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.

The July HomeNE webinar featured Minden’s transformation of a long-vacant historic building into five affordable housing units and a new downtown business. Presenters shared financing strategies, renovation lessons, and the partnerships that helped create new housing opportunities and revitalize the community.




