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 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
In the September HomeNE webinar focused on community engagement and housing challenges in Cumming County, David Branch highlighted the successful Give Get Grow program, which supported local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. He then provided a detailed overview of ongoing housing projects aimed at expanding affo
