54-unit all-affordable development proposed at 879 Congress Street
Summary
Portland Housing Development Corporation's seven-story, fully affordable project near Maine Med adds 54 deed-restricted units, ground-floor retail, and a public plaza to a corridor that already has large parking garages and heavy traffic.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Adds 54 affordable units to the city's housing stock; construction may be two to three years out pending tax credit financing.
Low- and moderate-income households who would occupy the 54 deed-restricted affordable units.
Neighbors raised concerns about plaza shadowing, garage headlights, rooftop equipment noise, and the risk of long-term vacant retail.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Board - Jul 28, 2026
Portland Housing Development Corporation's seven-story, fully affordable project near Maine Med adds 54 deed-restricted units, ground-floor retail, and a public plaza to a corridor that already has large parking garages and heavy traffic.
Housing & Economic Development Committee - Jun 2, 2026
The Portland Housing Authority was set to brief the committee on its projects and the obstacles standing in the way of building more affordable housing.
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