Developer says sprawl is one of Maine's biggest housing problems

Tom Landry has made housing his “life’s work.” Now the Portland-based developer, real estate agent and builder is writing down his take on Maine’s housing market. Last week, Landry released a short book called “Priced out of Portland.” It examines some of the root causes of the housing crisis and advocates for solutions that include doing away with inclusionary zoning and limiting sprawl by adding density to downtown areas. We sat down with Landry for an interview. His answers have been edited for length, clarity and brevity. BDN: Your book...