OWENSBORO, KY (WFIE) -
It's the make-over of Mechanicsville, as work continues on a new housing development in the Owensboro neighborhood. Construction is starting to begin on the new cottages of Mechanicsville.
Janice and Dani Duncan live a few blocks away from where the Omega Street extension is taking place.
Janice says she thinks the homes will be good for the neighborhood, but on one big condition.
"If they can afford them. Yes."
Construction on the Omega Street extension is in full force. As soon as the road is ready, homes will start to take shape.
The extension will have many benefits.
"It's going to increase response times for emergency services, plus give a nice, new attractive entry into the neighborhood, and with the extra property that we have along the roadway, it's given us the opportunity to construct affordable housing," said Keith Free with Owensboro Community Development.
The extension will connect to McFarland Avenue at the intersection of Washington Avenue.
The Duncans are both excited about what could come along with new homes and new neighbors.
"It's a great idea," Janice said. "It'll be a bigger community and a lot of other people living around here."
All homes will be leased for 15 years and at the end of that time, the resident will have the option to buy.
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All homes will be leased for 15 years and at the end of that time, the resident will have the option to buy.
