Groundbreaking for Prairie Haus Senior in New Glarus

NEW GLARUS — Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corp. (WHPC) will celebrate the groundbreaking of Prairie Haus Senior on Tuesday, October 20, at 3 p.m. Located at 1003 Elmer Road in New Glarus, the new senior housing development will add 50 rental apartments for adults age 55 and older, expanding housing options in Green County. The development is anticipated to open in mid-summer 2027.

With a projected cost of $10.8 million, the three-story development will include 35 one-bedroom and 15 two-bedroom apartments. Of the 50 units, 30 will be market-rate rentals and 20 will be income-restricted for households earning up to 60% of the area median income (AMI).

The project will be funded through 501(c)(3) tax-exempt bond financing, WHPC equity, a WHPC Capital Magnet award, and gap funding from the Green County Development Corporation...

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Leo's notes: Senior housing deserves a more prominent place in Wisconsin's workforce housing strategy. Projects like Prairie Haus Senior can help create a more diverse housing supply, but their broader economic value depends on whether they allow longtime residents to remain in their communities while opening opportunities for a new generation of homeowners.