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Decatur County presentation flags lack of housing diversity, recommends duplexes and 55+ options
Summary
A consultant presented a housing needs analysis to Decatur County commissioners, highlighting population shifts, about 4,500 inbound commuters and that roughly 83% of housing stock is single‑family. The study recommends medium‑density options (duplexes, townhomes, 55+ neighborhoods) and addressing infrastructure in small towns.
A housing needs analysis presented at the Nov. 17 Decatur County commissioners meeting recommended diversifying the county’s housing supply to retain workers and serve an aging population.
The consultant, Brian (role/title not specified), told commissioners the county has seen population growth since 2000 but faces an aging demographic and a shortage of housing choices. "We have about a matter of 4,500 commuters coming into Decatur County," Brian said, arguing those workers represent potential residents if the county can offer a broader set of housing options. He…
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