RURAL BOOMTOWNS: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING

©Housing Assistance Council, 2000

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Executive Summary

II. Introduction

III. Case Studies

  1. Camden County, Georgia
    • History The Boom: Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base "Guns and Butter" Growth Housing Affordability
    • Lessons Learned
  2. Deadwood, South Dakota
    • History The Boom: Gambling Betting (and Losing) on Better Jobs Housing Affordability
    • Lessons Learned
  3. Fremont County, Colorado
    • History The Boom: The Federal Prison Growth Impact and Planning Housing Affordability
    • Lessons Learned
  4. Washington County, Utah
    • History Boom, Boom, Boom, Retires, Tourists, and Refugees Great Service, Little Pay Housing Affordability
    • Lessons Learned
IV. Conclusion

V. Appendices A: Planning Process: Camden County, Georgia

VI. Appendices B: Comparative Population, Housing and Economic Indicators

VII. Footnotes

This report was prepared by Ruth Wielgosz, Terri-ann Brown, and Dr. Amy R. Lategola of the Housing Assistance Council (HAC). The work that provided the basis for these publication was supported by funding under Cooperative Agreement H-21132 CA with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Ndeye Jackson served as Government Technical Representative. The substance and funding of that work are dedicated to the public. HAC is solely responsible for the accuracy of the statements and interpretations contained in this publication and such interpretations do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Government.

HAC, founded in 1971, is a nonprofit corporation which supports the development of rural low-income housing nationwide. HAC provides technical housing services, seed money loans from a revolving loan fund, housing programs and policy assistance, research and demonstration projects, and training and information services.