QUICK START FOR NEBRASKA LAND BANKS
November 19, 2020
NOVEMBER 2020 WEBINAR
Consultant for MA Barnhart Enterprises, LLC, Marty Barnhart, presented on a guide to getting a Nebraska Land Bank started in your region. Barnhart discussed the suggested timeline for the start of your organization, creating structures & ordinances, and having local control & regional oversight. Barnhart also highlighted the reasons for setting up a land bank and what types of inventory fits into that organization.
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
