Wyman Winston

How Milwaukee’s Giant Anti-Poverty Agency Unraveled

Government agencies gave SDC big contracts even after it ended internal auditing.

Predatory Landlords Buying Up Milwaukee Properties

Study finds out-of-state landlords now own 23% of rental houses in majority Black wards.

Why Black Homeownership Rate Is Low

And local resources that can help you buy a home.

Ranell Washington Will Lead WHEDA Board

Washington, an experienced banker, replaces Ivan Gamboa.

Huge Affordable Housing Project for 32nd and Center

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

Contribution to Jason Fields of $25

Construction Starts on Villard Commons

Five ACRE grads turn classroom project into reality.

Joaquin Altoro To Lead WHEDA

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

WHEDA’s Maria Watts receives award from MARKETPLACE

Watts honored for her support of minority, woman and veteran-owned businesses in Wisconsin.

Committee Advances McKinley School Project

Opponents demand half the building and half of the low-income housing tax credits.

WHEDA Foundation Awards $162,800 in 2018 Housing Grants to Milwaukee County

Eight awardees will create or improve 247 beds/units

Should McKinley School Be Redeveloped?

Gorman & Co. pushes redevelopment plan, while a few neighbors vehemently object.

WHEDA Foundation Awards $513,824 in 2018 Housing Grants

Housing providers to create or improve more than 1,005 beds/units

WHEDA announces HomeStyle® Renovation

Home buyers can buy and renovate a home with a single mortgage

WHEDA’s Stuart Kuzik begins new role as Director of Business and Community Engagement

Kuzik’s promotion is effective immediately.

WHEDA Helps Millennials Buy Homes

In last fiscal year, 73.5% of state agency’s single family home loans went to Millennials.

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.

Young Black Women Embrace Biking

Black Girls Do Bike now has 73 chapters in America, including one in Milwaukee.

WHEDA wins national HUD Secretary’s Award for Healthy Homes

Thurgood Marshall Apartments in Milwaukee recognized for excellence in healthy housing innovation

Rebuilding a Vibrant Bronzeville

Actor Danny Glover and many local notables celebrate new development anchored by Black Holocaust Museum.

Gov. Walker signs state tax credit legislation into law

New program to help finance affordable housing developments

WHEDA wins a $5,238,656 Capital Magnet Fund award

WHEDA won the fifth largest award in the country.

Can Mayor’s Plan Reduce Segregation?

New plan for 10,000 affordable homes could help integrate city, advocates say.

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

5 City Projects Get WHEDA Tax Credits

Credits push forward projects with 311 units, more development across the city.

WHEDA funded $371.2 million in single family loans during 2017

2017 marks the 6th consecutive year of increased mortgage lending

WHEDA receives ‘AA’ issuer credit rating, an increase from ‘AA-‘ Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings

“We’re delighted and extremely proud of this increase in our credit rating and S&P’s recognition of WHEDA’s financial performance,” said WHEDA Executive Director Wyman Winston.

WHEDA Foundation Awards $500,000 in 2017 Housing Grants

Special-needs housing providers to create or improve more than 542 beds/units

Register now for WHEDA Single Family Homeownership Conference

Early registration ends September 3, 2017. Registrations will be accepted up to September 22, 2017.

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.

Harbor District To Have 40 “Habitat Hotels”

Planning for district's 1000-acre site nearly done. "Hotels" naturalize sheet pilings.

Registration underway for WHEDA Conference 2017

Well-known country recording artist and author, Jimmy Wayne is the featured keynote speaker.

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.

WHEDA to Help Restore Soldiers Home

$1.4 million in low-income housing tax credits for 1860s “Old Main” building.

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

Finally, Greenwich Park Apartments Opens

The six-story apartment building has a mix of affordable and market rate units.

WHEDA unveils new app: Find a WHEDA Lender

New tool marks start of spring home buying season

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.

Officials Celebrate Garfield Development

Groundbreaking for $17 million development and reopened Black Holocaust Museum.

Rep. Goyke Appointed to WHEDA Board

"I look forward to the opportunity to promote access to quality housing for all Wisconsinites."

30th Street Corridor Wins $200,000 Grant

Federal green infrastructure grant could help transform area some call “Blackfish Bay.”

Northwest Side CDC Advancing The North Corridor Vision

Keynote and discussion presented “The 30th Street Corridor Like You’ve Never Seen It Before”

Transform Milwaukee Strategic Action Plan Receives Award By American Planning Association – Wisconsin Chapter

American Planning Association – Wisconsin Chapter recognizes team’s exceptional planning effort

Apartment Hunting in Milwaukee

A close-up look at eight new apartment buildings in Milwaukee.

Inside the New Mercantile Lofts

Former International Building now has 36 apartments. View the units and restored mural.

WHEDA Awards Nine Milwaukee Projects Low-Income Housing Tax Credits

28 projects expected to create more than 1,300 affordable housing units statewide

Milwaukee’s Infrastructure Challenges

Public Policy Forum panelists agree: Federal money is becoming a less reliable source of infrastructure funding.

Celebrating the First Homeowner in New Program

Happy press conference as program combining government, banks and non-profits brings homeowners back to city.

Putting the Pieces Together

Can the 15 year project revive an area that’s been in decline for 50 years? Last story in a series.

Is Barry Mandel the Michael Jordan of Development?

Barrett rhapsodizes over developer at groundbreaking of North End III. And Fresh Thyme owner adds praise of Mandel style.

The Problem of Foreclosed Homes

Housing must be improved if a rehabbed 30th Street Corridor is to succeed. Part 4 of a series.

Can Milwaukee Repeat the Menomonee Valley’s Success?

Public Policy Forum highlights seven keys to the success of the Menomonee Valley.

Can 30th Street Corridor Be Reclaimed?

The redevelopment effort includes a huge swath of the city, and countless players and plans. First of a series.

Maskani Place Opens in Harambee Neighborhood

Homeless families get a fresh start in empowering and green environment

Marcus Prize-Winner’s New Installation Unveiled

Tokyo-based architect Sou Fujimoto gets the $100,000 Marcus Prize and works with students to create a temporary installation at Prospect and Ogden.

King Drive Commons Development Improves North Side

Team of developers create townhomes at Center and MLK Dr.

The North End Phase Two Groundbreaking Photos

A ceremonial groundbreaking took place at the corner of Pleasant and Water streets today for the Portrait and Silhouette buildings at The North End, collectively known as Phase Two of The North End. A number of public officials were on hand representing the large number of public funding sources required to get the project off the ground (or more aptly, in the ground) with the state of private financing for development.