Board of Directors: Dr. Julia Redding is a board-certified physician in family medicine and geriatric medicine who has been practicing in the Portland area since 2012. She serves as a nursing home medical director for MaineHealth, provides care

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Avesta Housing releases 2023 Community Impact Report

2023 was a year of expanding and accelerating the development of much-needed housing for the people of Maine and New Hampshire. Through our dedication to developing, managing, and advocating for affordable homes, Avesta is helping individuals and families build better lives right now. Housing is the single best investment every community can make to secure

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