THE POWER OF PERSEVERANCE: THE STORY OF STUART
September 20, 2018
SEPTEMBER 2018 WEBINAR
John Madsen and Mark Stracke, of Stuart Development Corporation, discussed the power of perseverance how that played into the role of the housing programs in Stuart, Nebraska. They touched on their early efforts with the village-owned nursing home and Stuart Village Manor, Inc and how that lead to a housing rehab where they established a multi-level and revolving loan programs.
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.
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