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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effort by Portland Housing Authority (PHA) and Portland Housing Development Corporation (PHDC) to replace outdated housing with a modern,
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Community Resources
As Maine communities grow and change, towns and cities across the state are facing new challenges and opportunities. One of the most urgent is our housing shortage—a lack of affordable,
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Housing Narrative – Member Meeting
On July 13, 2023, More than forty MAHC members welcomed the national Housing Narrative Lab’s director, Marisol Bello, for a rich discussion on the message around housing in Maine, research
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