Edgerton, Kansas

excellent case study to illustrate that when you invest in public infrastructure, that gets returned in the form of private industry investments.” Making the city more livable through judicious investment in public infrastructure has been in Edgerton’s best economic interest thus far, but housing remains an important barrier to progress towards sustainable building. “It’s something we’ve been working diligently on,” affirms Roberts. “We want more housing. We’ve created quite a few jobs and now we’re interested in finding the right developers to partner with our community and help us grow.” In addition to residential building, construction, which is strongly influenced by the growth and movement of Edgerton’s population—particularly work commutes—is, likewise, on the horizon. “We’re currently working on off-grid crossing for the railroad track, including easements, for our residential community’s public safety,” says Roberts. “That project will allow access to our