NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TL;DR
The Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation (NIDC) held its quarterly meeting to discuss ongoing housing rehabilitation and community improvement programs. The board welcomed two new staff members and reviewed progress on several housing assistance initiatives, including the Home Rehabilitation program and ARPA-funded Homes MKE project. Key focus areas included community outreach and various loan and assistance programs to support local homeowners.
Key Decisions
- Approve April Meeting Minutes Passed
- Home Rehabilitation Targeted Investment Neighborhood (TIN) Program Update Reviewed
- Homes MKE 2025 Community Outreach Plan Discussed
- Down Payment Assistance Program Update Reviewed
- Next Board Meeting Scheduled Confirmed for August 13, 2025
Agenda
- Call to Order and Roll Call.
- Motion approving the Minutes of the Board Meeting held on April 9, 2025.
- NIDC welcomes Diana “Dee” Kanter, Real Estate Compliance Liaison Officer, and Kari Smith, Real Estate and Development Manager.
- Update on 2025 Home Rehabilitation Targeted Investment Neighborhood (TIN) program.
- Communication on Community Improvement Project & Healing Spaces Initiative.
- Communication on HOME Rehabilitation, Rental Rehabilitation, Homebuyer Assistance, STRONG Loans Program, and TID loan activity.
- Communication on ARPA -Homes MKE
- Communication on Homes MKE 2025 Community Outreach.
- Announcements / Other Business -Down Payment Program update -Board vacancy update
- Motion to adjourn and schedule the next meeting of the NIDC Board of Directors for August 13, 2025 at 8:30 A.M., Location 809 N Broadway, 1st floor Board Room.
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