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Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine donates land for housing

Avesta Housing received a land donation from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine to develop up to 30 homes. The land on Cedar Street, in Portland’s Bayside neighborhood, sits behind the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine’s building at 277 Cumberland Ave. “Part of our responsibility as long-time stewards in our community

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine announces expansion of Cumberland Avenue location, a strategic partnership with Avesta Housing

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine, a  cornerstone of the community for over 115 years, plans to expand its Cumberland Avenue location as part of a proposed Greater Portland Youth Campus. Building on previous public  announcements, BGCSM is advancing planning efforts that include renovations to the existing site and the development of a 13,000

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Waynflete student launches math tutoring program for Avesta youth

By the time she entered high school, Lucy Olson knew she wanted to share her love of math with younger children. But when she explored tutoring options at her own school, Waynflete, she found that most of the students there already had access to the resources they needed. Undaunted, Lucy began to look for other

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More than 500 Avesta Housing homes are being built in Maine

Avesta Housing is building more than 500 affordable homes right now in communities across Maine, and more than 600 additional homes are in our development pipeline for Maine and New Hampshire. Ranging in scope from renovations of single-story garden-style apartments for older adults to brand-new multi-story workforce housing for families, we are working hard to

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Avesta Housing and Reveler Development Team on Maine Project

Construction has started on a 201-unit affordable housing development in downtown Portland, Maine. Located within walking distance of restaurants, grocery stores, health services, and public transit, 89 Elm Apartments will be home to households earning up to 60% of the area median income. Avesta Housing, a regional nonprofit developer, and Reveler Development, the master developer

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Construction Begins on $87.8 Million Affordable Housing Community in Portland, Maine

PORTLAND, Maine — In a significant move to address Portland’s affordable housing crisis, WNC & Associates, Avesta Housing, and Reveler Development have officially broken ground on 89 Elm Apartments, a new 201-unit affordable housing community in downtown Portland. The $87.8 million development aims to provide critical relief in one of Maine’s most competitive rental markets. Located at 89 Elm

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WNC JV Starts Construction on $88M Maine Housing Development

WNC & Associates is teaming up with Avesta Housing and Reveler Development to develop 89 Elm Apartments, an $87.8 million, 201-unit affordable housing community located in downtown Portland, Maine. The property is expected to finish construction in in 2027. It is the fourth community for WNC in Portland. Last month, the company and the Portland

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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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Avesta Housing named Best Property Management Co. for 3rd straight year

Avesta Housing has been named Best Property Management Company in Portland, Maine, for the third straight year! Given as part of the Best of Portland, Maine, awards, the Best Property Management Company honor is based entirely on votes from the public. This demonstrates the trust and satisfaction of our residents and the surrounding communities, and further

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