Thursday, August 2, 2012

BREAKING NEWS: Dorchester Lands Housing Grant From DED


One-third of Times readers say they want Dorchester officials to prioritize the removal or clean-up of blighted homes and properties.  Now the Times has learned that the Village of Dorchester is recipient of a $10,200 Community Development Block Grant to develop a housing market study.

We at the Times commend village officials and administrators for their proactive approach and hard work in landing the funds to conduct this important first step. 

One person with ties to the Village Board told us: "This development is an indication that Dorchester could see a wave of new housing starts and housing renovations, especially if appeals are made to younger residents to stay in Dorchester and raise their families here. We hope parents will start communicating that message to their teenage children."
 
The Dorchester grant is part of $113,500 awarded by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) under Governor Heineman for first-cycle planning for five communities with ongoing planning efforts.  All funds are administered by DED, but come from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 

Applications for a second cycle will be accepted beginning October 19, 2012. 

What type of new housing would you like to see in Dorchester? New homes with large lots? Perhaps a retro co-housing project like this one in Boulder, Colo.? Or maybe even small, four- or six-plex apartment units?

We are interested in what kind of housing you think Dorchester needs and will allow our community to prosper.

2 comments:

  1. I like the idea of a duplex style community so that older residents in the country and retired farmers can afford to move to town

    ReplyDelete
  2. thats a miracle the city broad members would allow this

    ReplyDelete

Village Dweller checks all reader comments to determine if they are appropriate for print.