Community

Development

Alternatives, Inc.

 

Mission Statement

The purpose of CDA is to create affordable housing through the careful planning of community economic development and the thoughtful use of natural and human resources.  CDA is organized exclusively for charitable purposes, including the production of affordable housing, lessoning the burdens of government, and combating community deterioration.

 

Scope

To accomplish its purpose, the scope of services provided by the CDA to the communities of Crawford County and Southwest Wisconsin shall be to:

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·        Generate new housing opportunities through construction, site development, and conversion initiatives.

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·        Preserve the viability of current housing through financial assistance to maintain and upgrade existing living units. 

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·        Assist communities with the marketing of existing economic development assets.

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·        Provide support to communities for economic development planning; including land acquisition, infrastructure improvements, and smart-growth strategies.

 

Activities Self-Help Housing

Community Development Block Grant Administration

Housing Preservation Grant Administration

Grant County Hazards Mitigation Plan

Crawford Tourism Committee

 

Board of Directors

Joe Atkins (Chair) - Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin

Richard Bell (Vice Chair) - Eastman, Wisconsin

Deborah Johnson (Treas.) - Seneca, Wisconsin

David Todd (Sec.) - Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin

Joe Lehnen - Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin

Bruce Zinkel - Wauzeka, Wisconsin

Jerry Raha - Gays Mills, Wisconsin

Laurel Hestetune - Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin

Julie Olson - Ferryville, Wisconsin

 

Contacts Dale Klemme, Executive Director     dklemme@developmentplanning.net

Lori Bekkum, Office Manager           lbekkum@developmentplanning.net

Eric Frydenlund, Technical Writer    efryden@developmentplanning.net

Community Development Alternatives, Inc.

315 E. Cedar

PO Box 72

Prairie du Chien, WI  53821

608.326.7333

info@developmentplanning.net