The Road Ahead for Small Town Housing
Sheri Alber • November 20, 2025
The Road Ahead for Small Town Housing - Rural Housing Strategies in Stuart
The November 2025 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 and community growth. The session also covered infrastructure planning, including water and sewer projects, and emphasized starting small, engaging the community, and fostering economic development.
In the October HomeNE webinar, Jeffrey Tanner of Canton, South Dakota shared the story of the Liberty Park housing development, highlighting how strong leadership served as the “first domino” that transformed a long-recognized housing need into action.
Discover how Loup City is transforming housing challenges into community opportunities through innovative rehabilitation strategies, creative financing, and strong local partnerships.
The August HomeNE Learning Network webinar featured Judy Clark, Development Director for the City of North Platte, who provided an in-depth overview of North Platte's MicroTIF program.
