MANCHESTER, NH – The latest plan to develop the vacant Hallsville School property is a marathon, not a sprint, and
Creating more affordable housing in New Hampshire was already a challenge, but big question marks related to proposed state budget cuts, massive federal policy and funding changes, and continuing supply-chain slowdowns and price hikes may make it hard to find any positives on the horizon.
In total there are approximately 2,288 housing units accounted for in the data – some already completed and occupied and others in process, or on hold.
Although it will not eliminate the great need that currently exists, it is a step in the right direction according to the city’s Director of Homeless Initiatives Schonna Green. The amount of footwork involved in such forward motion requires a lot of attention to detail. It is work mostly done behind the scenes, and often involves delicate negotiations that can easily be derailed.