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520 New Affordable Apartments Planned
Seven affordable housing projects in city win 22.5% of state's latest WHEDA tax credits.
Apr 4th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
State Representative David Crowley joins WHEDA board
“I am honored and excited to join the board of WHEDA,” said Crowley.
Mar 27th, 2019 by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Villard Commons Makes Design Changes
Modifications will reduce cost of 43-unit affordable housing project on 37th and Villard.
Mar 20th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
WHEDA allocates $554,974 in federal housing tax credits to St. Anthony Apartments in Milwaukee
Grand opening celebrates addition of 60 affordable housing units
Mar 15th, 2019 by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Milwaukee County Provides More Than $2 Million in Support for St. Anthony Place, Opening Today to Support the Formerly Homeless
St. Anthony Place is a huge step in Milwaukee County’s effort to end chronic homelessness in our community and provide permanent, supportive housing for those in need
Mar 15th, 2019 by County Executive Chris Abele
City Recognizes Completion of the Washington Park Townhomes
Quality Housing Added to Milwaukee’s 30th Street Corridor
Mar 1st, 2019 by City of Milwaukee
WHEDA receives $3,750,000 Capital Magnet Fund award
WHEDA was the only awardee in Wisconsin.
Feb 20th, 2019 by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
13 Developers Plan 753 Affordable Apartments
Developers request $10.6 million in tax credits to support 13 different projects.
Feb 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
WHEDA finishes 2018 with nearly a half-billion dollars in single family lending
Largest amount of WHEDA lending since 2008 housing crisis
Jan 15th, 2019 by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
WHEDA Issues $148 Million Housing Revenue Bond
Capital to help advance 1,156 units of affordable housing in Wisconsin
Jan 14th, 2019 by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
WHEDA’s Maria Watts receives award from MARKETPLACE
Watts honored for her support of minority, woman and veteran-owned businesses in Wisconsin.
Dec 19th, 2018 by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
MARKETPLACE conference to recognize Wisconsin leaders in minority business development
Awards to be given to six individuals to recognize leadership and distinguished service in business and community development
Dec 5th, 2018 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
McKinley School Plan Passed Despite Protests
Opponents of affordable housing plan show up at City Hall with signs, to no avail.
Nov 27th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Advances McKinley School Project
Opponents demand half the building and half of the low-income housing tax credits.
Nov 20th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
WHEDA Foundation Awards $162,800 in 2018 Housing Grants to Milwaukee County
Eight awardees will create or improve 247 beds/units
Nov 14th, 2018 by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Should McKinley School Be Redeveloped?
Gorman & Co. pushes redevelopment plan, while a few neighbors vehemently object.
Nov 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
WHEDA Foundation Awards $513,824 in 2018 Housing Grants
Housing providers to create or improve more than 1,005 beds/units
Oct 30th, 2018 by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
WHEDA announces HomeStyle® Renovation
Home buyers can buy and renovate a home with a single mortgage
Oct 29th, 2018 by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Halyard Park’s new City Place
New apartment building is the first in a three-phase project for site just north of Downtown.
Oct 19th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
107 New Apartments For N. 5th Street
Ribbon cutting touts conversion of two old buildings into apartments in Harambee area.
Oct 10th, 2018 by Zach Komassa
WHEDA’s Stuart Kuzik begins new role as Director of Business and Community Engagement
Kuzik’s promotion is effective immediately.
Sep 27th, 2018 by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
SEVEN04 Place Takes Shape
Young developer Brandon Rule's first project rising at 7th and National.
Aug 17th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Governor Walker Announces Initiative to Help Small Contractors Compete for Wisconn Valley Construction Work
Two capacity-building sessions targeting smaller contractors will be held in Milwaukee and Racine in August.
Aug 6th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Legacy Lofts Rises in Lindsay Heights
Historic structure and new building will be joined to create 64 affordable apartments.
Jul 27th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Young Black Women Embrace Biking
Black Girls Do Bike now has 73 chapters in America, including one in Milwaukee.
Jun 29th, 2018 by Sophie Bolich
County Partnership in Addressing Homelessness Wins National Award
Thurgood Marshall Apartments one of four programs recognized by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for creating healthier home environments
Jun 29th, 2018 by County Executive Chris Abele
WHEDA wins national HUD Secretary’s Award for Healthy Homes
Thurgood Marshall Apartments in Milwaukee recognized for excellence in healthy housing innovation
Jun 28th, 2018 by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Rebuilding a Vibrant Bronzeville
Actor Danny Glover and many local notables celebrate new development anchored by Black Holocaust Museum.
Jun 18th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
3600@Villard Project Gets City Help
City cutting land sale price to facilitate affordable housing development.
Jun 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Gov. Walker signs state tax credit legislation into law
New program to help finance affordable housing developments
May 17th, 2018 by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
WHEDA Foundation, Inc. announces 2018 Housing Grant Program Competition
Grant funds totaling $513,824 will be awarded to support the development and improvement of housing facilities for low-income persons with special needs.
May 3rd, 2018 by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Governor Walker Signs Bills to Create and Expand Outdoor Recreation, Attract Talent to Wisconsin, and Improve Medical Assistance
93 bills signed into law at the Wisconsin State Capitol
Apr 16th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
HUD, VA Team up to Help 54 Homeless Veterans Find Permanent Homes in Wisconsin
The supportive housing assistance announced today is provided through the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program.
Apr 6th, 2018 by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
WHEDA wins a $5,238,656 Capital Magnet Fund award
WHEDA won the fifth largest award in the country.
Mar 28th, 2018 by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
March 21 event to showcase resources available to manufacturers
Racine County event to provide manufacturers with information on how to grow their businesses with state and local resources
Mar 12th, 2018 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
McCabe calls for ending 2 state subsidies benefiting select few to invest in community prosperity
“If a program works, keep it and fund it. If it doesn’t work, get rid of it.”
Mar 6th, 2018 by Mike McCabe
Can Mayor’s Plan Reduce Segregation?
New plan for 10,000 affordable homes could help integrate city, advocates say.
Mar 3rd, 2018 by Elliot Hughes
WHEDA Awards Seven Milwaukee-area Projects $3.2 Million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
31 projects expected to create more than 1,000 affordable housing units statewide
Feb 27th, 2018 by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
5 City Projects Get WHEDA Tax Credits
Credits push forward projects with 311 units, more development across the city.
Feb 27th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Plan Builds 10,000 Affordable Homes
Ambitious plan is centerpiece of mayor's State-of-the-City speech. Will council support it?
Feb 26th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Construction Starts on SEVEN04 Place
Complicated Walker's Point project is moving forward.
Feb 22nd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
WHEDA funded $371.2 million in single family loans during 2017
2017 marks the 6th consecutive year of increased mortgage lending
Jan 25th, 2018 by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
City Will Fund Walker’s Point Project
$525,000 for affordable housing project at 7th and National.
Nov 17th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
How Legacy Lofts Overcame the Odds
Conversion of old ice cream factory died many times before work could begin.
Nov 9th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Construction Starts on The Legacy Lofts
Project will redevelop former central city ice cream factory.
Nov 2nd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
The Griot
New apartment complex, new Black Holocaust Museum, revitalized Bronzeville.
Oct 20th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Good Hope Library Deal Approved
Northwest side to get new library and 65 apartments.
Oct 10th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
WHEDA Foundation Awards $500,000 in 2017 Housing Grants
Special-needs housing providers to create or improve more than 542 beds/units
Aug 31st, 2017 by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Register now for WHEDA Single Family Homeownership Conference
Early registration ends September 3, 2017. Registrations will be accepted up to September 22, 2017.
Aug 24th, 2017 by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Governor Walker Unveils $11.1 Million in Small Business Financing
Which will provide new financing opportunities for the Transform Milwaukee area as well as statewide.
Aug 23rd, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Harbor District To Have 40 “Habitat Hotels”
Planning for district's 1000-acre site nearly done. "Hotels" naturalize sheet pilings.
Aug 11th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Registration underway for WHEDA Conference 2017
Well-known country recording artist and author, Jimmy Wayne is the featured keynote speaker.
Jul 31st, 2017 by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Ice Cream Factory Will Become Apartments
Council okays 64 apartments in converted factory and new connected building on 15th and North.
Jul 11th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Ice Cream Factory Redevelopment Advances
64 apartments coming to W. North Ave. in Lindsay Heights.
Jun 26th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Sanders Project and Legacy Celebrated
Welford Sanders Lofts on near North Side bears the name of economic development icon.
Jun 21st, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Governor Walker Attends Welford Sanders Lofts Groundbreaking
The current phase of renovation and construction on the building started in February and will be complete in March 2018.
Jun 19th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
WHEDA provides a housing grant to help tornado victims in Rusk, Barron, and Jackson counties
WHEDA’s Natural Disaster Grants are used to assist with short-term, emergency housing needs.
May 26th, 2017 by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Inside the New Bader Rutter
Company has moved its headquarters from suburbs to Downtown.
May 17th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Plan to Replace Mill Road Branch Moves Ahead
MPL Project Receives Tax Credit Award from WHEDA
May 17th, 2017 by Milwaukee Public Library
WHEDA to Help Restore Soldiers Home
$1.4 million in low-income housing tax credits for 1860s “Old Main” building.
May 16th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
WHEDA Awards Five Milwaukee Projects $3.3 Million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
26 projects expected to create more than 1,300 affordable housing units statewide
May 16th, 2017 by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Finally, Greenwich Park Apartments Opens
The six-story apartment building has a mix of affordable and market rate units.
May 4th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
WHEDA unveils new app: Find a WHEDA Lender
New tool marks start of spring home buying season
Apr 27th, 2017 by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Fitzgerald Applauds WHEDA Efforts to Combat Dairy Crisis
"I was pleased to hear that WHEDA has moved to implement one avenue through which the State of Wisconsin can assist the dozens of farmers impacted by the ongoing dairy crisis."
Apr 25th, 2017 by U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
Governor Walker Announces Changes to Guarantee Loan Program for Wisconsin Dairy Farmers and Milk Processors
The loan guarantees reduce financial risk and exposure to lenders while ensuring that farmers and businesses have access to low-cost capital.
Apr 25th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Bader Rutter’s New Downtown Digs
Will its new office building be joined by a 24-story tower?
Apr 21st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Republicans Couldn’t Beat Evers
The incumbent superintendent was vulnerable. Why the GOP stumbled.
Apr 13th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
The Story of Welford Sanders Lofts
How the $21 million building on MLK Dr. that honors him was created.
Mar 21st, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
Three Great New Libraries Coming
Three new neighborhood libraries all use new approach of mixed-used development.
Feb 16th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Bader Rutter’s Riverside Digs
New building, dubbed 1433 Water, will be anchored by marketing firm.
Jan 27th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
New Development For Villard Avenue
City zoning change will allow four-story, 33-unit apartment complex on 37th and Villard.
Jan 11th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Inside the Welford Sanders Lofts
Former shoe factory becoming apartments and offices, will help revive MLK Drive.
Jan 10th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Greenwich Park Targets Low-Income Residents
New East Side complex mixes subsidized and market rate apartments.
Nov 21st, 2016 by Graham Kilmer
30th Street Corridor Wins $200,000 Grant
Federal green infrastructure grant could help transform area some call “Blackfish Bay.”
Nov 11th, 2016 by Naomi Waxman
Governor Walker Highlights Success at Northern Wisconsin Economic Development Summit
Announces $10 million investment in rural economic development
Nov 10th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Northwest Side CDC Advancing The North Corridor Vision
Keynote and discussion presented “The 30th Street Corridor Like You’ve Never Seen It Before”
Nov 1st, 2016 by Northwest Side Community Development Corporation
Bader Rutter’s New Downtown Digs
New office building quickly rising on site of former Laacke & Joys complex.
Sep 23rd, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Gov. Walker Needs a Second Act
Progress has been made, but big initiatives are needed to secure Wisconsin’s prosperity.
Sep 20th, 2016 by John Torinus
Startup Milwaukee Releases Inaugural Milwaukee Startup Week Calendar
The week will feature 20+ events organized by 20+ organizations
Sep 20th, 2016 by Startup Milwaukee
Transform Milwaukee Strategic Action Plan Receives Award By American Planning Association – Wisconsin Chapter
American Planning Association – Wisconsin Chapter recognizes team’s exceptional planning effort
Sep 19th, 2016 by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Greenwich Park Nearly Complete
First phase of East Side affordable housing complex is almost finished, comes with free parking for neighborhood.
Sep 16th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Apartment Hunting in Milwaukee
A close-up look at eight new apartment buildings in Milwaukee.
Aug 3rd, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
New Apartments for the East Side
First phase of Greenwich Park Apartments, with six floors, 53 units, is nearly complete.
Jul 29th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Governor Walker Leads State Efforts to Aid Northern Wisconsin Recovery
Governor Walker also requested a Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Damage Assessment as the first important step to requesting federal disaster assistance.
Jul 19th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Inside the New Mercantile Lofts
Former International Building now has 36 apartments. View the units and restored mural.
Jul 14th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Walker’s Point Boomtown
The south side neighborhood is seeing big changes, anchored by a brownfield-to-mixed-use development.
Jun 24th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Governor Walker Appoints Ivan Gamboa to Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Gamboa currently serves as Senior Vice President at Tri City National Bank in Hales Corners.
May 27th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Can Black Holocaust Museum Be Reborn?
New Maures Development complex could house it on ground floor, but details are scanty.
May 18th, 2016 by Mark Doremus
Inside the MKE Lofts
Historic downtown building transformed from vacant offices to 105 stunning apartments
May 5th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Funding for Bronzeville project is good news for museum
Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs May 3, 2016
May 3rd, 2016 by Ald. Milele Coggs
WHEDA Awards Nine Milwaukee Projects Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
28 projects expected to create more than 1,300 affordable housing units statewide
May 2nd, 2016 by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Freshwater Plaza Rises
Walker's Point finally gets a grocery store, plus more apartments, and surface parking galore.
Apr 8th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
How to Renovate a Masterpiece
New owners spending millions to redo 1879 Mackie Building. Our photos tell the tale.
Mar 4th, 2016 by Michael Horne
LISC Milwaukee Announces Hire of New Lender and Real Estate Program Officer, Renata Bitoy Bunger
Renata has extensive experience in business development, real estate and lending.
Mar 2nd, 2016 by Local Initiatives Support Corporation Milwaukee
Downtown Building Grows Apartments
Century Building would (mostly) convert from offices to 50 low-income residential units.
Feb 2nd, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Health Center Restores Old Goldmann’s
Indian health center serving 7,500 patients rehabs old store for 40,000 square-foot center.
Jan 28th, 2016 by Brendan O’Brien
Phase Four of North End Underway
Fourth phase of $175 million project adds 155 apartments to booming Lower East Side.
Jan 26th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
