JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The City of Jamestown has moved forward with being the sponsoring entity for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for a potential housing project Monday.

In September, Stride Development PBC informed the city of their interest in meeting the housing needs recently identified in the South Central Dakota Regional Council housing study.

CEO Tyrone Grandstrand informed the city council that they were currently viewing different sites to complete the housing project.

He added the CDBG dollars would be used to maintain the same look as other buildings that can be found in the downtown area of Jamestown.

Grandstrand says because there are no agreements on purchased properties, they are unable to give details on sites they are looking at.

The city unanimously approved to sponsor the CDBG funding on behalf of Stride Development PBC.

Another project presented by Beyond Shelter, Inc. is also looking to tap into CDBG funding. CEO Dan Madler says they would hope to create some senior living apartments in Jamestown.

The first part of their plan involves the Legacy Center.

Madler says they would take over ownership of the condo and support the other 20 units of affordable senior living with rental assistance.

From there, they would utilize the CDBG funding to acquire one or two sites to develop a senior living project.

Madler says they would relocate current tenants to the new, senior housing facility. This would also open up some of the current restrictions at the Legacy Center.

He added they would also look to develop more affordable, senior living apartments outside of their plan with the Legacy Center.

Madler says they’re also currently talking with representatives and real estate agents to identify potential sites for these proposed projects.

The council also unanimously approved supporting the CDBG funding request for Beyond Shelter Inc.