A Message from the Executive Director
January 3, 2024
Written by Executive Director, Aaron Backman
2023 was a memorable year in many ways. A new housing study covering all of Kandiyohi County was completed by Viewpoint Consulting in January. It identified a need for 2,555 additional housing units, including 1,580 units in Willmar, to be constructed between now and the year 2030.
Several housing projects that the EDC was significantly involved with were completed or commenced with this year. Edgeview, the Unique Opportunities multi-family project