Can a modular housing factory transform North Minneapolis? Former NBA star Devean George says yes

The impacts of modular housing have been well documented over the past two decades. Units can be built inside a climate-controlled factory, then shipped to the site. This can help reduce construction costs, speed up the building process and keep workers on the job all year long. The University of Minnesota’s Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center’s Job Creation Team even predicted modular housing manufacturing would be one of the top career opportunities, while adding room to the...