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.
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.
