Plans submitted for workforce housing project on S. Kerr Avenue

Plans submitted for workforce housing project on S. Kerr Avenue

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Developers have submitted plans to build a workforce housing community in Wilmington. Avenue Flats is a proposed apartment complex consisting of 184 apartments spread between three buildings in the 500 block of S. Kerr Avenue. It will also include a playground, clubhouse and picnic shelter. Wilmington City Council gave the project the green light in September, when they approved the rezoning of more than six and a half ac…

Senator Anderson Pushes Workforce Housing

The Oregon Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 1086, a bipartisan bill introduced by Senator Dick Anderson (R-Lincoln City) aimed at addressing a critical shortage of building inspectors that is slowing down housing production statewide. “This is a workforce issue, a housing issue, and a public safety issue,” said Senator Anderson. “Without enough certified inspectors and plans examiners, we can’t build the housing Oregon desperately needs. Th…