August 3rd, 2023 by WCBC Radio

In a continuing series, WCBC talks with Allegany County Commission President Dave Caporale about different challenges facing the region.  One such challenge is housing.  The County is currently waiting for proposals to be submitted for the former Allegany High School site that would provide a mix of housing for the area, but is it enough to draw new business and population?  Caporale said it is a key issue in development…

 

Existing housing stock in Cumberland and Allegany County is older which also presents barriers to new residents looking to relocate into the area…

 

Finding real estate developers for the area can oftentimes be an issue as well since they operate off of profit and housing in the rest of the state commands more than it often does in Allegany County…