Projects Coming Soon To Olathe???

The plan sounds compassionate and the effort is championed by a faith community . . .

However, American history teaches us . . .

Subsidized housing ALWAYS starts with good intentions but often ends nightmarish living conditions.

 We hope this development bucks the trend . . . Take a peek . . .

The Habitat Olathe Pathway project at 159th Street and Blackbob Road will allow eligible applicants to own and collect partial equity on their home structures, while the land remains in a trust so that the homes can continue to be offered at below-market rates to future applicants.

The project was made possible by the Pathway Community Christian Church’s sale of land at below-market rates.

Advocates for affordable housing hope the project will be a bellwether for future efforts to put homes within reach for everyone in a county that has seen a continuing spike in real estate values.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Johnson County Commission voted to fund a unique affordable housing project in Olathe

With the county committing $1 million in federal funds, a Habitat for Humanity project at 159th Street and Blackbob Road will allow eligible applicants to own and collect partial equity on their homes, while the land remains in a trust so it can remain available to low-income buyers in the future.