Congratulations to Nate Schneider (McCook) and Sue Crawford (York) for their communities being part of the spotlight in this ICMA article on workforce housing.

A relevant quote from the article:

“In McCook and York County, Nebraska, housing work has required more than identifying a shortage. It has required building partnerships, reducing risk, using local and state tools creatively, and staying flexible when the first solution did not fit the market. While the two communities have different assets, challenges, and project types, both experiences point to a similar conclusion: rural housing development does not happen by accident. It takes local leadership, patient capital, practical problem solving, and a willingness to move from conversation to implementation.”