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Lewiston’s Tree Streets plan expected to leverage $100M in development
Three years ago, as the city of Lewiston embarked on an ambitious process that officials hoped would result in a $30 million federal grant, researchers talked to a focus group from the Maple Knoll Apartments.
Building projects grow by leaps and bounds
CONWAY — “Lots conditionally approved and lots on the horizon.” That was Conway Town Planner Tom Irving’s assessment of commercial development going on in Conway. The town is advertising for a replacement for Irving, who
MaineHousing allocates $30M for 9 affordable housing developments
The Maine State Housing Authority, known as MaineHousing, announced Tuesday it has allocated more than $30 million for nine affordable housing developments across the state. The investment consists of $26.2 million in state and federal tax
Maine takes vaccinations to seniors in independent living facilities
Many Maine seniors living in independent living apartments can’t drive or easily get a ride to a COVID-19 vaccination site. Others might find it challenging to navigate online registration or deal with an automated call
During the pandemic, community development organizations prioritize relief and assistance work
It had been a years-long battle, but in the end Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation and its allies and neighbors prevailed. In early 2019, the city of New York finally approved a pilot program that
Senior housing being proposed at Scarborough’s former public safety building.
SCARBOROUGH — Although the COVID-19 pandemic caused some setbacks, Jack Soley, developer of the old Public Safety building site, said that the vision for a village atmosphere at the location is taking shape. Soley told
Avesta campaign for critical-need senior housing enters final year
Avesta Housing’s $2 million three-year campaign to build affordable housing for seniors in areas where there’s a critical need got a boost to begin its final year. The Mascoma Bank Foundation, based in Lebanon, N.H.,
Success stories from the COVID-19 Housing Counseling Support Initiative
HPN Member Avesta Housing thanks Wells Fargo As people face important financial decisions — buying a home, finding an affordable rental unit, or how to manage through a time of crisis — housing counselors offer
Press Release: Avesta Housing presents Mike Yandell Award to Clark Insurance
Avesta Housing President & CEO Dana Totman presents Avesta’s Mike Yandell Award for extraordinary work in the field of affordable housing to Clark Insurance Chief Operating Officer Jeff Lind. The award was presented virtually due