MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Mitchell Regional Habitat for Humanity has broken ground on two new townhomes along 1st Avenue, aiming to provide affordable housing for two families. The Mitchell Republic reports the project, made possible through a donated lot and partnerships with local organizations, will feature energy-efficient homes with accessible layouts and attached garages. Leaders say infill lots like this help keep infrastructure costs down, making workforce housing more attainable. With a recent study showing Mitchell needs 400 new homes a year to meet demand, organizers say projects like this are a vital step toward easing the city’s housing shortage.