Randall Park Tiny Home Community

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The City of Bangor, like many communities across Maine, has been facing a housing shortage. A 2023 housing production needs study found that the state needs approximately 38,500 new homes to address historic underproduction. In response to this growing demand, the Bangor City Council approved a new ordinance in October 2022, allowing for the development of tiny home parks as a way to diversify housing options. This ordinance provided developers with a new opportunity to create unique housing solutions while ensuring compliance with the same building, plumbing, and electrical codes as traditional single-family homes.

Haley Ward played a key role in transforming an underutilized mobile home park into Randall Park, Bangor’s first tiny home community. The project involved comprehensive surveying, permitting, and design efforts to redevelop the aging infrastructure into a modern, functional residential development. Working in close collaboration with the city, Haley Ward ensured that the development met the newly established ordinance requirements while also addressing site constraints.

Randall Park now offers 30 tiny homes, providing much-needed housing in Bangor. Each home includes one bedroom, a full bathroom, stainless steel appliances, a small patio—some covered—and a dedicated parking space. Several homes also feature loft spaces, adding to their functionality. The project repurposed an existing mobile home park that was no longer being fully utilized, turning it into a valuable housing resource for the community.

One of the most significant challenges of the project was upgrading the outdated infrastructure to support the new development. Haley Ward designed a new gravity sewer system, water system, and booster pump to replace the aging utilities. The site’s existing sewer system required careful integration, ensuring that all components functioned seamlessly within the constraints of the property. Water pressure was another key concern, necessitating extensive collaboration with the local water district. Through numerous discussions and design iterations, Haley Ward and the Bangor Water District successfully developed a system that met specifications while providing reliable water pressure for residents.

The project was a true collaboration between Randall Park developers, Luke McCannell and Louie Morrison, Haley Ward, the City of Bangor, and local contractors. Many materials were sourced locally, and the construction team was composed of area businesses, reinforcing the project’s commitment to community engagement. Randall Park was named in honor of Brett Randall, a respected local contractor and trusted friend of the developers, who recently passed away.

This project was 100% developed privately with no local, state, or federal funding. As a result, costs and budgets were a key component throughout the process, ensuring that quality and the integrity of the project were never compromised.

The completion of Randall Park marks an important milestone for Bangor as it embraces innovative solutions to address housing challenges. By revitalizing an underutilized space and leveraging new city policies, Haley Ward has helped create a model for future tiny home developments, offering residents a high-quality, efficient, and affordable housing option in the heart of the city.

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• Land Development
• Housing

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