(Atlantic, Iowa) –  Officials with Vision Atlantic say they are proud to announce the official groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated Camblin Hills Housing Development. The event takes place 2:30-p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2025, and will be held at the east end of the development, near 19th Street. The event is open to the public, and will feature a brief program, light refreshments, and a unique opportunity for attendees to meet the contractors bringing this transformative project to life. Guests will also receive an exclusive look at floor plans for the variety of housing options planned for the development.

Camblin Hills, located along Olive Street between 17th & 22nd Street, is named in honor of the late Bob Camblin, a passionate community leader who dedicated his life to the growth of Atlantic, co-founding Vision Atlantic in 2022 before his passing. The project will add 142 new homes to the community over the next five years, designed to meet diverse housing needs with a mix of single-family homes, duplexes, townhomes, and tiny homes.

In 2025 alone, 48 units will be built, including several single-family homes, multiple duplexes, and 10 tiny homes (which will be used as Airbnb rentals)—all aimed at revitalizing Atlantic and welcoming new families to the area.

Vision Atlantic says the project is made possible through an incredible partnership with the Charles E. Lakin Foundation and the Community Foundation for Western Iowa. Together, they established a $23 million investment fund, which Vision Atlantic will borrow from to build all 142 units. As the loan is repaid, up to 5% of the fund balance will be donated back to Vision Atlantic to establish a long-term community endowment fund—supporting local needs such as affordable childcare.

Vision Atlantic Board President Christina Bateman says “This project represents a major investment in Atlantic’s future. We are thrilled to take this next step and invite the public to join us in celebrating the start of a development that will help ensure a vibrant, thriving community for generations to come.” For more information about the Camblin Hills Housing Development, visit www.visionatlantic.org or email visionatlanticiowa@gmail.com.

Vision Atlantic is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to empower growth, enhance lives, and build a thriving community together through the economic development of Atlantic, Iowa.