Chebeague Housing Conversation by https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e Made with the strength to succeed en-us 2022-01-28 22:17:16 UTC 2025-10-02 02:14:10 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3e0.png ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030210373 How do you prioritize who gets available housing? ]]> 2022-02-04 22:10:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030210373 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030210676 What is the market demand? Who is looking for houses and what can they afford? ]]> 2022-02-04 22:11:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030210676 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030210826 Are there private efforts to create housing? ]]> 2022-02-04 22:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030210826 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030211395 How many people can the aquifer support? ]]> 2022-02-04 22:12:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030211395 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030211591 What are the biggest barriers to housing development? ]]> 2022-02-04 22:12:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030211591 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030211818 What is the will of the community to buy into affordable housing? ]]> 2022-02-04 22:12:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030211818 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030211990 What is the selection process for limited housing resources? ]]> 2022-02-04 22:13:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030211990 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030213025 Is there a way to ensure that homes are bought by year-round residents? ]]> 2022-02-04 22:13:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030213025 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030213550 Have we had any discussion of creating "tiny house" communities? ]]> 2022-02-04 22:13:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030213550 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030213834 What might we learn by studying the island community as it was 100-150 years in the past? ]]> 2022-02-04 22:14:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030213834 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030214007 What are the current demographic trends]]> 2022-02-04 22:14:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030214007 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030214242 How can we keep the school populated to make it attractive to young families? ]]> 2022-02-04 22:14:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030214242 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030214455 What are the zoning restrictions/opportunities? ]]> 2022-02-04 22:15:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030214455 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030214611 How can affordability be controlled? ]]> 2022-02-04 22:15:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030214611 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030214864 Year-round houses for journeymen and trades people]]> 2022-02-04 22:15:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030214864 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030215112 Houses in the $250K-$450K price range]]> 2022-02-04 22:16:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030215112 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030215422 Housing information exchange to help connect available rentals with people looking to rent]]> 2022-02-04 22:16:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030215422 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030220372 Affordable Housing]]> 2022-02-04 22:21:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030220372 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030220626 Housing Trust or Municipal Housing Authority]]> 2022-02-04 22:22:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030220626 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030220772 A range of options for a range of needs. ]]> 2022-02-04 22:22:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030220772 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030220930 Zoning to support multiple units]]> 2022-02-04 22:22:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030220930 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030221245 Covenants in housing contracts]]> 2022-02-04 22:22:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030221245 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030221340 Market Research Study]]> 2022-02-04 22:23:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030221340 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030221443 Hydrology Study]]> 2022-02-04 22:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030221443 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030221547 Needs Assessment]]> 2022-02-04 22:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030221547 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030221973 Houses with different sizes: Studio, 1-2 people, families]]> 2022-02-04 22:23:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030221973 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030222419 Identify the priority population for housing access (Current commuters? Teachers? Trades People?) 

]]> 2022-02-04 22:24:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030222419 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030222545 Houses for older residents who want to downsize and stay on island]]> 2022-02-04 22:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030222545 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030222728 Inclusive for everyone- not just the young, not just the old. ]]> 2022-02-04 22:25:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030222728 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030222901 Financing to rent and buy that are creative and affordable. ]]> 2022-02-04 22:25:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030222901 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030223140 Communication network for getting the word out about available housing and housing needs. ]]> 2022-02-04 22:25:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030223140 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030223699 Data on: water table/ salt water intrusion, sewage, island capacity (from a resource perspective, map of critical resources]]> 2022-02-04 22:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030223699 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030223983 Share septic and water to reduce building costs]]> 2022-02-04 22:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030223983 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030224253 Create incentives for adding guest house, garage apartment, or duplex when building/renovating]]> 2022-02-04 22:27:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030224253 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030224583 Housing with shared utilities (water/septic/Renewable Electric) ]]> 2022-02-04 22:27:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030224583 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030224748 Incentivize private efforts to make more housing available. ]]> 2022-02-04 22:28:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030224748 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030224983 Create public/private partnerships and private/private partnerships]]> 2022-02-04 22:28:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030224983 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030225202 Vermont has a variable tax rate that is an interesting model]]> 2022-02-04 22:28:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030225202 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030225395 British style row houses side by side to save space]]> 2022-02-04 22:29:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030225395 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030225623 Establish a housing trust]]> 2022-02-04 22:29:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030225623 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030225811 Focus on rental housing that prioritizes year-round people]]> 2022-02-04 22:29:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030225811 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030226116 Identify someone who will take on the role of managing information and putting together a proposal that can be acted on. ]]> 2022-02-04 22:30:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030226116 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030226385 Tiny house communities "say 6 cottages of 100 sq ft on 1.5 acres" ]]> 2022-02-04 22:30:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030226385 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030226646 Town owned property that can be turned into housing with donated time and money. ]]> 2022-02-04 22:30:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030226646 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030226853 Task Force to coordinate CICA, ECHO, Town]]> 2022-02-04 22:31:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030226853 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030227149 Change zoning to allow for areas of higher density commensurate with resources]]> 2022-02-04 22:31:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030227149 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030227319 Partner with Habitat for Humanity ]]> 2022-02-04 22:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030227319 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030227442 Look to Maine Housing for grants/funding]]> 2022-02-04 22:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030227442 ktagai https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030227684 Deed covenants for pre-negotiated profit]]> 2022-02-04 22:32:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2030227684 Higher tax rates for those who own property that is not their primary residence https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2031534809 2022-02-06 15:43:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2031534809 Could you use the community land trust model to support rental housing that is available year round and where rental costs are controlled? https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2031538337 2022-02-06 15:47:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2031538337 Rentals https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2031706413 We tend to think in terms of low-income houseing, but I believe (subject to correction) that there is a population that has perfectly good jobs but are not (yet, maybe) ready to commit to buying a house. Small "apartment buildings" would meet this need.]]> 2022-02-06 18:32:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2031706413 find out how much land is available for housing and how many folks need a home https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2032936035 2022-02-07 12:37:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2032936035 https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2032983368 Focus on bootstrapping... "doing with" is always more successful than only "doing for". Consider methods of partner-financing, as the upfront cost seems to be a major impediment to land/home purchasing and building. Outside of the box idea: create a quasi-public island bank as an alternative lender.]]> 2022-02-07 13:05:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2032983368 https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2032993387 Dive into creating bricks & mortar without first knowing with some certainty that a specific, well-researched need is being appropriately addressed.]]> 2022-02-07 13:10:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2032993387 https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2032996439 Mainland affordable housing developers. They've seen it all & have perspective.]]> 2022-02-07 13:12:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2032996439 Why is the minimum lot size so high? Other communities allow 1 acre in rural areas and 0.5 acres and even less in more dense areas. There are many lots that cannot be built on because they don't meet 1.5 acre minimum. This is cost prohibitive when purchasing land. If it were less there would be more incentive for families to be able to split family owned acreage to be able to afford more homes. https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2034429967 2022-02-08 01:49:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2034429967 Make the building codes easier to understand. Not clear at all what the requirements are for apartments vs ADU's versus guest houses. Code enforcement officer rarely returns calls or emails so there are many unanswered questions when trying to decide what you can and cannot do. https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2034433943 2022-02-08 01:52:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2034433943 Invest time/resources into an outside consultant. https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2036667357 2022-02-08 23:10:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2036667357 A wealth of individuals with lots of experience: in property development, real estate, law, fundraising. Individuals who may be willing to donate money, land, time, energy. https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2036669467 2022-02-08 23:13:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2036669467 https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2037664932 Other Housing Trusts - both based on islands (such as Mount Desert) and on the mainland]]> 2022-02-09 11:25:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2037664932 Community-Wide Listening Process https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2037674685 Gather information through a community-wide listening process that involves both a survey and one-on-one conversations. By recruiting a trained team of listeners and using qualitative research methods, this could allow us to gather detailed quantifiable data, hear from the people most affected by this issue, and build community-wide support for the process.]]> 2022-02-09 11:32:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2037674685 Survey people on the island who are not on this forum and find out what their Housing needs and wishes are for their existing properties. https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2039083836 2022-02-09 23:53:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2039083836 Individuals who already live here who have economic need who don't typically participate in these forums/non-profits. https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2039204423 2022-02-10 01:19:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2039204423 ECHO https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2039208337 Enterprise for Housing Options]]> 2022-02-10 01:22:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2039208337 Broadband - develop support for simple tech skills w8gvt4djbk https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2039209553 2022-02-10 01:22:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2039209553 CICA https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2039210291 Chebeague Island Community Association]]> 2022-02-10 01:23:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2039210291 The State- find out all the money slated for housing... https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2039210643 2022-02-10 01:23:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2039210643 Municipal housing authority https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2039210834 2022-02-10 01:23:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2039210834 ECHO and CICA https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2039211212 2022-02-10 01:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2039211212 plan social events at the Hall - plays, record hops, pot luck dinners w8gvt4djbk https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2039212665 Anything that bring people together should help beak down silos]]> 2022-02-10 01:25:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2039212665 do current island census - just simple age and a few questions w8gvt4djbk https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2039215815 2022-02-10 01:27:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2039215815 Be intentional about being inclusive https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2039216815 Ensure that any future plans are deliberate in protecting and improving the wellbeing of the community particularly its social connections and natural environment. Include everyone's voice in the conversation, and consider barriers for participation in the planning process or in the final result.]]> 2022-02-10 01:28:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2039216815 We need talk to people who grew up here to understand why they haven’t returned. https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2039217326 2022-02-10 01:28:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2039217326 Island Fellow https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2039231902 Getting an Island Fellow to really do a lot of ground work, information, grant studies, talk to everyone in the community. 

]]> 2022-02-10 01:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2039231902 Jump in to build before we have thought it through! https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2039246659 2022-02-10 01:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2039246659 Find out who needs to downsize or would want to change their house/land to share or make housing available. https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2039254188 2022-02-10 01:54:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2039254188 Tax Incentives https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2043677109 Provide tax incentives for those who rent a property for a full twelve months each year to a year-round family, where at least one member is active in essential services]]> 2022-02-12 12:51:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ktagai/3gn4bs256ixdkc7e/wish/2043677109