The Coeur d'Alene Tribe has received a $2 million federal stimulus grant to build 10 homes at the site of the old tribal headquarters on the southwest outskirts of Plummer.
The planned homes are to be for low-to moderate-income families and are expected to be constructed next year.
The Coeur d'Alene Tribal Housing Authority and the University of Idaho Bioregional Planning Program, which supports sustainable community development, designed the project, to be called The Gathering Place.
The first phase should be completed by the fall of 2010, and the tribe is seeking additional funds to build a second phase of 10 homes. About 70 families are on the tribe's waiting list for affordable housing.
HUD awarded 50 grants totaling $100 million to American Indian tribes across the country. The grants are intended to help tribes improve the quality of their housing stock, develop viable communities, promote energy efficiency, and create jobs, says HUD secretary Shaun Donovan.
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I'm not sure if that is good or bad. I will asume it well help the local economy, CORRECT.
Correct, I think it's good and will help the economy. The tribe is very vibrant here, and a very good "neighbor".
Janna, it is nice to hear that the Government is doing something good for a change, hope the people that get this will build quality construction rather then substandard.
Janna that is good news indeed and great to hear that they bare good neighbors! My wife and children are part Chickasaw (enough to vote in all tribal elections and take part in the community)
Hi Janna, its great to hear things like these, especially when it helps your local economy.
We are a little short on tribal land here...just an expanding casino...sounds like a good hit to your economy with construction jobs yahooooo !