Housing

Construction crews were busy Friday putting down forms to pour the first basement in 14 homes expected to be built this year in a new housing subdivision on the east side of Phillips. Rising lumber costs increased the target price from $217,000 to $259,000.

Construction crews were busy Friday putting down forms to pour the first basement in 14 homes expected to be built this year in a new housing subdivision on the east side of Phillips. Rising lumber costs increased the target price from $217,000 to $259,000.

Housing development a go in Phillips

Progress is visible in Phillips this week, where several large, fresh holes in the ground reflect major steps forward in a 56-lot housing redevelopment project announced earlier this year.
Traffic within Aurora is being diverted around 9th Street now as crews work to rebuild a portion of the street as part of the Lincoln Creek storm sewer improvement project.

Traffic within Aurora is being diverted around 9th Street now as crews work to rebuild a portion of the street as part of the Lincoln Creek storm sewer improvement project.

City approves Aurora Clubhouse Subdivision

The Aurora City Council approved the final plat for the newly proposed Aurora Community Clubhouse Subdivision last week, paving the way for a project expected to begin later this year.
Kurt Johnson

Kurt Johnson

A win-win proposal

A visionary partnership in Phillips could soon change the look of that community, creating opportunity not just in Phillips but throughout Hamilton County. Jeff Reed and Darren Bartunek announced plans recently to launch a 56-lot housing development project on the east edge of Phillips.
The community has pledged $750,000 toward what would be $2M revolving loan fund.

The community has pledged $750,000 toward what would be $2M revolving loan fund.

AHDC seeking $1M housing grant

A local nonprofit housing entity is optimistically awaiting word on a $1 million grant which, if awarded to Aurora, will create a $2 million revolving loan fund earmarked to address the community’s housing needs.