HOUSING STUDY LITE: OPENING DOORS TO OPPORTUNITIES
Sheri Alber • October 20, 2022
Housing Study Lite: Opening Doors to Opportunities
“Housing Study Lite” developed as a response to the need some communities have for a continuum of options to complete a housing study prior to development.
- Smaller communities have less capacity for complex studies
- The study process often drains ongoing community energy and commitment
- Launched in 2018 and has been used by communities and planning entities to facilitate the housing study process
- Recognized by Department of Economic Development as fulfilling completion as a recent Housing Study for RWHF & NAHTF applications.
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.
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