HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — A Hutchinson group is proposing a new effort to improve housing stock in a low-income area of the city.

Interfaith Housing Services would begin with modular homes on three vacant lots in the southern part of Hutchinson, with the possibility of adding up to 30 housing units in the future.

Ron Fisher, director of operations, says Interfaith wants to have a major impact on the city’s revitalization area, rather than taking small steps.

The Hutchinson News reports  that to get the plan started, Interfaith is applying for a $190,000 grant from the Kansas Housing Resources to partially fund the three modular homes.

If that project is successful, Interfaith will apply for a larger grant to help build up to 30 more housing units, mostly duplexes and fourplexes.