Forum explores Ottawa housing debate and growth needs
University of Kansas urban planning professor Kirk McClure led a Ottawa forum on housing working with realtors and builders to map a soft market with vacancies yet strong demand for homes. The panel heard calls for a balance of new housing, rentals and renovations amid a seller’s market and tight financing for buyers.
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Kirk McClure
University of Kansas’ Department of Urban Planning
Ottawa
McClure
Betty Birzer
Reece Nichols
Jason Maxwell
Wiseguys Construction
Maxwell
Kansas City
Park
Lawrence
Jerry Thompson
Loyd Builders
Thompson
United States
Pooch Plunge At Forest Park Attracts Ottawa Dogs
At Forest Park Pool Ottawa dogs of various breeds join the annual Pooch Plunge Monday with Templeton a four year old Boston Terrier striking a Joe Cool pose and Riley a two and a half year old mix drawing attention. Bruno a five year old American retriever plays fetch with owner Miranda Gil.
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Templeton
Joe Cool
Forest Park Pool
N. Locust St
Ottawa
Riley
Bruno
Miranda Gil
Sam Sheffield
Rodney
Ottawa Commission Adopts 2018 Budget With Small Cut
City commissioners voted 5-0 to trim the proposed 2018 budget by 79,882 dollars to 49,900 mills, down from last year’s 48.713 mill levy after adjustments. Finance Director Scott Bird outlined a five year outlook, aiming to keep the levy near 50 mills while meeting community needs.
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Ottawa
Scott Bird
City Hall
S. Cedar St
Bird
Lee Sara Caylor
Blake Jorgensen
Jorgensen
City Commission
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Herald
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