Community First

Two Milwaukee Affordable Housing Proposals Denied Funding, A Third Goes A Different Route

But several other projects continue to move forward.

Developers Plan 1,100 Affordable Apartments in Milwaukee

South side, north side, from high rise to single family, developers have lots of ideas. What will state fund?

Common Ground Opposes Mayor’s Housing Authority Nominee

Coalition wants a resident of a public housing tower installed on board.

Community First Builds Development Team

Nonprofit hires two new developers to help build affordable housing projects.

Redeveloped 37th Street School Opens

Affordable apartments available for seniors, with neighborhood resident serving as developer.

37th Street School Finds New Life

Conversion of long-vacant school to affordable housing is underway.

Gov. Evers Celebrates $50 Million in Grants for 71 Community Development Projects Across the State, Urges State Building Commission to Approve Funds

Governor urges approval of local community development projects ahead of upcoming State Building Commission meeting

Gov. Evers Honors the 2025 Governors Financial Literacy Award Recipients

Making Rural Housing Development Possible

New Office of Rural Prosperity initiative will build capacity for housing development in rural Wisconsin communities

CDA Adds Philanthropy Director, Announces New Board Leaders

Ixonia Bank Announces Community First® Accelerate Grant Recipient Maures Development Group Secures $25,000 Grant

Cory Asimus recognized as 2023 First Responder of the Year for the 57th Assembly District