The shared vision for the existing 5 acre farmstead owner, Dean Held, and son Dru Held, Redbarn Farms developer, both retired, is to provide a 2 acre subdivision improvement district, partnering with the City and State of Kansas for infrastructure improvements (street, water, and sewer) to provide residential lots available to five moderate income families to “open” build a custom modern farmhouse. With the award of the state grant, the resulting homeowner special assessments will be greatly reduced to only $956 per year for 15 years, very competitive and affordable for the home builder. The grant also offers a down payment assistance program for qualifying moderate income households of $20,000. The proceeds from the sale of the lots will provide funds to maintain the remaining three acre heritage farmstead (Lot 6), and restore the historic 102 year old red barn landmark and namesake of the development.