Red Willow Flats Brings Housing and Possibility to the Oneida Nation

In 2024, the Oneida Nation celebrated the completion of Red Willow Flats, a 35-unit development of housing on tribal trust land in Oneida, Wis. The development provides a mix of affordable and market-rate units for families and individuals, including veterans, requiring supportive services. The market-rate units were intentionally developed to serve essential workers, such as medical personnel and law enforcement, who provide vital services to the reservation community. The 1822 Land & Development Company of Oneida, LLC (1822) developed the project with support from FHLBank Chicago member Bay Bank in the form of a $700,000 AHP General Fund grant. Pete King, General Manager of 1822 and President and CEO of King Solutions LLC, previously received a grant through the Community First Developer Program to support capacity-building and career development. King, a Native American developer with roots in the Oneida Nation, led the development of Red Willow Flats since its start. “This development reflects our heritage and prioritizes the wellbeing of our people,” King shared. “It was made possible through partnerships that value the importance of addressing housing challenges in tribal communities. FHLBank Chicago has been instrumental in helping us realize this dream.” The successful completion of Red Willow Flats and the continued growth of 1822 demonstrate the impact FHLBank Chicago has on housing development and supply in partnership with members and community partners. Jeff Bowman, CEO of Bay Bank, emphasized the shared mission behind the project. “At Bay Bank, supporting the Oneida Nation has always been our priority. Working with Pete and FHLBank Chicago to bring Red Willow Flats to life is a testament to what we can accomplish when the needs of the community and innovative solutions align.”