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Housing needs assessment underway in Cortland County

4 weeks ago in Community, Local, Real Estate

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CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) — In Cortland County, officials are taking a long and close look at housing needs.

Planning Director Trish Hiemstra tells 607 News Now there’s a strong and urgent needs for various types of housing.

A housing coalition is gathering information.

Hiemstra says the work will take several months to complete.

FULL INTERVIEW: Cortland County Planning Director Trish Hiemstra on Ithaca’s Morning News

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