Fort McCoy leaders assist in housing planning during local economic development committee housing meeting

Fort McCoy leaders and team members took time out March 25 to participate in the Monroe County Economic Development Housing Meeting in Sparta, Wis., to support the planning and discussion for addressing housing in the county.

According to the Monroe County Economic Develop Committee who spearheaded the event, topics addressed were:

— Current housing situation in Monroe County;

— Reviewing where the greatest need for housing is;

— Defining “affordable” housing;

— Looking at what other counties are doing to address a lack of housing;

— Funding opportunities for housing the committee might be missing;

— How can all the varying agencies collaborate to address housing issues in Monroe County;

— And what are some actions Monroe County can take to address housing concerns.   ...more

Ken Notes: This is really a Monroe County project. Affordable housing is an issue across the region not to mention the state. MRRPC has been working with communities and developing Plans to address this issue.