Housing progress In Oshkosh
Following a 2022 housing study, significant progress has been made towards increasing housing availability in the greater Oshkosh region. In the city’s downtown, Mackson Corners completed the first building while MK Lofts redeveloped the original Miles Kimball facility in the Sawdust District. Red Earth LLC broke ground on its first phase of many to build market-rate apartments for the northwest side of the city. Additional projects are in the works for Sawyer Creek Crossing on the city’s west side and expansion of Oregon Place on the south side. In all, more than 1,000 units are in various phases of development, adding much needed inventory.
The focus is not entirely on multi-family. Recently the village of Winneconne started improvements to allow for the Wolf Run single-family development.
In the city of Oshkosh, single-family lots will replace a recently vacated elementary school, matching the character of the existing neighborhood.
Industrial expansion and opportunity
Industrial expansion in the area continues to drive economic growth for greater Oshkosh. In the past year, 4imprint broke ground on an expansion to its distribution center located in Oshkosh’s Southwest Industrial Park. This $20 million expansion not only increases their existing product services, it also increases their solar array to support the expansion. In the village of Winneconne, Switchgear acquired additional property and is nearing completion on its production area expansion as the need for electrical equipment grows. The Industrial Parks in the city of Oshkosh and the village of Winneconne still boast available properties with ample room for business relocation or expansion.
Downtown focus and tourism driving growth
A collaboration of Oshkosh partners completed a plan to highlight potential projects in downtown. The plan, which expects to drive improvements over the next 10-20 years, focuses on catalyst sites, walkability and beautification. This initiative aims to enhance downtown Oshkosh’s appeal, both inviting local residents and attracting tourists to experience the vibrant atmosphere and scenic waterfront.Oshkosh already enjoys a strong economic impact from tourism and is now poised to welcome more guests to the region. Redevelopment is underway transforming the downtown waterfront hotel into a Marriott to accompany the recently announced renovation of the historic Oshkosh Northwestern Building boutique hotel project. A second hotel is set to open on the development accompanying the Oshkosh Corporation headquarters, with a Tru by Hilton set to open later this year.
Contact
Tricia Rathermel, President & CEO, Greater Oshkosh EDC
tricia.rathermel@greateroshkosh.com • 920-230-3321ext.105
Andrea Aurigue, Communications & Research Manager, Greater Oshkosh EDC
andrea.aurigue@greateroshkosh.com • 920-230-3321ext.103
InDevelopment Conference 2024
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