Council Earmarks $250,000 for Affordable Housing Project

An expansion of affordable housing took a step forward on Dec. 2 when the Sturgeon Bay Common Council agreed to commit $250,000 toward a proposed 60-unit apartment development on the city’s west side. 

The funding, drawn from the city’s affordable housing reserve, would support Gorman and Company’s project, Columbia Corner Apartments, contingent on the project securing low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC) from the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA).

The council approved a city Finance/Purchasing and Building Committee recommendation to allocate $250,000 in affordable housing funds for the project, which would be located northeast of the intersection of South Columbia Avenue and Green Bay Road.

Ted Matkom, the lead developer for the project, appeared remotely before the council about Gorman’s plans for the site, where the company has an option to purchase through Dec. 31, 2026...

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Leo`s notes: Sturgeon Bay’s decision to commit affordable housing funds to the proposed Columbia Corner Apartments underscores a growing recognition that workforce housing is essential community infrastructure, not a secondary amenity. This investment reflects foresight: aligning land use, financing tools, and state programs to turn a challenging site into homes that support the people who keep the community running.