dawson estates successful project showcase

DAWSON ESTATESSUCCESSFUL PROJECT SHOWCASE

Deb Jensen, Dawson Area Development

CROWN Project

Project of 15 homes in three different cities

Came about through a collaborative effort

Process

First application to NIFA in September 2006 was unsuccessful

Developer and DAD Housing committee persisted

By November 2009 all 15 homes occupied

Some locations have a waiting list

Innovative Points Applicant for FIT funds (trust funds) was

Dawson County Their willingness to be overall applicant

made homes possible in Lexington, Cozad, and Gothenburg

Different approach for CROWN project required cooperation from many entities and people

Dawson Estates Ribbon Cutting

Interior 3 bedroom 2 bathroom Double car garage All appliances furnished Security system Once-a-year general cleaning

provided by management

Home Interior

Exterior

Sod, trees, and sprinkler system installed

Playground equipment furnished in backyards

Home Exterior

Side yard in Lexington

Backyards in Lexington

Cozad Homes

Lexington Homes

Gothenburg Homes

Spec Homes•Speculative Home: built by the developer as part of the CROWN project•One each in Gothenburg, Cozad, and Lexington