Rundown Springfield properties to be revitalized, turned into affordable housing solutions
Tenants will be moving in soon because a new Clark County Land Bank program is transforming old, rundown properties into new affordable housing solutions.
[DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]
News Center 7's Amber Jenkins visited the new developments and spoke with neighbors. Hear more about the county's fight against homelessness LIVE on News Center 7 at 5:00.
TRENDING STORIES:
Bodies of 3 sisters found after visit with their father; Court records reveal likely cause of death
Man refuses to pay $500 veterinarian fee, strangles his dog
Ja'Marr Chase to join celebrity softball game at Day Air Ballpark
Four foreclosed lots in Springfield are being remodeled so they are no longer an eyesore for neighbors.
When the porches are built and the cement driveways harden, new residents will call these properties home for a more affordable price.
Springfield resident Nicolas told News Center 7's Amber Jenkins that he's watched people settle into Springfield for eight years.
As the population grows and housing becomes scarce, the rent is going up.
'Now it's so high. I think it's very difficult for people right now to get a house,' Nicolas said.
This story will be updated.
[SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Hashtags

Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Yahoo
We want to hear from you; Live, work, or play downtown?
Downtown Jacksonville leaders have launched a survey to get stakeholders' opinion about the future. CLICK HERE to take the survey. Survey respondents could win $250 in DTJax e-gift cards redeemable at dozens of downtown locations. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Yahoo
Foster care agency begins donor-funded building expansion, increases access to services
An area foster care agency is breaking ground on building expansions to accommodate its growth. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Isaiah's Place, located at 61 Stanfield Road in Troy, announced on social media Friday morning that they are working with Level MB Construction on building expansions. 'Isaiah's Place has been one of the fastest-growing foster care agencies in the state of Ohio for the last year and a half. Because of this, we have used every square inch of our building to make room for offices, trainings, meetings, Child Advocacy observations and investigations, as well as therapy rooms for our families,' a spokesperson for Isaiah's Place said in the post. TRENDING STORIES: Add Unordered list of 3 trending stories for The foster care center broke ground this week on a fully funded 2,150 square foot expansion. The addition includes a large art training room, meeting rooms, observation rooms, and restrooms that are all accessible to individuals with disabilities. 'We're proud to build for those who are building stronger communities for us all,' a spokesperson for Level MB Construction said in a social media post. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Yahoo
Kohl's to close Butler County e-Fulfillment Center; over 700 employees impacted
Kohl's will be shutting down its e-Fulfillment Center in Butler County. It's a decision that'll impact more than 700 employees. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] In a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) sent to state and local officials, a human resources leader at Kohl's said its facility at 3500 Salzman Road will permanently close on October 31, 2025. While the facility has a Middletown address, it is located in Monroe. TRENDING STORIES: Injuries reported after car slams into Miami County home Child, adult dead after being pulled from SUV that went into pond Bear breaks into nursing home, gets into residents' beds The closure will impact all 768 employees, including 664 material handlers. All employees have already been informed of the closure. The notice states the last day for employment will be September 12, 2025. 'It is possible that one or more employees will remain actively employed for a limited time after the Facility is closed to assist with administrative tasks related to its closure,' the WARN notice said. 'Of those employees who remain with the company to assist with administrative tasks related to closure, all will be separated by October 31, 2025.' Kohl's said a union doesn't represent the employees, and there are no bumping rights. News Center 7 reported earlier this year that Kohl's closed 27 underperforming stores across the country, including two in Ohio, both of which were in the Cincinnati area. There are still nine Kohl's locations in the Miami Valley. You can find them here. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]