Liberty Crossing Groundbreaking
A new chapter for Mount Vernon
Mayor Matt Starr recalls discussing it with Area Development President Jeff Gottke.
“We realized then that this was an economic development problem that we as a community needed to address,” he said. “Not just for growth but to protect the current employer base to make sure they are taken care of.
City Council Member Amber Keener echoed Starr’s enthusiasm. She noted the variety of housing units that offer residences for current and future citizens of the city.
“This is one more example of growth that works for the city by limiting our sprawl by utilizing a smaller space for maximum benefit,” she said.
A complete Community
Liberty Crossing represents opportunity
Area Development President Jeff Gottke spoke about how Liberty Crossing represents opportunity.
“We have heard from employers across the county about how difficult it was to find workforce. Part of that was affordable and quality housing that fit their lifestyle,” he said.
“Thanks to all of the partners together, we’re able to bring a number of homes to the community that fit the needs of the workforce and the needs of the employers.”
Collaborative partners
Creating Communities that Flourish
“Area Development President Jeff Gottke invited us up here and said we’ve got a problem in Knox County. … We have a housing shortage. What can we do about it?” Mallory said.
“… We began a journey, and I’d like to thank him for starting that.”
Mallory also thanked Starr, city council members and staff, DR Horton, and McDaniel Development Group.
