Solutions
Total 27 Posts
Chamberlain gives away land to spur new housing development
Some years, the town of 2,500 added just 1 home, prompting city leaders to invest taxpayer money and resources to jump-start housing development.
Housing solutions: Engage South Dakota
A list of entities and programs that can assist in developing or obtaining housing as well as links to News Watch reporting on housing solutions.
'Tunnel farming' extends growing season by 4 months
A March-to-December growing season in South Dakota? Above-ground plastic buildings expand crop outputs and product quality.
Boys and Girls Clubs innovating after budget shortfalls
The reservation programs are finding solutions in a budget flux: "Yes, the funding has been cut, but so what? These kids are getting it done anyway, and the Boys and Girls Club isn't going anywhere."
Redfield rebuilds housing stock: 1 lot and 1 house at a time
Small towns may have to tackle a small project first in order to encourage larger developments down the road.
How Wall is building a model to encourage housing growth
A team effort, optimistic attitude and innovative leadership put Wall at the forefront of new efforts to develop housing and pave the way for economic and population growth in rural South Dakota.
Residents stand ready to help plan the future of Watertown
H20-50 is a citizen-led planning process: "Being involved in the community and helping shape the future for our family and our children, that's super important."