About this episode
The episode discusses innovative housing solutions in Maine with leaders from Maine Redevelopment and Avesta Housing.
Host Kristina Egan brings together two leaders at the forefront of Maine’s housing solutions—Tuck O’Brien with Maine Redevelopment and Jennifer Hawkins with Avesta Housing —for a timely conversation on how the state can address its housing shortage. The episode explores innovative policy ideas, including legislation that would help communities convert vacant and underused schools into much-needed housing, and examines the real-world opportunities and challenges of redevelopment across Maine. The discussion highlights how collaboration between nonprofits, government agencies, and communities can unlock new housing opportunities.
People in this episode
Host: Kristina Egan
Guests: Tuck O’Brien, Jennifer Hawkins
Topics covered
- housing solutions
- redevelopment
- Maine
- policy ideas
- community collaboration
Keywords
- housing shortage
- vacant buildings
- legislation
- community development
- nonprofits
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Maine Redevelopment, Avesta Housing
Places: Maine
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