Kimball planning commission looks at housing study

The City of Kimball Planning Commission received an update on the comprehensive housing study at its Jan. 19 meeting.

Hanna:Keelan is the firm that is handling Kimball’s comprehensive plan, which includes a housing study. This extensive housing study includes a listing and rating of all the houses in Kimball. Currently, Kimball is lacking in houses for large families, which are houses that have three to four bedroom.

The study pointed out that Kimball does have a large number of what some might consider “lock and leave” housing. This type of housing is appealing to seniors who travel a lot, or...