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Reveler, Avesta top off 201-unit affordable apartment complex in Portland
By Tina Fischer, Mainebiz Developers of one of the largest affordable housing projects in the state celebrated the building’s “topping off” Tuesday in Portland’s West Bayside neighborhood. The ceremony marked the installation of the final structural component of the six-story, 166,000-square-foot building and the end of the first phase of construction. The 201-unit Bellwether apartment complex, being built at 89 Elm St., is a joint project by Reveler Developer and Avesta Hous
Aug 26


Major Portland affordable housing project reaches construction milestone
By Niall Patrick, WMTW The final construction piece of the Bellwether, an $88 million housing project, was installed during a topping-off ceremony. The Bellwether, located on Elm Street in the Bayside neighborhood, will include 201 affordable housing units and is expected to open next summer, according to Avesta Housing. The apartments are open to people who earn 60 percent or less of the area median income. Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau said cutting five months from the c
Aug 25


Avesta Housing and Reveler Development Team on Maine Project
By AHF Staff Construction has started on a 201-unit affordable housing development in downtown Portland, Maine. Located within walking...
Sep 3, 2025


Portland Planning Board approves Bayside affordable housing plan
By Dennis Hoey Portland’s Planning Board unanimously approved an affordable housing project Tuesday night that will result in the...
Oct 24, 2023


Bayside redevelopment that calls for 800 new apartments in Portland clears first hurdle
By Nicole Ogrysko An ambitious project that could add about 800 new apartments to Portland's Bayside neighborhood has cleared its first...
Jun 15, 2023


With shelter closing and apartments rising, Portland’s Bayside awaits transformation
By Rachel Ohm When the developers seeking to bring more than 800 apartments to Portland’s Bayside neighborhood look at the span of seven...
Apr 30, 2023


800 housing units for West Bayside
By Peter Van Allen Port Property this week unveiled a master plan for development that calls for 800 units of rental housing in...
Jan 25, 2023


Developer releases more details on Bayside project with over 800 housing units
By Rachel Ohm The developer behind a major housing project proposed for Portland’s Bayside neighborhood has unveiled new details about...
Jan 24, 2023


Developer plans to add 800 housing units in Bayside
By Rachel Ohm A project proposed for Portland’s Bayside neighborhood could add over 800 units of much-needed housing over the next...
Dec 19, 2022
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