Mobile Home Park Seeks Rezoning for 300-Unit Affordable Housing Development

Several communities across the U.S. are actively addressing housing affordability through new development projects and rezoning efforts. In Red Deer, a proposal to rezone a mobile home park for high-density residential development could add over 300 units to meet strong market demand driven by low vacancy rates and nearby institutions like Red Deer Polytechnic and a hospital expansion. Sioux Falls is seeing new affordable apartment complexes developed by Mailbox Money, which focuses on providing lower-cost, stylish housing options appealing to a diverse range of residents, from young entrepreneurs to retirees. Meanwhile, in Canyon Country, a 128-unit affordable housing project is progressing, offering rent-only apartments fully below 80% of the area’s median income, with density bonuses granted under state law to encourage affordable housing. These initiatives reflect efforts to expand housing availability and affordability despite community concerns about density, displacement, and limited amenities in some projects. The developments highlight a broader trend to balance the urgent need for more affordable housing with local planning requirements and resident input.