Welcome to the Ideas of March. Over the next couple of weeks, the Source has partnered with Mansfield Rising and the Richland County Foundation to introduce 9 new ideas for a better Mansfield and Richland County. Each day will bring a new idea and a new opportunity. Tell us what you think of this idea […]
Richland County housing study
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Richland County sees increased interest from housing developers
ONTARIO — Housing development was a hot topic during a Richland County mayoral panel hosted this week by the Richland Area Chamber. A countywide housing study conducted in 2023 outlined a dire need for housing development. Based on trends from the past decade, the authors projected Richland County will need to add 2,475 owner-occupied units […]
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Bugs & black mold: Lack of affordable housing leaves families vulnerable
Editor’s Note: This article is the first in a five-part series about the challenges low-income renters face and potential ways to address them. The series is supported by Wayfinders Ohio. Check back throughout this week to read more. MANSFIELD — Nicole Davis used to wake up in the middle of the night, terrified that something […]