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A dozen bills, some aimed at addressing the need for affordable workforce housing according to their Republican authors, passed the Assembly’s Housing and Real Estate Committee Thursday, with all but three gaining bipartisan support.

Several of the measures have already been put on the tentative calendar for the Assembly floor session scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 7.

AB 182, would modify Wisconsin’s low-income housing tax credit and require the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) to ensure that 35% of the tax credits it allocates are for projects in rural areas of Wisconsin.

AB 449 would require local municipalities with zoning to permit accessory dwelling units on the property of existing single family homes.

AB 451 would create residential tax incremental districts, to encourage residential developments with the resulting increases in property tax collection used to fund infrastructure investment. That measure passed the panel 12-2.

AB 454 would establish a workforce home loan fund through WHEDA to provide gap financing for new construction or significant rehabilitation of a single family home for the borrower.

AB 455 would establish a grant program at WHEDA for the owners of apartment buildings to offset converting their properties to condominiums. In an unanimous vote, the committee approved an amendment from state Rep. Lori Palmeri (D-Oshkosh) requiring grant recipients to give current occupants in a building being converted an opportunity to purchase their unit....

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Leo’s notes: A dozen housing bills advanced this week, signaling rare bipartisan momentum on Wisconsin’s workforce housing crisis. Proposals range from expanding WHEDA tax credits in rural areas to authorizing ADUs and creating workforce home loan funds. Advocates note these measures show progress, but real impact will hinge on consistent implementation and local zoning alignment. For further explanation of each bill introduced, please click article link.

Ken Notes: Save and share this article. Please note housing is one of the only issues in Wisconsin receiving bipartisan support on several fronts. Many of these issues Leo and I have been advocating for some time now...

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Notes: Leo’s notes: This piece makes a sharp point: America’s housing crisis isn’t a lack of ideas, it’s a lack of policy entrepreneurs who can cut through regulatory fragmentation and push workable models across jurisdictions. Modular construction stalls because every city has its own rules, while housing production funds spread quickly thanks to consistent frameworks and advocacy. If Wisconsin wants real progress, we need leaders willing to champion reforms that harmonize codes, replicate proven financing models, and connect innovative solutions to the communities that need them most.

Ken Notes: Every session I attend is quick to identify the problem, offer great solutions, identifies key players... and stalls when it comes to implementation. We need smaller, denser, modular, affordable, stand alone stater homes. We supply this need with apartments which are small, dense, modular, and affordable. They unfortunately create wealth for the developer and owner but not for the tenant who will eventually try to enter the next levels of the housing market without the necessary equity to take that step.

A series of bills aimed at addressing what lawmakers called a “crisis” in the lack of workforce housing would redirect tens of millions of dollars from past workforce housing initiatives.

Wisconsin in 2023 set aside $525 million for affordable housing development loans aimed at growing the state’s housing stock and getting new homebuyers into housing. But some of the programs included haven’t seen significant use two years down the road. 

The last state budget set aside $100 million for the main street housing rehabilitation revolving loan funding program. Rental property owners could get up to $20,000 per rental unit for upgrades on apartments above retail spaces. But Sen. Dan Feyen during an Assembly Housing and Real Estate Committee public hearing yesterday said only $19 million of that has been doled out so far...

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Leo’s notes: Wisconsin lawmakers are reworking unspent housing funds to spur ownership and expand options for working families. The proposed bills would redirect millions toward condo conversions, first-time homebuyer loans, and new workforce housing TIF districts—an encouraging sign of renewed focus. Still, it is worth noting that real progress will depend on aligning these incentives with local zoning reform and sustained funding.

Ken Notes: I wish we could use these funds for just two thing. First allow communities to buy land and plan affordable neighborhoods with a mix of smaller affordable homes, schools, retail, and amenities. Second work with banks to create low interest for lower cost homes. Imagine a 3% rate on 150 to 200K homes for first time buyers or seniors downsizing. These two programs could be game changing in workforce housing.

Rep. Rob Brooks has announced a package of bills to build on last session’s bipartisan housing legislation and efforts to boost affordable housing in Wisconsin. 

Brooks, who chairs the Assembly Housing and Real Estate Committee, led a series of housing bills Gov. Tony Evers signed into law in 2023. The package sought to address the state’s housing shortage, setting aside $525 million for affordable housing development loans. 

At a Capitol press conference yesterday, Brooks joined fellow Republicans and stakeholders in announcing the latest effort. 

Brooks said Wisconsin is in an affordable housing crisis. 

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Leo’s notes: Rep. Rob Brooks’ newly announced housing package underscores a critical truth: Wisconsin cannot thrive without affordable places for workers and families to call home. The proposals—ranging from workforce housing TIF districts to first-time homebuyer loan programs—represent another step toward tackling a shortage that impacts every corner of the state.

It’s encouraging to see lawmakers from both parties recognize housing as a statewide priority. Yet, while financing tools and zoning reforms are important, they must be paired with solutions that directly lower construction costs and speed up delivery of new units. Without addressing labor shortages, high material costs, and the barriers small developers face, many projects will still struggle to “pencil out.”

Wisconsin is in an affordable housing crisis. This package keeps the conversation moving, but policymakers must ensure that momentum translates into real doors opening for workers, seniors, and families who can’t afford to wait.

As home prices continue to climb across the United States, housing affordability remains a critical concern for both prospective buyers and policymakers.

Over the past decade, persistent price growth—driven by limited supply, strong demand, and rising construction costs—has reshaped access to homeownership nationwide. Recent data from the National Association of Realtors shows that while inventory has improved modestly, middle-income households still face significant gaps in affordability. As of early 2025, buyers earning around $75,000 annually could afford just 21% of listings—less than half the share available to them before the pandemic.

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Leo’s notes: National housing data confirms what Wisconsin residents already feel: homeownership is slipping further out of reach. With the median Wisconsin home price at $330,342 and average new construction costs topping $287,000 per unit, our state is building above the national cost curve while still not producing enough supply. Nearly half of new units here are multi-family, which helps, but unless we expand affordable starter homes and embrace cost-efficient construction, middle-income families will remain priced out. The numbers are clear—Wisconsin must act boldly to close its affordability gap.

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Leo’s notes: Rural innovation at its best—tying affordable housing to workforce training in Hayward, St. Croix Falls, and Hurley. By pairing safe homes with mobile education labs, Northwood Tech and Impact Seven are addressing two of the most urgent challenges facing small communities: housing shortages and skilled worker gaps. This $46 million investment isn’t just about bricks and mortar—it’s about keeping families rooted, local economies resilient, and the rural Midwest competitive.

BROWN COUNTY (WLUK) -- From Howard and Suamico to Hobart, Rockland and De Pere, nearly 40 Brown County homes are going on display this weekend -- and one is making history.

The Brown County Home Builders Association is hosting its annual fall showcase of homes. All 37 on the tour are new construction, but one is an entirely new concept.

Home #33, at 940 Ricky Drive, is a Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity home in the newly constructed Habitat Homestead...

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Leo’s notes: At 940 Ricky Drive in Green Bay’s new Habitat Homestead, the modest, 1,200-square-foot home demonstrates that affordability and quality can go hand in hand. With 13 homes planned, this development shows how community partnerships and volunteers can directly tackle the shortage of low- to moderate-income housing. By featuring Habitat in the same spotlight as market-rate homes, the Showcase reinforces a critical truth: attainable housing belongs at the center of our housing conversation.

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Leo’s notes: Winnebago County’s housing market highlights the growing affordability crisis, with home values up 75% in five years and fewer than 40 listings under $200,000. Local zoning reforms and new developments show progress, but rising costs and labor shortages keep first-time buyers on the margins—a challenge and model to watch statewide...

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Construction is underway on a $23 million affordable housing development that will provide 70 accessible apartments for La Crosse residents, with half specifically designated for people with disabilities.

Haven on Main represents a collaborative effort between Haven for Special People, CouleeCAP, and Gerrard Corporation to address the community`s need for accessible, independent living options.

The development will feature 70 units, all designed with accessibility in mind...

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Leo’s notes: La Crosse’s new Haven on Main is a $23 million milestone for both affordable housing and disability inclusion. By dedicating half its 70 accessible units to residents with disabilities, this project redefines independence and community living while integrating renewable energy for long-term affordability. It’s a model of collaboration and equity that other Wisconsin cities should be watching closely.

MADISON, Wis. — Construction has started on a project to replace aging public housing in downtown Madison.

Over the next ten years, eight new apartment buildings will be built on what’s known as the Triangle. It’s a neighborhood bordered by Regent Street on the North, South Park Street on the West and West Washington Avenue on the Southeast.

“It’s right downtown, right between parks, the downtown health care,” said Dan Johns, redevelopment project manager with the Community Development Authority (CDA). “It really is everything that you’d want in a downtown site. It’s been public housing now for about 60 years.”....

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Leo’s notes: Madison’s Triangle redevelopment is more than a housing project—it’s a chance to repair past harms while setting a new standard for inclusive growth. By replacing 340 aging apartments with 1,200 modern, affordable units, the city and CDA are directly addressing today’s housing crunch while honoring the legacy of Greenbush families displaced decades ago. With amenities like a library, food pantry, and community space, this project reflects a forward-looking model: affordable housing as infrastructure for dignity, stability, and neighborhood vitality.

Partnering Together of Portage County`s mission is to ensure people experiencing housing issues have access to “coordinated, compassionate, and effective services.”

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STEVENS POINT – A new coalition of community organizations, faith communities, and service providers have partnered to provide better support to people facing homelessness and housing insecurity.

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Ken Notes: It does take a team. Remember developers and builders, manufactured home, Planners, and finance institutions, and elected officials all need a seat at the table.

VERNON COUNTY, Wis. — Weeks after Milwaukee rolled out a new initiative to spur more affordable housing and Madison unveiled new plans for more residential housing solutions, smaller, more rural communities statewide are coming up with housing solutions. They all face the same statewide issue: How to develop more affordable homes for more Wisconsinites in the future.

"Vernon County is poised for growth over the next decade," said Amy Oliver, the community development director for Vernon County. "We`re projected to grow by about 1,400 people over the next 10 years."

To that end, Oliver said Vernon County is aiming to start adding up to 60 new residential options each year as soon as possible.

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JANESVILLE — The Rock County Board has approved allocating $300,000 in prior year sales tax to help fund an affordable housing project for homeless veterans and community space in Edgerton.

The decision followed a month-long delay in the vote and the initial denial of payment on a Housing and Urban Development grant Edgerton Community Outreach was expecting for the project at 210 W. Fulton St...

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Leo’s notes: Rock County’s decision to allocate $300,000 toward housing for homeless veterans in Edgerton is both a corrective step and a statement of values. While the funding gap stemmed from bureaucratic missteps, the board’s action ensures the project can move forward, addressing a critical need for stable housing and services. In a tight housing market, this kind of local accountability and investment underscores how communities can turn setbacks into meaningful progress for their most vulnerable residents.

Ken Notes: While we need to provide entry level workforce housing for everyone, veterans offer a smaller market to test ideas and programs.

Increasing needs addressed at recent Community Development meeting

Whitewater’s Community Development Authority Board of Directors gathered Thursday, Sept. 19, to discuss ongoing future housing developments aimed at addressing Whitewater’s growing population. The meeting began at 5:30 p.m. and was held at the Whitewater Municipal Building and streamed virtually for community members.

City officials outlined several housing projects in progress. Harbor Homes reported that 17 of 19 permits were pulled, and three homes are currently listed for sale. These are single-family owner-occupied homes, which help address the city’s need for a wider housing variety. The rest of the homes have been sold or are under contract. Meadowview has three properties available, while Waters Edge South recently issued permits for eight new duplex units, which will provide 16 units total. The largest upcoming project is Hartland Shores, a multi-family development on the city’s southeast side that broke ground earlier this year. This development will provide 32 new units of housing...

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Leo’s notes: Whitewater is adding single-family, duplex, and multifamily projects to meet rising demand fueled in part by record university enrollment. With home prices up 40% since 2021, the city is pairing new development with TIF and down payment assistance to preserve affordability—a model to watch statewide.

Churches in Wisconsin are now eligible for property redevelopment grants from a program organizers hope will spread to other states.

The Good Next Step Grant Program provides congregations with awards of up to $40,000 to create affordable housing or a mix of housing and community gathering spaces on existing parcels. Participants also receive expert support with architectural design, site development, zoning reviews and financial analysis.

“This program allows churches to buy those services to keep control of their land and use that land as they feel called to use it,” said Mark Elsdon, co-founder of RootedGood, a nonprofit group that provides training and productivity resources for faith-based groups, and organizer of the grant program launched in August...   ...Full Story Here

Leo’s notes: A new grant program is helping Wisconsin churches turn underused land into affordable and workforce housing. By funding pre-development planning and pairing congregations with design and finance experts, the initiative empowers faith communities to shape local housing solutions. This is a reminder that housing progress often starts with trusted community anchors.

ENABLING BETTER PLACES: A USER’S GUIDE TO WISCONSIN NEIGHBORHOOD AFFORDABILITY	WHEDA’s Rural Affordable Workforce Housing Initiative	Wisconsin REALTORS® Association
WISCAP Affordable Housing Network	Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources	Housing Authority City of Milwaukee (HACM)
Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corp	WEDA Legislative Tracker	NRA Housing Needs By State / Wisconsin
Wisconsin Housing Alliance	Office of Rural Prosperity Wisconsin Economic Development

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Wisconsin residents feel stuck as private equity buys up manufactured housing parks

Priced out of traditional homes during an affordability crisis, many in Wisconsin have found another way to pursue an ownership dream.

Experts estimate that more than 100,000 Wisconsin residents live in manufactured homes, the more accurate name for what many call mobile homes or trailers — structures that make up the country’s largest portion of unsubsidized low-income housing. Many live in parks where they own their homes but rent the land beneath them. 

But Wisconsin’s government is failing to enforce basic protections for residents at a time when private equity firms are buying up parks to maximize profits, a Wisconsin Watch/WPR investigation found...

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Ken Notes: This is so true and happening across the state. These private equity firms are buying these parks as cash producing assets with no real skin in the game or feet on the ground. If current tenants fail, the firms can put in a nicer park model and make even more money by renting that as well as the lot. We need communities and housing advocates to buy these parks and turn these places into something special. There are great examples of well developed and run parks across the US.

The project is designed to bridge gaps related to housing, workforce development, mental health and economic opportunity

Neu-Life Community Development, a nonprofit providing educational and recreational programs for young people, is raising $16 million to construct NeuVue, a six-story youth and community development center on Milwaukee’s Near West Side.

From career development to afterschool and summer programs, Neu-Life provides youths with engagement, life skills and opportunities to keep them on the right path. This includes participation in culinary, mentorship and annual service projects. ..

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Leo’s notes: Milwaukee’s Neu-Life Community Development is showing what it means to invest in the next generation with its $16 million NeuVue project—a rare blend of youth programming, career development, and affordable housing for young adults. By pairing 36 housing units with a state-of-the-art community hub, Neu-Life is tackling housing, workforce readiness, and mental health in one stroke. This kind of holistic, place-based investment is exactly the kind of innovation cities need if we’re serious about breaking cycles of poverty and giving young people a real shot at stability.

CHIPPEWA FALLS (WQOW) - Members from a statewide agency visited Chippewa Falls this morning to learn about a successful alternative housing solution.

The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, known as DSPS, toured Hope Village. The event is part of their work to explore trends, innovations, and needs in homebuilding. Hope Village provides transitional and affordable workforce housing to low-income people and families in the Chippewa Valley area.

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Leo’s notes: Hope Village in Chippewa Falls shows how community-led models can fill critical workforce housing gaps through collaboration and creativity. As state officials study updates to the Uniform Dwelling Code, projects like this highlight how flexible standards can help replicate small-scale, affordable solutions statewide—a model to watch.

Ken notes: We can do so much better architecturally and plat wise. Open space, bike / Ped access -- not trailer parks but rather small home neighborhoods. Check this out...

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Leo’s notes: Dane County’s housing crisis is pushing more working families out of reach of homeownership, but Habitat for Humanity is proving what’s possible with collaboration. By leveraging corporate partnerships like American Family Insurance and volunteer power, Habitat is delivering homes for nearly $200,000 less than the market average—real pathways to stability for low- and moderate-income families. This model shows that with creativity and community buy-in, we can scale solutions to match community needs while keeping homeownership within reach.

The city of Stoughton Common Council voted to approve a development agreement with Fitchburg-based The Alexander Co. to buy land ahead of the Riverhavn development. The first phase of the project, located on the Yahara River near the intersection of South Fourth and East South Streets, will deliver 122 apartments in 2027, developers said.

The project calls for two construction phases and a total budget of $76 million, developers said. There will be both market rate and affordable units for those making 60% of the area median income; in the first phase, 101 units will be 60% AMI and 21 will be market rate.

THE BLUEPRINT:

• The city of Stoughton approved a development agreement with The Alexander Co.
• The Alexander Co. is planning 250 apartments in two phases along the Yahara River, budgeted at $76 million.
• First 122-unit phase to open in 2027, including affordable housing.

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Leo’s notes: Stoughton’s Riverhavn project is a textbook example of how public-private partnerships can expand housing options while revitalizing community assets like the Yahara Riverfront. With more than 100 affordable units in the first phase and a mix of market-rate homes, it strikes the balance between inclusivity and long-term investment. Projects like this underscore the importance of leveraging tax credits and TIF to deliver both affordability and quality design.

Ken Notes: The math places these units at north of 300K which is high for entry level workforce and again they are rentals.

A group led by developer and restaurant operator John Vassallo has bought a large site near Milwaukee`s Mitchell International Airport for $2.1 million.

The 15.7-acre site, 4747 S. Howell Ave., was an airport parking lot operated by Los Angeles-based WallyPark before closing in 2021 during the pandemic.

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Leo’s notes: John Vassallo’s $2.1 million purchase of the former WallyPark site near Mitchell International Airport signals new potential for south-side Milwaukee redevelopment. While the project’s direction is still open, Vassallo’s track record—including 75 workforce housing units in the 100 East tower conversion—suggests housing could be part of the mix. Sites like this, close to transit and jobs, are prime opportunities to address Milwaukee’s housing shortage while reactivating underused land.

MILWAUKEE — The Annex Group has broken ground on Union at Rose Park, a $25.8 million affordable housing community in Milwaukee. The property will offer 75 one-, two- and three-bedroom units for households earning a range of income levels starting at 30 percent of the area median income to market rate. Nine units will be targeted to veterans. Amenities will include a community room, fitness center and business center. The development will include rooftop solar panels and is designed to meet Enterprise Green Community Standards.

Project partners include Ware Malcomb, raSmith, Integrity Structural Corp., Latimer Sommers & Associates, Terracon, Heartland Energy Consultants, Baker Tilly, ACC Management Group and Impact Housing Indiana, an organization dedicated to supporting residents of affordable housing communities within Annex’s portfolio. Impact Housing Indiana will have a dedicated onsite space within Union at Rose Park.

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Leo’s notes: Milwaukee’s Union at Rose Park brings 75 new affordable and mixed-income units to the city, with dedicated veteran housing and green design standards. Backed by WHEDA financing tools and broad private investment, the $25.8 million project reflects the partnerships needed to expand affordable housing supply.

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• McShane Construction to build 50-unit affordable housing in Madison.
  
  
• The Conway at Huxley Yards is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2026.
  
  
• Project includes fitness room, community room and 63 parking spaces.
  
  
• Designed for Green Built Homes Gold and Energy Star certification.

An affordable apartment community with 50 units is coming to Madison.

Rosemont, Ill.-based McShane Construction Co. on Wednesday announced that its Wisconsin office will build The Conway at Huxley Yards for developer Lincoln Avenue Communities, an affiliate of Lincoln Avenue Capital. This will be McShane’s fourth project with the developer, said Alison Gorham, vice president and director of Wisconsin operations at McShane.

“We’re excited to watch this development come to life and provide much-needed affordable housing in Madison,” she added.

The project is located on a 1.7-acre site at 1846 Commercial Avenue. It will feature 50 units, 63 parking spaces, and the complex will be 72,446 square feet, the contractor said. The Conway is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2026. The project cost and rents weren’t shared.

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Leo’s notes: Madison’s upcoming Conway at Huxley Yards adds 50 affordable units on a compact urban site, continuing momentum from developers expanding workforce housing across Wisconsin. With green certifications and efficient design, the project shows how sustainable infill can meet both affordability and environmental goals.

Like other communities on the Minnesota side of the river, Wisconsin’s St. Croix County is struggling to meet the demand for new housing, even as it deals with rising construction costs and affordability challenges.

A new study, conducted by the West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (WCWRPC), finds that St. Croix County needs to add up to 4,600 new housing units by 2050 to accommodate growth.

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• Study shows St. Croix County needs 4,300 to 4,600 new housing units by 2050.
• Rental vacancy fell to 1.4% and homeowner vacancy rate hit zero in 2023.
• Over 36% of renters and 23% of homeowners are cost burdened.
• Rising construction costs and labor shortages hinder affordable housing.

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Leo’s notes: St. Croix County’s housing study makes one thing clear: the gap between housing demand and supply is widening fast. As with many of our communities, the challenge is ensuring that new development prioritizes workforce and attainable housing—so teachers, healthcare staff, and service workers can live in the same communities they support. Another blatant example of the need for solutions in creating workforce housing solutions.

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Leo’s notes: Milwaukee’s housing crisis isn’t only about building new units—it’s also about keeping longtime residents, especially seniors, in the homes they’ve worked decades to maintain. At this week’s CDA conference, leaders rallied around a bold idea: amending Wisconsin’s constitution to freeze property taxes for low-income seniors, following models already proven in places like Philadelphia. As advocates noted, this is more than a Milwaukee issue—it’s a statewide equity challenge. Protecting aging homeowners from displacement while expanding affordable housing and homeownership pathways is essential if we want growth that honors both community roots and future generations.

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Leo’s notes: Brookfield’s first fully affordable development, The Flats at Bishop’s Woods, delivers 203 units aimed at workforce households earning 50–70% of area median income. Despite political pushback, the strong demand and mix of live-work, veteran, and accessible units underscore the urgent need for attainable housing

BROOKFIELD, Wis. — For the first time in its history, the City of Brookfield now has an affordable housing apartment complex, addressing a critical need for workforce housing in Waukesha County.

"Employees in this area have too few places to live," said Mike Mooney, a Brookfield business owner who has operated in the area for nearly four decades.

The new development, called "The Flats at Bishop`s Woods," is located near Elm Grove Road and Bluemound Road. It represents a significant shift in housing options for workers in a community where the average home costs $460,000...

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Leo’s notes: Brookfield’s first affordable apartment complex marks a turning point in Waukesha County, where jobs long outnumber homes. Redeveloping vacant office space into 200 workforce units shows how communities can adapt land use to close the housing gap—a model to watch across Wisconsin.

Opportunities for low- to moderate-income renters seeking a place in Gurnee will be expanding with approval this week of a 40-unit “workforce housing” apartment development.

The village board Monday unanimously approved zoning and density variations to allow for Liberty Point Residences to be built on 2.2 acres east of Route 21 near the Tri-State Tollway.

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Leo’s notes: Gurnee’s approval of Liberty Point Residences is a win for working families and a model for other communities. By securing long-term affordability through tax-credit financing and deed restrictions, this project directly addresses the gap for households earning 30–80% of area median income. It’s encouraging to see local leaders embrace housing that blends seamlessly into neighborhoods while expanding access for those who fuel the local economy.

Competing vision says exclusivity would limit innovation

Sturgeon Bay’s Finance/Purchasing and Building Committee recommended Aug. 12 that a developer interested in city-owned property at 1259 Division Road on the city’s west side be given a year of  ‘due diligence’ to determine whether the project is feasible.

PortSide Builders is partnering with a Green Bay-area developer, Jim Connard, who requested the due diligence period on land located north of the city compost site and GFL Environmental.

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Leo’s notes: Sturgeon Bay is wisely giving PortSide Builders and partners time to explore a mixed-income project on Division Road, signaling the city’s commitment to creative workforce housing solutions. Pairing single-family homes, duplexes, and innovative garage-living spaces could expand options for a range of residents while making better use of city-owned land. This kind of deliberate, flexible planning is exactly what smaller communities need to meet demand without losing sight of long-term livability.
Ken Notes: One year should give us a couple more rate reductions if inflation stays in check...

Across Wisconsin many employees can simply not afford to live where they work.

This is true in big cities and small rural communities. Both the availability and price of housing is not in line with the needs of those working in jobs that are vital to the success of our communities. Imagine a firefighter, teacher, city employee, service, or retail worker not able to afford a home in the community they serve.

We believe Wisconsin employers will support these efforts so they can successfully recruit workers to fill the thousands of job openings now hampered by a shortage of affordable housing.


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