The challenges that come with finding housing in Door County will be addressed in April 8th and April 9th online discussions. The Door County Economic Development Corporation will be presenting several concepts that are under consideration for implementation. The concepts may not involve housing construction, but could have to do with a variety of topics. Subjects that will be discussed include zoning, regulatory issues, funding, land development and preparation, innovative techniques, and materials for construction that could reduce housing construction costs. 

This was the approach that was decided on after the DCEDC and partners applied to be designated as a Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority pilot community for rural and affordable housing. A housing study in 2019 helped achieve this. So far, the response to the scheduled sessions has been good, and Executive Director for the DCEDC, Steve Jenkins, hopes that participants offer plenty of input. 

After the workshops, a design team will begin selecting concepts for implementation based on feedback, then gather the necessary resources. Jenkins estimates 4-5 concepts will be implemented. 

Jenkins hopes to find sustainable affordable housing for people who work and serve every day in Door County who may be getting strained when it comes to housing costs. 

A link to the webinars can be found on the Door County Economic Development Corporation Facebook page. The sessions will be approximately an hour and a half long. The April 8th session will begin at 6:30 PM. The session on April 9th starts at 10:00 AM.