In Episode 3 of our Affordable Housing Series, we sit down with Derek Fisbeck and Daffney Sandoval from Habitat for Humanity to unpack the real challenges—and innovative solutions—behind workforce housing in Laramie County.

What started as a piece of land sitting idle for years turned into a powerful momentum shift after $1.8 million in infrastructure funding unlocked the ability to build at scale. Now, Habitat is breaking ground on 12 homes, including a high-energy “Blitz Build” where 4 homes will be built in just 10 days with help from the community.

This episode also highlights a groundbreaking first: a partnership between Habitat and the Wyoming Army National Guard through the Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) program. This collaboration allows military engineers to gain real-world training while helping build homes locally—a true win-win for both the community and those who serve.

We also dive into the bigger picture: Why Wyoming is losing hundreds of millions in revenue due to lack of workforce housing
The overwhelming demand for housing funding across the state
And how bold, community-driven solutions are stepping up where traditional systems fall short

At its core, this episode is about more than building houses—it’s about building stability, opportunity, and long-term change.