HOUSING SUCESS STORIES: CITY OF NORFOLK, NEBRASKA
March 18, 2021
MARCH 2021 WEBINAR
Gary Bretschneider, the Executive Director of the City of Norfolk Housing Agency, and Tom Higginbotham, the Executive Director of the Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District, shared about their journey with infill revitalization. They discussed that every town has those houses that are condemned, dangerous, and an eye-sore for the community. Bretschneider and Higginbotham shared multiple success stories of the process to tear down and clean up properties for new housing construction.
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
