Homes Are Possible Inc. (HAPI), in Aberdeen, South Dakota, has been addressing the regional housing shortage through innovative projects that do more than create homes; they create jobs. By restoring old homes, building new homes, and developing subdivisions, HAPI generates employment for contractors, builders, and maintenance workers. These efforts contribute to affordable and improved housing for individuals and families in the community, which, in turn, can help establish and maintain a stable workforce for local businesses and employers. HAPI now shares its approach to solving housing challenges with smaller towns across South Dakota.
HAPI’s innovative approach can serve as a source of inspiration for students. These housing projects showcase creativity in problem-solving and collaborative efforts, encouraging students to develop and use creativity, curiosity, and teamwork skills to explore ideas in community planning and development, construction, and economics.
Here is a link to the full article, reported by South Dakota News Watch: https://www.sdnewswatch.org/aberdeen-mitchell-south-dakota-hapi-housing-solution/
