Posted 4/14/2024, 11:11:00 AM
Economic Leaders Discuss Worker Shortages, Housing Crises in NH Regions
- Fred Kocher hosts Cody Morrison (Exec. Dir. of Monadnock Economic Dev. Corp.) and Darren Winham (Econ. Dev. Dir. for Exeter/Seacoast)
- They discuss similar economic realities in the Monadnock and Seacoast regions
- Issues include worker shortages, childcare shortages, and lack of affordable housing
- Innovative solutions being implemented include mixed-use housing developments and a regional housing development fund
- Median home prices are quite high in both regions, making it difficult for workers to find affordable places to live