Joaquín Altoro

After 85 Years Cardinal Stritch Will Close

University closing in May. President Dan Scholz calls closure 'devastating' but unavoidable.

Elmer Moore Tapped To Lead WHEDA

GMC's Scale Up Milwaukee director will lead Wisconsin's largest affordable housing provider

Altoro Leaves WHEDA for Federal Position

Joaquín Altoro joining Biden administration for position with U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Two Affordable Housing Projects Vie For Federal Funds

Two sizable city projects. But the program has far more applicants than funds available.

WHEDA issues $156 million Housing Revenue Bond

Capital to help advance more than 800 units of affordable and workforce housing in Wisconsin

Royal Capital Celebrates Start of 53206 Housing Development

See inside former school as redevelopment work starts.

10 City Affordable Housing Projects Win State Financing

Will create 713 units in eight different neighborhoods. But huge Bay View project loses out.

Federal housing tax credit changes, WHEDA adaptations expected to create more affordable housing for Wisconsin

Training, research partnership to boost supportive housing statewide

WHEDA, CSH join forces in first-of-its-kind effort to promote housing for state’s most vulnerable residents

Milwaukee Developers Plan 959 Affordable Apartments

Plus: First tenants announced for North Avenue Market

Demand for state and federal housing tax credits continues to outpace allocations

WHEDA CEO Works for the Underrepresented

Joaquín Altoro decided early in his career he wanted to be the 'Banker of the Underrepresented.'

New Faces in New Places

A look at all the new people in new places.

Ranell Washington joins WHEDA Board

Rep. Kalan Haywood II joins WHEDA Board

WHEDA awards National Housing Trust Funds

$1.9 million to support creation of extremely low-income housing

Customer and community feedback leads to tax credit plan improvements

New emphasis on developer diversity, community sustainability, rural housing

WHEDA Foundation now accepting housing grant applications

$1 million available for emergency and extremely low-income housing

$16.7 million Dividends for Wisconsin Plan equals impact

Funds set for rural workforce housing pilot, economic development initiatives

Huge Affordable Housing Project for 32nd and Center

Developer Que El-Amin is moving forward on The Community Within The Corridor.

WHEDA seeks projects for National Housing Trust Funds

Funds support creation of extremely low-income housing

WHEDA issues $100 million in single family bonding

Funding to expand home ownership opportunities in Wisconsin

$6.9 Million Won for 317 Affordable Apartments

7 city projects win WHEDA funding that will leverage millions more private dollars.

WHEDA awarded $3,375,000 from Capital Magnet Fund

WHEDA issues $140 million housing revenue bond

Capital to help advance 931 units of affordable and workforce housing in Wisconsin

Statewide demand for affordable housing tax credits outstrips federal allocation

WHEDA CEO Altoro gains national honors with two new advisory roles

WHEDA Foundation Awards More Than $1 Million in Grants For Emergency and Extremely Low-Income Housing

From Superior to Beloit and Green Bay to Richland Center, 41 organizations around Wisconsin will share $1 million in grants from the WHEDA Foundation as they work to provide emergency shelter, transitional residences and extremely low-income housing.

Contribution to JoCasta Zamarripa of $125

WHEDA’s David Rouse earns lifetime achievement award from Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association

The award, presented at the mortgage bankers’ recent Best in Business banquet, recognizes Rouse’s achievements in a career featuring leadership roles in both the public and private sectors.

Melissa Goins of Maures Development Group Joins WHEDA Board

Founded by Goins in 2006, Maures has developed nearly 400 apartment units contributing more than $75 million of investment to the city of Milwaukee.

Ana Simpson Begins as WHEDA Director of Business and Community Engagement

Simpson has an extensive 20-year career in retail, business and corporate banking.

Empty Storefronts Event Offers Solutions

And inspiration. 5th annual conference explores how to revive commercial corridors.

$44 Million Soldiers Home Project Launched

Huge group of politicians, dignitaries, salute project to redevelop Civil War-era VA complex.

UniteMKE Plans Restaurant, HQ on North Ave.

Wood Fire Pizza and Wine would have job training and social mission.

Gov. Evers Announces Homelessness Project Grant Awardees

The grant awards are the result of a process that was started in June when the WHEDA Board of Directors approved making available to the Interagency Council $500,000 in statewide funding for programs that help people experiencing homelessness.

Ribbon Cutting Celebrates SEVEN04 Place, Developer Brandon Rule

First development from young, African-American developer brings new, affordable housing to Walker's Point.

Washington Nominated To City Plan Board

Town Bank VP Ranell Washington would replace his former coworker on commission.

Sas-Pérez Appointed to City Plan Commission

Mayor appoints south side leader to design and zoning oversight board.

Joaquin Altoro To Lead WHEDA

Evers picks Milwaukee resident to lead agency responsible for affordable housing.

Gov. Evers Appoints Joaquin Altoro to Serve as WHEDA Executive Director

Cheeseheads Maker Adding Event Space

Hidden in Walker's Point, manufacturing facility does tours, now plans space for events

Contribution to JoCasta Zamarripa of $50

Contribution to JoCasta Zamarripa of $50

Community Group Keeps the Music Going

Washington Park Neighbors creates summer concert series that reflects neighborhood.

Summit Credit Union Coming to Walker’s Point

New branch of growing credit union will be located along S. 1st St. at Freshwater Plaza.

New Development Plans for Streetcar

City details possible changes around a streetcar route to Walker's Point, Bronzeville, Harambee.

City Faces Gentrification Issue

Panel discusses how issue plays out in Brewers Hill and Downtown.

La Catrina de Villa selected as winner in Clarke Square Small Business Competition

In addition to the cash prize sponsored by the Zilber Family Foundation, La Catrina de Villa will receive support from WWBIC in form of business classes and technical assistance.

New Homes Planned for East Side

Sticky details delay developer's plan for three homes near Columbia St. Mary's.

Wangard, City Again at Odds on Freshwater Plaza

Size of sign at issue. Meanwhile developer planning two more developments at the plaza.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Elects Northwestern Mutual President Gregory C. Oberland As Board President

Nine New Trustees Elected from Charles E. Kubly Foundation, Foley & Lardner LLP, Harley-Davidson, Inc., Husch Blackwell, JCP Construction, and Plunkett Family Foundation

Vacant Lowe’s To Be Distribution Center

Phoenix Investors will convert Midtown property vacant since 2009.

Empty Storefronts Conference Scores Again

Annual conference on how to revitalize main street back in Milwaukee for its third year.

City Panel Approves Oak and Loc Project

5 story, 55-unit apartment building slated for busy corner, but some neighbors oppose it.

Commission Approves 27-Story Tower

Madison developer revives 27-story proposal on Prospect next to Goll House.

Arena Apartments Advance

City Plan Commission has concerns, but advances Royal Capital's project design.

Clarke Square Gets Wantable

Fast-growing Wantable will move there, Nehring's Sendik's grocery may join it.

Unique Apartments for Clarke Square

Unusual partnership will build "affordable, quality housing" for those raised in foster care.

Silver City Week to Celebrate Community, Diversity and Opportunity

Week-long promotions and events to brings together business owners, neighbors and partners to celebrate Milwaukee's Silver City neighborhood

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $100

Creative Alliance Milwaukee and Innovation in Milwaukee Announce Conference Content for Inaugural “Walk the Talk” Conference

October 7, 2015 8:00 a.m.-­‐5:30 p.m.

Fashion Designer Wins Business Plan Contest

Lindsay Heights BID picks three best plans to promote economic development.

Is the The Spot 4MKE A Success?

Creative Alliance Milwaukee has added life to 4th and Wisconsin, but dare we ask for more?

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $50

The Return of ACRE

The successful program training minorities in real estate, disbanded in 2010, is being revived by a group of partners.