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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 13 J U LY 1 1 , 2 0 2 2 F O C U S A U G U S TA / WAT E R V I L L E / C E N T R A L M A I N E "I am in support of bringing more housing to this region and in support of a housing project that builds on com- munity and sets them up for success in living a healthy life," he wrote. Among the project's critics, long- time resident Veronica Dumont voiced concern that the project could lead to an increase in traffic. She also noted that the road currently doesn't accommodate adequate breakdown lanes or safe walk- ing or biking conditions. While the Flatley Co. is proceeding with its planned project, the pandemic and uncertain economic environment have prompted Saxon Partners LLC of Hingham, Mass., to pause a fully permitted project to build two three- story buildings with 250 apartments on 15 acres. Bass, the attorney for Saxon partners on the project, says that despite the decision to put the project on hold due to the pandemic and uncertain economic environment, the client "still feels the Augusta market is ready for this residential project as it would help them meet the city's growing demand for new, modern housing." Business Property and Liability Insurance Products Cyber and Data Breach Liability Insurance Employment Practices Liability Insurance, EPLI & Equipment and Mechanical Breakdown INSURING MAINE BUSINESS — INSURING MAINE PEOPLE We've been in business more than 140 years, and continue to innovate by providing you a portfolio that offers the kind of protection your business needs — today. Visit Patrons.com to find an independent agent near you. INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR TODAY'S BUSINESS CHALLENGES. C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 1 6 » I don't think that there's any type of housing development you could put in Augusta that would not be successful right now. — Tobias Parkhurst developer 1 To date 2 Counted as two dwellings per home S O U R C E : City of Augusta AUGUSTA: NEW DWELLINGS PERMITTED ANNUALLY 2019 2020 2021 2022 1 Single-family homes 22 14 21 18 Two-family homes 2 3 2 2 0 Mobile homes 7 3 10 31 Apartments 0 0 47 0 TOTAL NEW DWELLINGS 35 21 82 49 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100