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Construction Aug 26, 2025

Built in a day: how modular condos are changing construction

A full four-unit condo building went up in a single day — here’s why modular is the right way to build affordable homes fast.

Guidance Aug 26, 2025

Rent or buy? How to make the right housing decision

Buying isn’t always the answer — and renting isn’t always cheaper. Here’s how to think it through clearly.

Our builder Aug 26, 2025

Building homes, building community: celebrating Backyard ADUs

Our modular builder just placed its 100th home in Maine — here’s why that milestone matters for Dougherty Commons.

Neighborhood Nov 25, 2025

Dougherty Field’s 21st-Century Community Pool: fundraising complete

The campaign to build a new community pool right beside the homes just hit its $1.25M goal.

In the news Dec 19, 2025

First phase of MCDP’s big North Deering project gets underway

Construction has begun on Lambert Woods North — 72 apartments, the first phase of a 162-home affordable development.

via MaineBiz
In the news Sep 23, 2025

Dougherty Commons featured: affordable ownership taking shape

MaineBiz profiled Dougherty Commons — MCDP and Backyard ADUs bringing affordable homeownership within reach in Portland.

via MaineBiz
In the news Dec 28, 2023

Portland project to include first-of-its-kind co-op units

NEWS CENTER Maine covered MCDP’s plan to bring both affordable condos and a limited-equity housing cooperative to Portland.

via NEWS CENTER Maine
In the news Feb 28, 2023

Planning Board approves 162 units of affordable housing in North Deering

The Press Herald reported the Portland Planning Board’s approval of MCDP’s Lambert Woods project.

via Portland Press Herald
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