The Wausau Economic Development Committee on Tuesday approved proposals to advance affordable housing efforts in the city, including a partnership with Habitat for Humanity to build a modular home on Jefferson Street.The committee unanimously approved selling a city-owned infill lot at 727 Jefferson St. to Habitat for Humanity of Wausau for $1,000. Members also approved issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to seek contractor partnerships for building homes on additional infill lots.
Community Development Manager Tammy Stratz told the committee that the Jefferson Street project gained momentum after a previous modular home proposal for Bridge Street was rejected by the Wausau City Council due to high costs....
...moreNotes: Public and private partnerships are helping to bring affordable, infill housing in Wausau and elsewhere.
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