Joaquín Altoro. Photo from WHEDA.

Joaquín Altoro, former executive director of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority

Formerly Vice President of Lending at Town Bank.

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After 85 Years Cardinal Stritch Will Close

After 85 Years Cardinal Stritch Will Close

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: Elmer Moore Tapped To Lead WHEDA
Eyes on Milwaukee

Elmer Moore Tapped To Lead WHEDA

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: Altoro Leaves WHEDA for Federal Position
Eyes on Milwaukee

Altoro Leaves WHEDA for Federal Position

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: Two Affordable Housing Projects Vie For Federal Funds
Eyes on Milwaukee

Two Affordable Housing Projects Vie For Federal Funds

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: Royal Capital Celebrates Start of 53206 Housing Development
Eyes on Milwaukee

Royal Capital Celebrates Start of 53206 Housing Development

See inside former school as redevelopment work starts.

Eyes on Milwaukee: 10 City Affordable Housing Projects Win State Financing
Eyes on Milwaukee

10 City Affordable Housing Projects Win State Financing

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

Plats and Parcels: Milwaukee Developers Plan 959 Affordable Apartments
Plats and Parcels

Milwaukee Developers Plan 959 Affordable Apartments

Plus: First tenants announced for North Avenue Market

WHEDA CEO Works for the Underrepresented

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

New Faces in New Places

A look at all the new people in new places.

Plats and Parcels: Huge Affordable Housing Project for 32nd and Center
Plats and Parcels

Huge Affordable Housing Project for 32nd and Center

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: $6.9 Million Won for 317 Affordable Apartments
Eyes on Milwaukee

$6.9 Million Won for 317 Affordable Apartments

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: Empty Storefronts Event Offers Solutions
Eyes on Milwaukee

Empty Storefronts Event Offers Solutions

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: $44 Million Soldiers Home Project Launched
Eyes on Milwaukee

$44 Million Soldiers Home Project Launched

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: UniteMKE Plans Restaurant, HQ on North Ave.
Eyes on Milwaukee

UniteMKE Plans Restaurant, HQ on North Ave.

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: Ribbon Cutting Celebrates SEVEN04 Place, Developer Brandon Rule
Eyes on Milwaukee

Ribbon Cutting Celebrates SEVEN04 Place, Developer Brandon Rule

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: Washington Nominated To City Plan Board
Eyes on Milwaukee

Washington Nominated To City Plan Board

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: Sas-Pérez Appointed to City Plan Commission
Eyes on Milwaukee

Sas-Pérez Appointed to City Plan Commission

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: Joaquin Altoro To Lead WHEDA
Eyes on Milwaukee

Joaquin Altoro To Lead WHEDA

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: Cheeseheads Maker Adding Event Space
Eyes on Milwaukee

Cheeseheads Maker Adding Event Space

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

2019 MANDI Nominee: Community Group Keeps the Music Going
2019 MANDI Nominee

Community Group Keeps the Music Going

Washington Park Neighbors creates summer concert series that reflects neighborhood.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Summit Credit Union Coming to Walker’s Point
Eyes on Milwaukee

Summit Credit Union Coming to Walker’s Point

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: New Development Plans for Streetcar
Eyes on Milwaukee

New Development Plans for Streetcar

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

City Faces Gentrification Issue

City Faces Gentrification Issue

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: New Homes Planned for East Side
Eyes on Milwaukee

New Homes Planned for East Side

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: Wangard, City Again at Odds on Freshwater Plaza
Eyes on Milwaukee

Wangard, City Again at Odds on Freshwater Plaza

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: Vacant Lowe’s To Be Distribution Center
Eyes on Milwaukee

Vacant Lowe’s To Be Distribution Center

Phoenix Investors will convert Midtown property vacant since 2009.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Empty Storefronts Conference Scores Again
Eyes on Milwaukee

Empty Storefronts Conference Scores Again

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Panel Approves Oak and Loc Project
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Panel Approves Oak and Loc Project

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: Commission Approves 27-Story Tower
Eyes on Milwaukee

Commission Approves 27-Story Tower

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: Arena Apartments Advance
Eyes on Milwaukee

Arena Apartments Advance

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: Clarke Square Gets Wantable
Eyes on Milwaukee

Clarke Square Gets Wantable

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: Unique Apartments for Clarke Square
Eyes on Milwaukee

Unique Apartments for Clarke Square

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

Fashion Designer Wins Business Plan Contest

Fashion Designer Wins Business Plan Contest

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

Is the The Spot 4MKE A Success?

Is the The Spot 4MKE A Success?

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

The Return of ACRE

The Return of ACRE

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