Scaling Up: Harnessing Economies of Scale to Alleviate Housing Needs
Sheri Alber • July 18, 2024
Scaling Up: Harnessing Economies of Scale to Alleviate Housing Needs
Amanda Engell and Charlie McPherson, McCook Economic Development Corporation, presented great information about housing growth in McCook. A community without a new subdivision since before 1980, McCook is now seeing the construction of duplexes, single-family homes, infill development, and a new swimming pool as a result of intentional, invested activity in the community.
Local Leaders, Local Builders, Local Housing Solutions.
From building a few homes to building entire subdivisions, Jordan McHargue shares how steady growth, smart partnerships, and hands-on leadership fueled real housing impact in Central City. Learn how innovative construction methods helped overcome local challenges while supporting efficienct, year-round building.
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).
