A diverse type of affordable housing is necessary to meet the needs of seniors, single parents, people with disabilities and singles. George Helwig, former Director of Housing Development of the LACLT
Belknap County received funds on behalf of the Laconia Area Community Land Trust (LACLT) to rehabilitate the Mechanic Street School, creating six affordable housing units. (4-one bedroom and 2- two bedrooms.) The project is slated to be completed in mid-2006.