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Housing policy, market intelligence, and factory-built housing strategy from Chris "Lane" Nicely, President & CEO of LANE Associates.
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Field Work
Real communities. Real families. A sample of the on-the-ground work LANE Associates has been part of — placing factory-built homes where they belong, in neighborhoods across America.
InfillSeven different factory-built homes from six different homebuilding facilities converted an empty block in North Corktown (Detroit) into an energetic community. Sited on a Community Land Trust (CLT), it is one of the first of its kind in SE Michigan. Together with the Gilbert Family Foundation and Detroit Justice Center, it became a reality.
Scattered LotsWorking with BCL of Texas (non-profit housing organization) and Next Step Network to place workforce housing into LaGrange, TX.
Scattered LotsWorking with Chicanos Por La Causa in Phoenix, AZ while CEO of Next Step Network, we collaborated on the siting of this home as an example of what is possible with factory-built housing.
InfillAn effort to create more homeownership opportunities for working families in Jackson, MS — converting blighted areas and providing attainable housing for middle and lower income families. Sold as real property, allowing appreciation and equity growth by its owners. Down Payment Assistance (DPA) is available from various sources up to $40,000.
Scattered LotsAn initial effort in San Bernardino, CA with NPHS (non-profit housing) and Next Step Network to re-populate areas of San Bernardino with affordable housing. The program was so successful, NPHS established a retailer to continue the work moving forward, placing more homes in the area.
Scattered SitesA demonstration in the Tampa Bay area of how factory-built housing can make a difference to a neighborhood and enhance the value of the surrounding homes.
Chris "Lane" Nicely
President & CEO, LANE Associates
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