keen to capitalize on these trends, creating spaces that combine retail, residential, and public amenities to reflect modern needs. “The mall has had a mixed-use housing development component as part of their master plan,” Wobser says. Over the last decade, downtown Sandusky has seen over 200 mixed-use housing units developed, part of a broader push toward creating vibrant, walkable communities. “There’s increasing demand for housing and mixed-use, especially with the desire for walkability,” he adds. This trend extends beyond just the downtown core, as similar projects are taking root in township areas across the county. However, the county’s approach to housing and development is more than just adding apartments above storefronts. Shenigo explains the role of local government. “What the county government can do is make it easier for developers via infrastructure,” Shenigo says. That means investing in the roads, sewer systems, and water lines essential to any Providing fresh florals, decor, & landscaping services. WWW.CORSOS.COM Photo Credit: New Departure Films 100 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 11
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