Eight-unit infill housing proposals on Purington Way and Dalton Street
Portland
Summary
Two related proposals would add eight housing units each in the RN-3 residential zone — one with two-family buildings, one with four-family buildings. Both were tabled in May, so neighbors have been waiting to see where the board lands.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
No city costs are identified; the projects would add modest residential density in existing neighborhoods.
Future residents of the new units and a neighborhood that gains gentle housing density.
Nearby homeowners may raise concerns about density, traffic, and parking in a residential zone.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Board - Jun 23, 2026
Two related proposals would add eight housing units each in the RN-3 residential zone — one with two-family buildings, one with four-family buildings. Both were tabled in May, so neighbors have been waiting to see where the board lands.
Planning Board - May 26, 2026
Two related proposals would add eight homes each in the Residential Neighborhood RN-3 zone — one pair of four-family buildings on Purington Way, one set of four two-family buildings on Dalton Street. Both were slated to be continued to June 23.
Related development
16 Purington Way Residential Development
Adds eight apartments in two buildings to a residential street, part of Portland's broader push for infill housing.
0 Dalton Street Residential Development
Adds small-scale multi-unit housing to an existing residential neighborhood without large buildings.
16 Purington Way Major Site Plan
Would add modest multifamily housing in a residential neighborhood; consideration deferred a month.
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