(Wayne County, IN)--There was discussion about Richmond and Wayne County’s housing situation when the County Council’s Finance Committee met Wednesday.  Even though there are several large projects in the pipeline including the Smith Hill development and the apartments at the former Elder-Beerman site, Commissioner Jeff Plasterer explained that there is a need for more.  "The most recent housing study showed that we have a need for about 450 housing units per year to be constructed over the next five years.  We're nowhere near that total number," Plasterer said.  The discussion came as Council moved $150,000 into the Housing Accelerator program.