Housing—an issue impacting communities both locally and across the nation—took center stage during the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s State of the Cities and County address last week, as local leaders shared ongoing efforts to increase housing options and support economic growth in Hopkins County.
Event moderator Jason Vincent prompted Judge-Executive Jack Whitfield and Madisonville Mayor Kevin Cotton to discuss the development of multi-housing facilities in Dawson Springs and other parts of the county and the City of Madisonville.
Judge Whitfield says efforts have been underway for several years to expand housing options, explaining that you can’t have economic development without people. He pointed out that Dawson Springs is home to one of the largest ongoing projects in the county.
click to download audioHe mentioned there are also build-ready sites located near the housing units and emphasized the importance of having people to support all the ongoing initiatives.
click to download audioMayor Cotton also shared the latest developments regarding new housing opportunities in Madisonville.
click to download audioHe said that 22 additional units are planned for the Greystone Subdivision, and the historic downtown library is being revitalized to include 16 executive apartments as part of the Legacy project.
click to download audioThe mayor also noted that last year, they issued over 300 permits, resulting in more than $90 million in new construction.
click to download audioJudge Whitfield noted that developers are investing for good reason, as the rise in new housing signals growth in Madisonville and Hopkins County. Mayor Cotton added that it is encouraging to see the plans discussed at last year’s State of the Cities and County are coming to fruition.
