We Turned A Corner: One Property At A Time...Revisited
Sheri Alber • April 16, 2026
We Turned a Corner: One Property At A Time...Revisited
This 90th HomeNE Learning Network webinar featured Rex Adams of Blue Springs, Nebraska, who shared how the nonprofit
One Property at a Time has revitalized the community by removing 44 dilapidated properties and supporting 6 new home builds—spurring approximately $1.6 million in new growth since 2017. Rex highlighted their strategy of clearing blighted properties and providing free lots to builders, along with broader community improvements, while also addressing innovative tools like Micro TIFs, and the need to engage younger generations in sustaining revitalization efforts.
Local Leaders, Local Builders, Local Housing Solutions.
From building a few homes to building entire subdivisions, Jordan McHargue shares how steady growth, smart partnerships, and hands-on leadership fueled real housing impact in Central City. Learn how innovative construction methods helped overcome local challenges while supporting efficienct, year-round building.
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).
