HUTCHINSON, Kan. — In the spring of 2024, Reno County, along with the City of Hutchinson and City of South Hutchinson began a countywide housing study with RDG Planning & Design.
According to agenda documents, after several months of surveys and community meetings, RDG is now ready to present study findings to the three governing bodies that assisted in the cost for the study. Amy Haase with RDG will give the presentation on Wednesday.
The report recommends the following:
Preserve and protect existing housing by improving the quality of rental stock and reducing the number of homes that must be demolished annually.
Leverage assets by identifying new funding sources for partner agencies and expand existing housing initiatives.
Increase production of housing oriented to those 55+ to free up existing housing for young families and first time home buyers, while creating the environment that supports our aging population.
Strategically reinvest in neighborhoods to stabilize home values by encouraging private market reinvestment, building community pride and making rehabilitation and new construction financially feasible in all neighborhoods and communities.
Invest for success to attract young workers and families, support home value stabilization, educate renters and first time home buyers.
The Board of County Commissioners meets Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the Veterans Room of the Reno County Courthouse.