Despite several setbacks, financing has been completed on the $21 million Welford Sanders Historic Lofts, a renovated building that will house residents and nonprofits and serve as a memorial to the man who led development efforts in Harambee for decades.
‘Force of nature’ Blia Cha retires from ACTS Housing
Blia Cha helped nearly 800 people — many refugees from Southeast Asia — become homeowners in Milwaukee.
LBWN matching grants help South Side residents beautify their homes
Layton Boulevard West Neighbors offers home improvement matching grants to residents of Silver City, Burnham Park, Layton Park and Clarke Square.
Proposed Clarke Square apartments to house youth aging out of foster care
Two new apartment buildings with units designated for young people aging out of foster care are planned for the Clarke Square neighborhood, but some residents voiced concern about density and parking at a recent neighborhood meeting.
Sherman Park residents voice reservations about new city housing program
A meeting for potential developers interested in buying homes in the Sherman Park area for $1 under a new city program drew hundreds of neighborhood residents concerned that the program will lead to more absentee landlords and fail to create enough jobs for residents.
Single mother of three rehabilitates home with help of ACTS Housing
Esperanza Camarillo purchased a tax-foreclosed house on the South Side of Milwaukee and rehabilitated it using her contracting skills.
Journey House opens second property to house youth aging out of foster care
A new group home for young people aging out of foster care, built with the help of Journey House, the city, county and other partners, was once a target for razing.
City program saves low-income homeowners big bucks on repairs for housing code violations
The Department of Neighborhood Service’s Code Loan Program provides no-interest deferred loans for eligible low-income homeowners with housing code violations.
Common Ground tour highlights Sherman Park improvements
Common Ground has actively worked to improve Sherman Park for the past eight years, reducing the number of vacant homes from 300 to 60 and redeveloping 75 homes.
Turnkey program combats foreclosure, but housing challenges remain in Layton Boulevard West
A home program in Layton Boulevard West seeks to provide affordable, energy-efficient homes by renovating foreclosures, but new foreclosures threaten to displace residents.
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