The Art of Collaboration: Developers, Towns, and the need for Housing

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Episode Summary:

On this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, we tackle what retiring local home builders means for housing in the area, and how that impacts economic development. Host Doug Jenkins is joined by Amy Sealts from the Putnam County Community Improvement Corporation, who shares a how Putnam County is creatively addressing these very issues.

 Doug and Amy explore an innovative approach to nurturing the new generation of developers to meet the increasing housing demands in the region. They discuss how the impending retirement of seasoned home builders led to a proactive movement for the community, ensuring housing growth didn't stall. 

Key Takeaways:

• Retirement Challenge: The retirement of veteran developers posed a potential economic and community growth challenge that needed addressing.
• Community Collaboration: Building relationships between municipalities, developers, and economic councils is crucial for sustaining community growth.
• Strategic Incentives: Utilizing strategic incentives like tax increment financing can help encourage new investment and housing development.
• Diverse Housing Needs: Understanding and addressing diverse needs in housing types is central to aligning with current community demands.
• Slow and Steady: Recognizing that growth and development take time is important for managing expectations and encouraging long-term investment.

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