63 affordable apartments proposed at 41 Ashmont Street
Portland
Summary
509 Forest LLC wants to build 63 affordable apartments in two buildings near Forest Avenue, with only 10 parking spaces. The workshop lets the board dig into site design, parking, and neighborhood impacts before a formal review.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Adds 63 affordable housing units to the city's supply; development costs not stated.
Future residents of the affordable units and the city's housing supply overall.
None identified; nearby residents may raise parking and traffic concerns.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Board - Oct 27, 2026
Two buildings — one four-story with 30 units and one five-story with 33 units — would bring 63 affordable apartments to the B-1 zone, with only 10 parking spaces. The item was tabled at the applicant's request, so it will come back later.
Planning Board - Aug 11, 2026
509 Forest LLC wants to build 63 affordable apartments in two buildings near Forest Avenue, with only 10 parking spaces. The workshop lets the board dig into site design, parking, and neighborhood impacts before a formal review.
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