YNDC showcases new homes for sale in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation (YNDC) and its partners continue to build new, affordable homes in the city and address a critical housing shortage.
On Mineral Springs Avenue on Youngstown's South Side, empty lots have been turned into something livable and affordable.
It is all thanks to YNDC and the Mahoning County Land Bank through the Welcome Home Ohio program. The state-funded program allows the homes to be sold for 80 percent or less than the average median income.
The homes — located at 726, 730, and 738 Mineral Springs Avenue — have been listed for sale. Each home has three bedrooms and two and a half baths and is selling for $180,000.
Debora Flora, executive director of the Mahoning County Land Bank, said stability is important.
'Having a place to call home makes not only your job more stable but also the education of children, economic stability — you need a place to call home in order to achieve the other things as well,' she said.
Revitalization includes conservation efforts. YNDC is planting new trees and removing dead trees on lots.
'Healthy trees make healthy neighborhoods. They're definitely an important part of our neighborhood infrastructure — providing shade for folks so that they can enjoy the outdoors, helping to reduce our energy costs, keep our homes cool in the summer. They actually can improve mental health and well-being. Even studies have shown that healthy tree-lined streets help reduce crime,' said Jack Daugherty, neighborhood stabilization director for YNDC.
YNDC and the Mahoning County Land Bank have 19 more new construction projects pending through next year.
For more information on homes listed for sale, visit YNDC's website.
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