Barbara Tolman and her daughter, Laurel Parker Unity Gardens, Avesta Housing’s affordable housing community for ages 62 and older in Windham, can now count a centenarian among its residents! Barbara Tolman celebrated her 100th birthday on May 10 with her daughter, Laurel, and fellow residents with a party in the community room, followed by a
Avesta Housing is ready to unveil Village Commons, a $6.97 million affordable housing development at 246 U.S. Route 1 in Scarborough. The three-story, 23,750-square-foot building has 31 studio and one-bedroom apartments for people age 55 or older. The energy-efficient design includes solar panels, and there are amenities such as laundry facilities, on-site parking and a community
Representatives from Norway Savings Bank delivered a check for $40,000 to Avesta Housing in Portland earlier this month, part of a multi-year commitment by the bank to an organization that continues to accelerate the creation of much-needed low and moderate-income housing across Maine. “The greatest burden of the affordable housing crisis is frequently carried by
Kaplan Thompson Architects has been awarded an AIA Maine Design Award for its work on West End Apartments, an Avesta Housing affordable housing development for all ages in South Portland. “We value the effort and thought taken into consideration to create a dignified design for affordable housing,” the awards jury noted in its remarks. “The
PORTLAND — Representatives from Norway Savings Bank proudly delivered a check for $40,000 to Avesta Housing in Portland on May 1, part of a multi-year commitment by the bank to an organization that continues to accelerate the creation of much-needed low and moderate-income housing across Maine. “The greatest burden of the affordable housing crisis is
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
On May 8, Avesta Housing was presented with the LeadingAge 2024 Visionary Award at the LeadingAge Maine & New Hampshire 2024 Annual Conference & Expo for assisting 75 State Street in refining its business practices and operational processes. Founded in 1854, 75 State Street provides assisted and independent living to older adults in Portland, Maine.
PORTLAND — Representatives from Norway Savings Bank proudly delivered a check for $40,000 to Avesta Housing in Portland on Wednesday, May 1, part of a multi-year commitment by the bank to an organization that continues to accelerate the creation of much-needed low and moderate-income housing across Maine. “The greatest burden of the affordable housing crisis
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,
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
