Workforce Housing Near Humana
Summary
Two WHEDA applications — a 42-unit senior housing project near Chicago Street and cottage-style workforce housing on North Ashland — advanced with comp plan amendments, though neighbors raised concerns about density and property values.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Rents at 80% of area median income were cited at roughly $1,600 for a one-bedroom — 'affordable' but not low-cost.
Seniors and working households needing reasonably priced rentals in De Pere.
Nearby homeowners worry about density, screening of tenants and property value effects.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Plan Commission - Oct 26, 2026
Two WHEDA applications — a 42-unit senior housing project near Chicago Street and cottage-style workforce housing on North Ashland — advanced with comp plan amendments, though neighbors raised concerns about density and property values.
Board of Public Works - Oct 12, 2026
Utility and street work is moving ahead for four 42-unit workforce affordable housing buildings north of the Humana complex, funded through TID 15.
Related development
Comprehensive Plan Amendment — 1800 BLK Chicago ST
The change would open the parcel to potential multi-family residential development.
Comprehensive Plan Amendment — 1105 N Ashland AV
The change would shift planned land use from commercial to multi-family residential on the Ashland Avenue parcels.
Phoenix of De Pere Utility and Street Construction (Contract 26-10)
Infrastructure goes in now so the housing buildings and eventual street paving can follow on the developer's timeline.
Comp Plan Amendment — 1800 BLK Chicago ST (Resolution 26-05)
Opens the door to senior apartments next to St. Anne's Church; zoning to follow separately.
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