Maine’s largest affordable housing developers are at a loss. Ten projects that would add more than 400 sorely-needed units to the state’s low-income housing stock are fully permitted and ready to go. But none can break ground because of a new federal rule designed to boost American manufacturing. The Build America Buy America Act, signed by
The Domus development team plans to break ground this spring on a mixed-income condominium complex in downtown Freeport, which is designed to be a near-copy of what the company is currently building in Westbrook. The concept behind the projects is that the design can be replicated in multiple locations, reducing project timelines and costs. The
FARMINGTON, Maine — Avesta Housing, the largest nonprofit affordable housing provider in northern New England, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 25 for Edgewater Village, a new affordable housing community for individuals who are 55 and older. Located at 126 Willow Springs Drive, Edgewater Village is the first affordable housing development in Farmington in at
FARMINGTON — A new $9.5 million housing community for residents ages 55 and older officially opened this week, addressing a growing demand for affordable living in rural Maine. Avesta Housing held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 25, to mark the opening of Edgewater Village at 126 Willow Springs Drive, off Routes 4/27. It’s Avesta’s first development in Farmington.
FARMINGTON, Maine (WABI) – A ribbon cutting was held in Farmington on Wednesday on a new affordable living facility for those over the age of 55. Avesta Housing welcomed in members of the community to tour Edgewater Village. There are 25 single-person units developed with older adults’ requirements in mind. Executives with the project say
FARMINGTON, Maine — A new affordable housing development for seniors is now open in Farmington, aiming to address a growing need for accessible and affordable living options for older Mainers. Edgewater Village, led by Avesta Housing, features 25 one-bedroom apartments for residents age 55 and older. Monthly rents range from $851 to $972, with all
Older adults have started moving into a new 25-unit affordable apartment building in Farmington created by a Portland-based nonprofit. Avesta Housing recently completed Edgewater Village, a 19,744-square-foot affordable apartment building for people 55 and older, according to the nonprofit. The two-story building on Willow Springs Drive offers 25 one-bedroom apartments, all of which are 535
BRUNSWICK, ME — On March 18, Maine Preservation will hold a ceremony for its annual Honor Awards at Stevens Square Community Center (2023 Honoree) in Portland. Since 1998, the organization has celebrated excellence in historic preservation, focusing on the transformative rehabilitation of historic buildings and the people that make those projects possible. This year’s honorees
Avesta Housing’s first development in the Franklin County town of Farmington is due to open next week, with a ribbon-cutting scheduled for 1 p.m. on Feb. 25. Edgewater Village, at 126 Willow Springs Drive, was built for people aged 55 and up. The 19,744-square-foot building has 25 one-bedroom apartments, each with 576 square feet, in
Avesta Housing will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, for Edgewater Village, located at 126 Willow Springs Drive, Farmington, a new affordable housing community for individuals who are 55 and older. Edgewater Village expands Avesta’s footprint in Maine and features 25 beautiful and affordable one-bedroom homes in a 19,744-square-foot building. The campus
