Affordable Housing Deal Rebounds | Milwaukee News

After the city council rejected a $374-unit affordable housing plan in May—voting 14-1 over fears of losing luxury apartments and lack of local outreach—developers are pivoting. Partnering with WHEFA, which doesn’t require municipal approval, they’re now seeking $88 million in tax-exempt bonds. The move is moving forward despite the city’s veto, as WHEFA was unaware of the prior rejection. Meanwhile, residents remain uncertain about displacement risks, even though developers claim current tenants won’t be affected—details still murky. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2066f9136a392ddf