HOUSING SOLUTIONS: DED PROGRAMS & WOOD RIVER HOUSING ACCOMPLISHMENTS
January 17, 2019
JANUARY 2019 WEBINAR
Lynn Kohout with the Nebraska Department of Economic Development shared about the DED Funding Programs available to communities. Sara Arnett also presented as a Wood River 2020 Committee Member and Compliance Officer for Heritage Bank about the housing accomplishments in Wood River, Nebraska. Their journey began in 2014 with an OOR Survery; this led to 13 homes improved and 2 demolitions.
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
