WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The City of Hutchinson is getting creative to solve the housing crisis.
The Hutchinson City Council approved the purchasing of land on the west side of town, and will partner with a developer to build somewhere between 24 and 33 new homes.
Hutchinson City Manager Enrico Villegas told KSN it’s a unique approach, but it’s what they decided.
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“So this is gonna be unique for the city, and it’s probably a little unorthodox in general,” Villegas said. “But that is going to be the approach that we’re taking to at least help get us out of the housing crisis that we’re in.”
Villegas said the plan is to have the homes built in 2025. If it goes well, the city may end up buying more land.
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