Congressman Scott Fitzgerald Tours Former Grade School Transformed Into Housing, Leads Discussion on Challenges for Seniors and Our Workforce
Associated Bank, Wisconsin Partnership for Housing Development, Inc. Provide Perspectives on Local Housing Challenges
The tour highlighted the success of the Muskego School Apartments, a former grade school redeveloped into affordable housing units by the Wisconsin Partnership for Housing Development, Inc. and Commonwealth Development Corporation of America. The project received a $510,000 grant from FHLBank Chicago’s Affordable Housing Program (AHP) General Fund, sponsored by its member Associated Bank. The project is an example of the unique adaptive reuse of an empty school into a place to call home for area seniors, families, and individuals with disabilities.
Housing and finance leaders meet Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) in Muskego, Wis. to discuss housing supply solutions. Pictured (left to right): Sharon Gorrell, FHLBank Chicago; Corey Hoze, Associated Bank; Rose Oswald Poels, Wisconsin Bankers Association; Tyler Sheeran, Commonwealth Development Corporation of America; Dave Feldhaus, FHLBank Chicago; Rep. Scott Fitzgerald; Michael Ericson, CEO at FHLBank Chicago; Joe Fazio, Board Chairperson at FHLBank Chicago; SteFanie Bachrach, Associated Bank; Jamie Lutton, FHLBank Chicago; Todd Mandel, Wisconsin Partnership for Housing Development; Ty Taylor, Board Director at FHLBank Chicago
“Today’s roundtable was an important opportunity to hear directly from the people working every day to expand access to working family housing in the greater Milwaukee area,” said Congressman Scott Fitzgerald. “Meeting these housing needs requires more than just funding; it takes collaboration to ensure every Wisconsinite has a safe, stable place to call home. Thanks to local partners like FHLBank Chicago, Associated Bank, and the Wisconsin Partnership for Housing Development, Inc., we’re solving housing issues right here in Muskego.”
For additional information about FHLBank Chicago’s AHP General Fund, please visit fhlbc.com.
About Associated Banc-Corp
Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB ) has total assets of $43 billion and is the largest bank holding company based in Wisconsin. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Associated is a leading Midwest banking franchise, offering a full range of financial products and services from nearly 200 banking locations serving more than 100 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota and Missouri. The company also operates loan production offices in Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, New York, Ohio and Texas. Associated Bank, N.A. is an Equal Housing Lender, Equal Opportunity Lender and Member FDIC. More information about Associated Banc-Corp is available at www.associatedbank.com.
About Wisconsin Partnership for Housing Development, Inc.
The Wisconsin Partnership for Housing Development, Inc. is committed to housing for everyone because it’s essential for building healthy communities. We build effective public-private partnerships to expand access to affordable housing options. We do this by directly developing quality housing and by consulting with local groups to provide them with the expertise and capacity to expand affordable housing in their communities.
About Commonwealth Development Corporation of America
Commonwealth Development Corporation of America (CDC) is a leading, majority woman-owned national developer of affordable, workforce, and senior housing. Committed to creating high-quality housing that strengthens neighborhoods and communities, CDC has developed more than 125 projects and over 8,000 units since its founding in 2001. The firm is consistently ranked among the top affordable housing developers in the country.