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Developing a community has at least two factors: employment opportunities, and available homes.

Employers have their signs out seeking additional staff. The challenge now is where will they live.

RDG Planning and Design, who was also contracted to updated the City of Sidney Master Plan, recently presented findings on its housing study. The study defines the types of households in Sidney, costs of houses, income levels of people seeking and purchasing homes and types of homes needed.

“Melissa Norgard, the former Economic Development Director, spearheaded our much-needed housing study befor...