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WNC & Associates, Avesta Housing, and Reveler Development Announce New 201-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Portland, Maine

WNC & Associates (WNC), a family-owned business known as both a pioneer and leader in the affordable housing industry; Avesta Housing, a regional nonprofit developer of affordable homes; and Reveler Development, the master developer on the project which specializes in constructing and redeveloping multi-family and mixed-use properties in the Maine area; have announced the start

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‘A fitting tribute’: Community garden named after late resident

When a community garden was proposed for Jordan Bay Place, an Avesta Housing affordable housing community for older adults in Raymond, Maine, Benny Beard was one of the first people to sign up. He organized volunteers, planned what should be planted and where, gathered soil and seaweed for fertilizer, and lovingly nurtured everything from corn

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Avesta Housing Celebrates First Homes Under New Homeownership Program

Avesta Housing, the largest nonprofit affordable housing provider in northern New England, has listed the first homes for sale under its A Path Forward—Homeownership for ME program. The move introduces a new line of business for the organization, which has primarily focused on developing affordable rental housing. Under the new program, the nonprofit is acquiring

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A surge of developments seek to meet increasing demand for over-55 housing

People are living longer and while there are many benefits to longevity, the collision of multiple aging generations is taking a toll on an already burdened housing system. Housing crises are happening throughout the nation, with older populations being some of the hardest hit. The demand for 55-plus housing and assisted living facilities is increasing

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Franklin Savings donates $75K for Farmington development

The work we do is made possible by partnerships with companies that share our vision for safe, affordable homes for everyone. Franklin Savings Bank has donated $75,000 to help us build Edgewater Village, an affordable housing community for older adults in Farmington, Maine. Scheduled to open in spring 2026, Edgewater Village is Avesta’s first property

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