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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 33 M AY 2 , 2 0 2 2 F O C U S R E A L E S TAT E / C O N S T R U C T I O N / E N G I N E E R I N G A builder of tiny homes e root of the problem, in my opin- ion, is there are not enough businesses, contractors, individuals who can (or are willing to) create homes that people can afford. Also each region of the state has different issues when it comes to housing. My suggestion is an agency that is dedicated to helping people find homes, jobs, and schools in Maine. Just like the Small Business Development Centers exist for businesses, the same could exist for families and individuals and not income based. In order to move somewhere you need the following: A home, job, school, child care, proximity to basic services (health care, dental, groceries, etc.). In addition to the above, towns should act like colleges recruiting people to come live and work there. Lay out everything they have to offer and why their town is a good fit for you. Current legislation and organizations like MaineHousing are missing the mark on "helping" with affordable housing. [A recent] program is trying to incentivize developers to build affordable housing, requiring electric car charging and solar panels. at does not seem to align with "affordable." People with no/low income don't drive electric cars. Affordable means attainable for everyone! — Corinne Watson principal and CEO, Tiny Homes of Maine Reach out to see how we can help with your next project! ARCHITECTURE | INTERIOR DESIGN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE | MASTER PLANNING LISTEN. INNOVATE. DESIGN. MAINE VETERANS' HOME | AUGUSTA, ME www.GawronTurgeon.com SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS START FROM THE GROUND UP ME 207-286-8008 • NH 603-427-0244 • MA 508-623-0101 WWW.RWGILLESPIE.COM CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING AND INSPECTIONS Soils, asphalt, concrete, masonry, fireproofing, and steel: Reduce potential delays, defects, unexpected costs, and repeated maintenance. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING Groundwater, landfills and tank removal monitoring GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING AND EXPLORATIONS You see what's on top, we'll show you what's below. Affordable means attainable for everyone! F I L E P H O T O / F R E D F I E L D Corinne Watson, principal and CEO of Tiny Homes of Maine P H O T O / T I M G R E E N WAY Auburn Mayor Jason J. Levesque Peter Van Allen, Mainebiz editor, can be r e a ch e d a t p vanal l e n @ m ai n e bi z . b i z a n d @ M a i n e b i z E d i t o r Laurie Schreiber, Mainebiz senior writer, can be reached at lschreiber @ mainebiz.biz R e n e e C o r d e s , M a i n e b i z s e n i o r w r i t e r, c a n b e r e a c h e d a t r c o r d e s @ m a i n e b i z . b i z a n d @ r s c o r d e s Jessic a Hal l, Mainebiz staff w r ite r, can be reached at jhall @ mainebiz.biz