Nashville, often celebrated for its music scene, is facing a pressing challenge: a shortage of affordable housing. In response, local developers are turning to adaptive reuse, transforming old motels into affordable living spaces. Notable projects like The Wilder and The Perch aim to provide mixed-income options, helping to combat rising homelessness and high rents. This approach not only revitalizes neighborhoods but also creates jobs and fosters community. As cities adapt to social and economic shifts, these initiatives highlight a potential path towards more equitable housing solutions.
Why does this matter in Minot? If you haven’t noticed, we’ve got high housing costs and lots of hotel rooms. There may be a model we need to follow — intentionally — instead of watching our not-making-hotels devolve into this and become community problems areas.
