The village of Harrison is developing its 23 acres on Highway N between Manitowoc and Schmidt roads to serve as a commercial hub.
“The village’s Economic Development Strategic Plan identified the need to undertake a robust business attraction effort directed at retail and commercial development along County Highway N,” said Chad Pelishek, assistant village manager.
The commercial district will be dedicated to small local businesses such as grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, convenience stores, health/wellness, offices and small-scale development that can provide essential services within the community.
The Highway N corridor has seen extensive residential development in recent years with traffic counts increasing to an average of 7,000-8,000 vehicles per day.
The village is planning to build a new $11.5 million Fire Station in this commercial park in 2025 adjacent to Manitowoc Road. This new station will replace the current fire station 70 on Lake Park Road and State Highway 114.
“The village plans to develop the area from the north to south starting near the intersection of Schmidt Road and County Highway N. The Village Board sees value in diversifying the village’s tax base to not be dependent solely on residential tax base,” Pelishek said.
The Village Board recently approved a master plan and design guidelines for the development. The design guidelines and master plan for this development can be found on the village website at: harrisoncommercepark_design-guidelines.pdf
Available lots average about two acres with Highway N frontage. The commercial hub will include pedestrian pathways along Highway N to make the development walkable as well as future plans call for a splash pad/entrance water feature and a park to serve both residential and commercial neighborhoods.
The village is offering the lots for $45,000 per acre, shovel ready. Construction on the roadways is estimated to begin the winter of 2025 and lots are expected to be available for development spring/summer 2025.
