Parsons’ focus in 2023 is housing

Housing is Parsons’ economic development priority in 2023. Jeremy Hill, director of the Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR) at Wichita State University, Jonathan Norris, a research economist at CEDBR, and Jim Zaleski, economic development director for Parsons, presented information during Tuesday morning’s community outlook event at the Wall Family Center, 2605 Main St. Hill reviewed the state forecast, Norris discussed the regional outlook while Zaleski presented Labette County information. Over a dozen people attended. Housing was the focal point of the event’s discussions. “Where we really feel we can make a difference is in housing,” Zaleski said. He presented a three-legged stool model for housing, identifying three key areas of in-fill, new construction and demolition.
Source: Parsons Sun