Clearing the Decks for More Effective Housing Development: Local Government Edition
Sheri Alber • July 18, 2025
Clearing the Decks for More Effective Housing Development: Local Government Edition
Discover how Nebraska communities are reimagining housing development in the latest HomeNE Webinar, featuring expert insights from Chad Nabity, Grand Island’s Community Development Director. This session explores innovative zoning reforms, cost-saving infrastructure strategies, and powerful tools like MicroTIF and housing studies that help small towns unlock new housing opportunities. Whether you're a planner, policymaker, or community advocate, this webinar delivers actionable ideas for creating affordable, diverse, and sustainable housing. Tune in to see how collaboration and smart regulation are reshaping the future of Nebraska neighborhoods.

The July HomeNE webinar featured Minden’s transformation of a long-vacant historic building into five affordable housing units and a new downtown business. Presenters shared financing strategies, renovation lessons, and the partnerships that helped create new housing opportunities and revitalize the community.




