
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
University closing in May. President Dan Scholz calls closure 'devastating' but unavoidable.
Apr 12th, 2023 by Rich KremerElmer Moore Tapped To Lead WHEDA
GMC's Scale Up Milwaukee director will lead Wisconsin's largest affordable housing provider
Mar 25th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneAltoro Leaves WHEDA for Federal Position
Joaquín Altoro joining Biden administration for position with U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Nov 8th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneTwo Affordable Housing Projects Vie For Federal Funds
Two sizable city projects. But the program has far more applicants than funds available.
Jul 5th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneRoyal Capital Celebrates Start of 53206 Housing Development
See inside former school as redevelopment work starts.
May 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene10 City Affordable Housing Projects Win State Financing
Will create 713 units in eight different neighborhoods. But huge Bay View project loses out.
Apr 27th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneMilwaukee Developers Plan 959 Affordable Apartments
Plus: First tenants announced for North Avenue Market
Jan 10th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneWHEDA CEO Works for the Underrepresented
Joaquín Altoro decided early in his career he wanted to be the 'Banker of the Underrepresented.'
Oct 8th, 2020 by PrincessSafiya ByersHuge Affordable Housing Project for 32nd and Center
Developer Que El-Amin is moving forward on The Community Within The Corridor.
Jun 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene$6.9 Million Won for 317 Affordable Apartments
7 city projects win WHEDA funding that will leverage millions more private dollars.
Apr 28th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneEmpty Storefronts Event Offers Solutions
And inspiration. 5th annual conference explores how to revive commercial corridors.
Nov 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene$44 Million Soldiers Home Project Launched
Huge group of politicians, dignitaries, salute project to redevelop Civil War-era VA complex.
Sep 20th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneUniteMKE Plans Restaurant, HQ on North Ave.
Wood Fire Pizza and Wine would have job training and social mission.
Sep 20th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneRibbon Cutting Celebrates SEVEN04 Place, Developer Brandon Rule
First development from young, African-American developer brings new, affordable housing to Walker's Point.
Jul 19th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneWashington Nominated To City Plan Board
Town Bank VP Ranell Washington would replace his former coworker on commission.
Jun 27th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneSas-Pérez Appointed to City Plan Commission
Mayor appoints south side leader to design and zoning oversight board.
Jun 25th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneJoaquin Altoro To Lead WHEDA
Evers picks Milwaukee resident to lead agency responsible for affordable housing.
May 15th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCheeseheads Maker Adding Event Space
Hidden in Walker's Point, manufacturing facility does tours, now plans space for events
May 13th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCommunity Group Keeps the Music Going
Washington Park Neighbors creates summer concert series that reflects neighborhood.
Feb 19th, 2019 by Ana Martinez-OrtizSummit Credit Union Coming to Walker’s Point
New branch of growing credit union will be located along S. 1st St. at Freshwater Plaza.
Feb 11th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneNew Development Plans for Streetcar
City details possible changes around a streetcar route to Walker's Point, Bronzeville, Harambee.
Oct 23rd, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneCity Faces Gentrification Issue
Panel discusses how issue plays out in Brewers Hill and Downtown.
Oct 3rd, 2018 by Andrea WaxmanNew Homes Planned for East Side
Sticky details delay developer's plan for three homes near Columbia St. Mary's.
Jul 18th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneWangard, City Again at Odds on Freshwater Plaza
Size of sign at issue. Meanwhile developer planning two more developments at the plaza.
Jun 25th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneVacant Lowe’s To Be Distribution Center
Phoenix Investors will convert Midtown property vacant since 2009.
May 8th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneEmpty Storefronts Conference Scores Again
Annual conference on how to revitalize main street back in Milwaukee for its third year.
Nov 6th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneCity Panel Approves Oak and Loc Project
5 story, 55-unit apartment building slated for busy corner, but some neighbors oppose it.
Oct 23rd, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneCommission Approves 27-Story Tower
Madison developer revives 27-story proposal on Prospect next to Goll House.
Aug 14th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneArena Apartments Advance
City Plan Commission has concerns, but advances Royal Capital's project design.
May 15th, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneClarke Square Gets Wantable
Fast-growing Wantable will move there, Nehring's Sendik's grocery may join it.
Jan 23rd, 2017 by Jeramey JanneneUnique Apartments for Clarke Square
Unusual partnership will build "affordable, quality housing" for those raised in foster care.
Dec 7th, 2016 by Jeramey JanneneFashion Designer Wins Business Plan Contest
Lindsay Heights BID picks three best plans to promote economic development.
Aug 17th, 2015 by Andrea WaxmanIs the The Spot 4MKE A Success?
Creative Alliance Milwaukee has added life to 4th and Wisconsin, but dare we ask for more?
Jul 27th, 2015 by Jack FennimoreThe Return of ACRE
The successful program training minorities in real estate, disbanded in 2010, is being revived by a group of partners.
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