From Tiny Homes to Thriving Communities: Explore Innovative Housing Solutions
Does your community face a shortage of affordable housing or a lack of housing options that cater to specific needs, like seniors or young families? You can be a crucial part of the solution! Explore this section to discover innovative strategies and success stories from communities tackling similar challenges. Learn about community land trusts, tiny home initiatives, and collaborative partnerships for affordable housing development. Remember, empowered individuals can create lasting change; your community is no exception. Let's work together to build a future where everyone has access to safe and quality housing.
Dieterich, Illinois: A Small-Town Success StoryCategory: Build Homes, Dieterich
Dieterich, Illinois, faced a challenge familiar to many small towns – in the early '90s, a declining population threatening their school district. But instead of giving up, the community rallied to create a thriving future through the creative use of Tax Increment Financing, or T.I.F. Districts, for residential use. This...
Great Bend, Kansas: Innovative Approach to Welcome New ResidentsCategory: Main Street, Great Bend, Build Homes, Bring Families
Great Bend, Kansas, is tackling revitalization with a two-pronged attack, and it's working! Their innovative programs are breathing new life into their hometown.Program 1: Welcoming Back Hometown TalentThe Come Home Reverse Scholarship program takes a unique approach. Administered by the Golden Belt Community Foundation, it offers scholarships to attract former...
Marion, Illinois: A Focus on Housing and the DowntownCategory: Marion, Main Street, Build Homes
Once bustling with vibrant downtown businesses, Marion, Illinois, like many small towns, faced a decline in their downtown when a nearby mall was built in the 1980s on the outskirts of town near the interstate. This shift led to the decay of the historic downtown area. Recognizing this challenge,...
