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V O L . X X X I I N O. X I I § 2 J U N E 1 , 2 0 2 6 22 MEREDA 2025 NOTABLE PROJECTS Wedgewood LEWISTON W edgewood is a cornerstone of Lewiston's Choice Neighborhoods initiative and a rare example of large-scale, community-driven redevelopment in a small city. Developed by Avesta Housing for owner Lew- iston Housing, this 82-unit, mixed-income proj- ect transforms vacant lots and distressed housing into thoughtfully designed homes. Wedgewood was envisioned as a "model block" to replace vacant, distressed properties in the Tree Streets neighborhood with a walkable residen- tial community. e development reflects Maine's values of contextual design, historic preservation, and durable construction. e site includes nine buildings designed to complement Lewiston's architectural character: eight new buildings echoing the city's iconic tri- ple-deckers, and one restored landmark — the Dr. Milton Wedgewood House, a circa-1873 Vic- torian listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Once in severe disrepair, the house now anchors the development, blending award-win- ning preservation with modern living. e proj- ect was made possible by a collaborative effort with its project partners. By blending new construction with neigh- borhood character, Wedgewood delivers signif- icant housing volume and sets a precedent for inclusive, community-driven, context-sensitive development. CLIENT: Avesta Housing & Lewiston Housing GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Hebert Construction ARCHITECTURAL TEAM: Kaplan Thompson Architects, Barba + Wheelock, Carroll Associates ENGINEERING TEAM: Acorn Engineering, Allied Engineering ADDITIONAL SUPPORT STAFF: City of Lewiston, MaineHousing, U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, Evernorth, Norway Savings Bank, Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston, John T. Gorman Foundation, Building Works LLC, Haley Ward, ReVision Energy P H O T O S / AV E S TA H O U S I N G A N D C H R I S T I A N P H I L L I P S P H O T O G R A P H Y