Green Bay Housing Authority celebrates completed renovations at historic Mason Manor tower

GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Renovations at a decades-old public housing tower on Green Bay’s west side are officially complete.

A grand reopening ceremony was held Thursday to celebrate accessibility and energy-efficiency upgrades at Mason Manor. This eight-story, 152-unit apartment complex is located on Admiral Court in Green Bay. Constructed in 1972, the high-rise is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and remains the foundation of the Green Bay Housing Authority portfolio.

GBHA worked with Gorman & Company, a Wisconsin-based affordable housing firm, to execute the renovations, which took place in four phases over two years. The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) served as a lending partner providing low income housing tax credits...

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Leo’s notes: The $25 million renovation of Green Bay’s Mason Manor is a reminder that preserving affordable housing is as important as building new units. By modernizing a 1972 high-rise—replacing plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and key accessibility features—Green Bay Housing Authority and Gorman & Company extended the life of 152 affordable homes for decades to come. In a growing city where demand continues to outpace supply, these projects are critical: revitalizing existing stock keeps residents housed, stabilizes neighborhoods, and protects affordability far more quickly than new construction alone can deliver.