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sometimes be neat and tidy, but also have the challenges of chopped up spaces with minimal open concept, old siding, out of date materials, and more.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.
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.
