REHAB SUCCESS: BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO GRANDMA'S OLD HOUSE
January 21, 2021
JANUARY 2021 WEBINAR
Rawnda Pierce, the Executive Director of Twin Cities Development Association and with Western Nebraska Housing Opportunities, spoke about the revitalization of older homes (Grandma's House). Houses of the elderly can sometimes be neat and tidy, but also have the challenges of chopped up spaces with minimal open concept, old siding, out of date materials, and more. Pierce shared her projects where some paint, new hardware, and updated lighting altered the space, as well as some tips to saving money on rehabs.
What comes after a successful housing project? Megan Weaver of Wakefield Progressive joins us to talk through the "after". Wakefield has had a number of successful housing initiatives over the past 12 years, but what is next? Megan is asking the question in hopes that the HomeNE Learning Network can give her a hand.
Dana Village in Blair, Nebraska is a unique project that shows how one man can change the world. Through a need to rid the Omaha area of homelessness, Ed Shada embarked on a journey to start Dana Village. Learn how one man is making a difference in Eastern Nebraska, assisting kids ageing out of the foster care system to get on their feet and find a path that works for them.
Spark’s mission is to help profoundly transform disinvested neighborhoods into prosperous and thriving communities. Communities like North Omaha have vacant, scattered infill lots that have remained dormant for years. The underlying economics that make development in distressed communities unprofitable remain unchanged. Hear how SPARK is activating an army of small-scale, mission-oriented, entrepreneurial developers with intimate local knowledge.
Spotlight - Trades on the Move: Hear from Michelle Lubken with Hamilton Communication as she spotlight a new program coming out the Central Region for 6 Regions 1 Nebraska.
