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A developer has backed out of a proposed plan to turn the property at 3 Middle St. in Lewiston into condominiums.
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LEWISTON A developer has pulled out of a proposed condominium project near Central Maine Medical Center, but could return in the future with revised plans.
Earlier this month, Portland-based Hardypond Development was under contract to purchase the historic property at 3 Middle St. with plans to build 74 market-rate units, but has since backed away from the plan.
Despite the news this week, the Planning Board asked city staff to review the zoning and potential issues in the area in hopes of spurring future development. The neighborhood is expecting a large housing complex on Avon Street, and officials said the area is in need of significant infrastructure improvements.
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The former Pineland Lumber Co., foreground, along the banks of the Androscoggin River in Lewiston, is the site of a proposed large housing development. The former Lewiston Machine Co. building at 3 Middle St., which may be turned into condominiums, can be seen at center right.
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LEWISTON A Portland developer has approached the city about building a 74-unit condominium complex near Central Maine Medical Center, but a zone change is needed for it to move forward.
The Planning Board will take up the proposed zone change this month after the City Council voted to initiate the process last week. The developer is asking the City Council to shift the property from the Urban Enterprise district to Centreville, which allows for a higher density.