A CALL TO ACTION! YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS HOUSING: BE A P.R.O.!
September 16, 2021
SEPTEMBER 2021 WEBINAR
Sharon Hueftle and Lori Ferguson with SCEDD (South Central Economic Development District, Inc) took time to share their knowledge about and encourage communities to be proactive in planning and doing housing projects. Hueftle presented a diagram that talked through finding your organic process that consists of: look, gather, talk, connect, discover, lead, share, and embark.
The Custer Economic Development Corporation highlighted housing initiatives since 2014, noting the construction of more than 80 homes and 61 apartment units since 2013. Scotti Ross and Stuart Fox emphasized that many of these projects were made possible through Tax Increment Financing (TIF).
The November HomeNE webinar focused on rural housing initiatives in Nebraska, with a presentation from John Madsen and Jon Schmaderer highlighting successful housing development strategies in Stuart. They discussed partnerships, funding approaches, and the role of local organizations in promoting affordable housing.
Creative Methods that Spur Community Revitalization: Proactive Redevelopment of Commercial and Residential Properties in Ord, Nebraska
