Porter Station
“Places like Porter Station are so important for families like ours, because it’s getting to the point where rents are so high, no one can afford to live here anymore. […]
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Congress Square Commons
Description Congress Square Commons is a new mixed-income housing development located at 115 Congress Street in Belfast, Maine. The project transforms a former municipal public works yard into a vibrant
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Freedom Place – 66 State St & 155 Danforth St
Description Freedom Place at 66 State Street and 155 Danforth Street is a two-phase affordable and supportive housing development in Portland’s West End that demonstrates how creativity, compassion, and public
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MAHC Research
MAHC periodically commissions research that informs and supports access to and availability of safe, quality, affordable homes for all Maine people. Whether renting or owning a home, MAHC advocates for
Firehouse Village: Transforming Public Spaces
Located in Oak Village in Scarborough, Firehouse Village celebrated the site’s history by renovating the existing fire and police station into a mix of uses including a local grocery store,
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Developer’s Toolkit
Affordable housing development doesn’t just happen with bricks and mortar — it starts with relationships, trust, and thoughtful community engagement. In today’s environment, even the best-designed housing proposals can face
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Affordable Housing 101
At its core, affordable housing means a household can find a safe, stable place to live without sacrificing other essentials like food, health care, or transportation. A commonly accepted benchmark
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Off-Site Construction – Member Meeting
On February 4, 2025, more than 100 MAHC members gathered for a panel presentation of MAHC Research on how off-site construction can improve housing affordability along with insight from experts in the
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Deering Place
Deering Place preserves, redevelops, and expands affordable housing in a highly desirable and accessible location within Portland, Maine. Deering Place is a 75-unit, mixed-income development that includes a major renovation
Front Street Redevelopment Phase 1+2
The Front Street redevelopment project in Portland, Maine, is a transformative effort by Portland Housing Authority (PHA) and Portland Housing Development Corporation (PHDC) to replace outdated housing with a modern,
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