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Commissioners back Vitruvian housing pilot and sign support letters for YouthBuild and workforce initiatives
Summary
A Vitruvian representative told commissioners two 3D-printed homes in Chauncey are nearly complete and asked for letters of support; the board unanimously approved letters backing a YouthBuild application and other regional workforce special-project requests.
A representative of Vitruvian updated the Athens County commissioners that two of three 3D‑printed homes on Mill Street in Chauncey are nearing completion and described regional workforce-training outcomes tied to the project. The presenter said partners trained 17 people last summer and that the program aims to place roughly 50 trainees per year as it scales.
Vitruvian requested commissioner support letters for a state "special project" application and for parallel federal grant opportunities to expand affordable housing construction and workforce training locally. The board voted unanimously to approve letters of support for a YouthBuild application and for Local Workforce Area special projects and initiatives; motions were made by Commissioner Charlie Adkins and seconded by Commissioner Chris Chmiel.
Commissioners asked about Vitruvian's plans to continue local work (including participation in Welcome Home Ohio programs) and received assurances the organization seeks to keep affordable housing construction and jobs in the region. The board agreed to sign requested support letters and to continue coordination with workforce and education partners.
The letters of support and related materials are on file with the commissioners' office; the board asked staff to return with any follow-ups tied to grant deadlines and application requirements.
