Listen "Blackhawk Hills Housing Challenge: Big Ideas for Small-Town Solutions"
Episode Synopsis
S2 Ep 30: In this episode of Along the Rock, host Kaitlyn Blum sits down with Abby Ebelherr and Andy Shaw from the Blackhawk Hills Regional Council to explore how small towns across Northwest Illinois are taking on big housing challenges.From the innovative Blackhawk Hills Housing Design Competition—funded by an AARP Community Challenge Grant—to projects improving walkability, economic development, and trail planning, Abby and Andy share how their team is helping communities grow stronger, more connected, and future-ready.💡 Discover how creative design and collaboration are bringing new life to small-town living in the Sauk Valley region.#AlongTheRock #BlackhawkHills #CommunityDevelopment #HousingInnovation #RuralIllinois #SmallTownSolutions #SaukValley🎧 Listen to the full podcast and explore more at https://theradar.online🎤 Timestamps & Highlights:0:34 - What is Blackhawk Hills Regional Council?3:01 - BHRC Housing Design Competition7:20 - Community Involvement and Ongoing ProjectsCheck out The Radar Free Press and Follow us on all social media platforms below:FacebookYouTubeSpotifyApple PodcastsiHeart RadioRumbleTikTokXInstagramThreads#community #illinois #blackhawkhillsregionalcouncil #housingmarket #architecture #competition #alongtherock #podcast #radarfreepress
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