Housing

In his new book, Josh Silver says that despite progress from the Community Reinvestment Act, communities like Milwaukee could be left behind if the CRA is not reformed for the modern age.

A more efficient, affordable development model helps Habitat for Humanity build more homes during a housing crisis. But some Wisconsin municipalities exclude manufactured homes from neighborhoods.

Earlier this month, the village of Ashwaubenon’s public works committee unanimously recommended the Village Board approve an ordinance prohibiting camping or lodging on village-owned property.

Worried about private equity ownership, residents explore purchasing parks and running them as cooperatives. Wisconsin doesn’t make it easy.

The state Assembly approved a rash of bills on Tuesday aimed at expanding affordable housing in Wisconsin.

Facilities assisting homeless Wisconsin veterans in Chippewa Falls and Green Bay have closed and — as of Tuesday — their funding officially ran out.

Wisconsin regulators rarely inspect parks and allow many to go unlicensed — all while frustrations simmer with unresponsive landlords.

Four shuttered Kenosha schools will soon be torn down by the city, with plans in the works to build single-family homes on two of the sites. 

Republican state lawmakers are seeking co-sponsors for more than half a dozen bills that they say are aimed at increasing Wisconsin’s supply of affordable housing.

Congregants at a downtown Madison church say their goal is to respond to the city’s affordable housing crisis.