LEADERSHIP: CULTIVATING RURAL LEADERS
July 18, 2019
JULY 2019 WEBINAR
Andy Long from McCook Economic Development Corp. & Cultivate Rural Leaders shared about the cultivation of leadership and how this should not just be applied to adult community members, but should start with students as well. He shared about McCook's experience of taking 15 High School students through a leadership program within the community. Megan Spargo a CRA Coordinator, also shared about her experience with developing leadership in the town of Benkelman by creating connections between multiple generations.
Clearing the Decks for More Effective Housing Development: Local Government Edition
Discover how the City of Central City is transforming housing through an innovative Vacant Property Registry program that tackles blight and boosts community revitalization. In this engaging HomeNE webinar, Michelle Kohl, shares real-world strategies for managing vacant homes.
The 80th HomeNE Learning Network featured Jean Van Iperen, who discussed Columbus, Nebraska’s housing challenges and the city’s proactive strategies to address them. Jean highlighted the city’s 7% population growth and a shortage over 4 years of 387 homes, prompting efforts like zoning reform, streamlined permitting, and investment in new developments, including a 238-unit apartment complex. The city is also planning a new housing study, exploring affordable housing options, and considering mixed-use projects to meet evolving community needs. Participants were encouraged to revisit past webinars for insights and to attend the upcoming session on June 19th featuring Michelle Cole. The session emphasized the value of small takeaways from presentations and invited community members to share their stories for future webinars.
