elaborates, “There’s a real need for housing there. We’re wanting to attract those professionals that are going to be working at the hospital and other areas.” Noting that a developer is interested in adding 100 new units, he says that water infrastructure improvements are crucial to move forward with residential development. “We’re in need of housing in the Belpre, Warren and Beverly area, and there are water associations that have moratoriums in certain places, because they need to improve their infrastructure before they can take on any more residential customers.” county-owned property, surrounding a levy funded county home. Schilling suggests,“If we can provide some affordable housing options when it comes to our seniors, then that has the ability to open up inventory for the younger couple that’s just starting out, to be able to get into those homes that are in the 100 to $200,000 range.” Along with this, infrastructure improvements are being made to facilitate housing development, especially in the growing city of Belpre. Schilling 137 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 11 WASHINGTON COUNTY, OH
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