A groundbreaking initiative has been launched to tackle the housing shortage in Western Wisconsin, focusing on Dunn, Pierce, Pepin, Polk, and St. Croix counties. The new Housing Co-op initiative aims to provide much-needed housing inventory for families and individuals seeking affordable housing options in rural communities across the region.
Stakeholders, including local lenders, subcontractors, contractors, suppliers, and various community organizations and leaders will be part of the collaborative endeavor. This partnership is designed to pool resources and expertise to create sustainable housing solutions that will benefit the region for years to come.
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is supporting the co-op with a $45,800 Co-op Development Grant Funding. “If we want to keep our rural communities growing, there has to be an available stock of affordable, quality housing for families,” said Missy Hughes, secretary and CEO of WEDC. “The Housing Co-Op is an innovative solution to meeting these needs, and WEDC is excited to be part of this initiative.”
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