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ROGERS CITY

Utilizing predevelopment assistance has helped tremendously with lowering costs to offset the budget hit caused by construction. Vital concept and design outputs with affordable options have aided in projects moving forward. Rogers City was connected with an architect who provided community leaders with renderings, realistic cost estimates, and plans for additional projects beyond what’s already in the works. Several sites have also been able to submit grant applications—something that would not have been possible without the program. According to Hefele, small communities should be prepared for these types of obstacles and should expect to put in tons of work—work that will be worth it in the long run.

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