Madison congregation aims to build affordable housing atop new church building

A Madison church is working to tear down its old worship space so it can make way for affordable housing.

Leaders with St. John’s Lutheran Church had hoped to have broken ground by now, but financing challenges have delayed the endeavor.

Now the church hopes the $58 million project can be completed within two years, said the church’s pastor, the Rev. Peter Beeson...

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Leo`s notes: By combining a new sanctuary with deeply affordable housing, St. John’s is living its mission and modeling how faith communities can leverage land for the greater good. In a city where nearly half of renters are cost-burdened, this project (10 story development with 110/130 reserved for affordable housing) shows how creative partnerships and moral leadership can transform barriers into opportunities for community stability and dignity.

Ken Notes: Thumbs up. I do respect those who practice what they preach and in this case literally.