HOUSING Adequate and affordable housing is a constant concern in areas of expanding population. By the mid-1990's, Neosho was suffering from a lack of good housing as more and more working people were moving into an expanding job market. Neosho's wide assortment of homes included many lovely structures dating to the 1800's, and several neighborhoods which had been developed in the 1950's through the 1970's. Established neighborhoods with nicely landscaped lawns and picturesque tree-lined streets, however, were insufficient to meet what appeared to be a growing demand for good housing. Economic development leaders set out to find solutions to the housing issues after reading the results of a community-wide survey of housing needs and problems. With the survey indicating the needs of potential buyers, it was not long before carpenters were put to work. Throughout the community, several privately funded housing developments and multi-housing units were started in a variety of price ranges. With the rise of each new unit, the housing problem has become less severe. Since 1994, Neosho has experienced tremendous housing starts. Many new multiple-unit complexes are currently under development along with ten new subdivisions of single family homes. Neosho should average around 100 new single-unit homes a year for the next several years. Another recently addressed area of concern in housing has been for our senior citizens. Neosho is proud of its Greystone Place project, which is a result of the rehabilitation of the former Intermediate School. This 31-unit project was designed in keeping with our deep concern for preserving the historic buildings in our community and incorporates many of the lockers and other features that held such special memories for Neosho residents. Neosho also boasts several projects for senior citizens in both the independent and assisted living realms.