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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 23 J U LY 2 4 , 2 0 2 3 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 Around the corner, across Spring Street, nine townhouses — called Winter Street Townhomes — are under construction. A turn at the next corner onto Winter Street finds two afford- able housing developments under- way as joint projects of nonprofits Community Housing of Maine and the Portland Housing Authority. Over 100 units in the Mercy Hospital building will be available in October. e rest are due to open in January. "We have a long list of people excited to move in here," says Jonathan Culley, Redfern's co-founder and man- aging partner. Although still to be erected, six of the townhouses have already sold. Puzzle pieces e Nightingale, a short walk from downtown, is surrounded by tree- lined streets with vintage homes. In selecting projects, Redfern's consid- erations range from broad to specific — from creating quality apartments in Portland's most walkable neighbor- hoods, to the nitty-gritty of apartment layout in a certain footprint. NewHeight principal Chip Newell has been in real estate development for over 30 years. "I like things that aren't easy," he says with a laugh. He continues, "is was a puzzle. It was a big hospital, it had a good bit of land, it had two floors that were underground and dark. How do you come up with the best possible rede- velopment for that?" NewHeight's other principal, Erin Cooperrider, picks up the discussion. "is site and this project will have big positive impact on this neighbor- hood," she says. Portland, ME | 207.773.7100 | dunhamgroup.com Client Success Delivered by Generations of Knowledge The Dunham Group has provided in-depth market knowledge and trustworthy representation to our clients for decades. With a strong culture of collaboration, knowledge is shared from one generation of brokers to the next. This not only helps carry the firm forward, but it sets our clients up for continued success. Put Our Decades of Experience to Work for You. ME, MA, NH, CT, FL | HALEYWARD.COM | 207.989.4824 100% EMPLOYEE OWNED. Integrating our technical skills and expertise, we provide OPTIMAL SERVICE for our clients. C O N T I N U E D O N F O L L OW I N G PA G E » The fact that it's bringing a new infusion of housing, and other uses, is always welcome in the city. — Christine Grimando City of Portland