RURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING: SHOWCASING HOUSING SUCCESSES & POSSIBILITIES...
Sheri Alber • November 18, 2022
Rural Workforce Housing: Showcasing Housing Successes and Possibilities
South Central Economic Development District, Inc (SCEDD) has been the recipient of the Rural Workforce Housing (RWH) Funding two separate times. This webinar is showcasing three very different projects that have been completed utilizing the SCEDD RWH Revolving Loan Fund. The projects are located in Blue Hill, Holdrege, and Palmer, Nebraska.
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
