A recent article in Mainebiz recognizes NewHeight Group as a Portland developer working with the city’s new “inclusionary zoning” requirement by providing rental units in conjunction with Luminato. Luminato is the first housing project that satisfies the new ordinance by providing workforce housing units rather than paying a fee to the city. Rental workforce housing units are defined as dwelling units with rents affordable to households making up to 100% of the area median income. NewHeight Group met this […]
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Two of Maine’s finest interior designers featured in Old Port… and NewHeight Group projects
Brett Johnson and James Light graced the pages of Old Port magazine’s January/February issue – being featured for their work at 118 on Munjoy Hill and Luminato respectively. As we focus on the minute details of the Luminato construction process, it’s interesting to think about the future beautiful and functional homes that can be further enhanced by the expertise of skilled designers. Brett of Maine Street Design offers clients two decades of experience in Maine, New York, Miami, and the Gulf Coast […]
Read MoreA Developer with a Passion for Energy Efficiency
Luminato residents will appreciate the exceptional dedication to energy efficiency demonstrated by developer Erin Cooperrider. She was recently interviewed by Green Building Advisor about the Village Center Housing Project in Brewer, Maine. A 54,000-square-foot building, it is one of the largest “Passivehaus” housing projects in the country. Erin is development director for Community Housing of Maine, and has recently also joined NewHeight Group, bringing her years of experience in developing residential projects that are affordable energy-efficient and cutting edge. To learn more […]
Read MoreLife Simplified with Bettina Blanchard
“Living light” is not just about tall open spaces filled with sunlight, it’s also about living without the burden of a lot of “stuff.” It’s very easy to accumulate stuff, which is why we love the ideas and motivation Bettina Blanchard gives on her site and every week on her radio show, Life Simplified Radio. Susan was a guest a couple weeks ago and spoke with Bettina and co-host Ross Goldberg about 118 on Munjoy Hill and Luminato.
Read MoreNew India Street Neighborhood Plan adopted by city
The India Street Sustainable Neighborhood Plan was adopted by the city council. The extensive document posted at the PortlandMaine.gov site outlines the background, history, goals and vision, as well as an actual outline of the neighborhood boundary as seen below. The history is particularly interesting! Read more about the The India Street Sustainable Neighborhood Plan
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