Housing
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Legislation seeks to redesignate Apostle Islands as Wisconsin’s first national park
Wisconsin Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany is introducing a bill that would designate the Apostle Islands as the state’s first national park.
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Wisconsin housing permitting isn’t moving fast enough to make homes more affordable
The pace of housing permits being issued in Wisconsin has declined slightly over the last two years, and a growing share of permits were for multi-family units while single-family permitting has been relatively stagnant.
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Closed Kenosha schools targeted for affordable housing
Six shuttered schools in Kenosha could provide affordable housing for residents under a plan being considered by the school board and city officials.Â
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Milwaukee receives $2.1M from HUD for affordable housing
Milwaukee received $2.1 million in federal funds Wednesday to increase the amount of affordable housing options across the city.
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Home affordability in Wisconsin hit ‘all-time low’ in May, Realtors association says
A new report from the Wisconsin Realtors Association found that home affordability in May was the worst it’s been since the organization began tracking that metric in 2009.
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After foster care: Young adults face barriers finding permanent housing in Wisconsin
A Madison-based group is trying to open temporary housing for children in Dane County aging out of the foster care system, offering them support they often lose upon turning 18.
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Milwaukee County to transform property to offer emergency housing
A new project in Milwaukee will provide emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness in an effort to get them into permanent housing.
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As Milwaukee County’s homeless population rises, advocates continue push for more housing
Milwaukee County has started to see its homeless population rise in recent years, leaving outreach groups and workers to deal with an increase in need.Â
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For an answer to the housing shortage in northern Wisconsin, take a look upstairs
State Sen. Romaine Quinn talks with WPR’s Robin Washington about legislation he helped pass to rehab second and third stories of vacant commercial spaces in rural communities to address the housing shortage.
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UW-Milwaukee students help gather community voices for international exhibition
A new Milwaukee Historical Society exhibit aims to uplift the resilient stories and ideas of north side residents facing environmental challenges.