Nestled in the heart of the Fox Cities, the city of Menasha is a true hidden — and developing — gem of the region. Continuously funding heavily in public amenities and recreational facilities around the community, Menasha has created a sense of place where people want to live, work and invest. We’re branded “Your Place on the Water” not only for the endless shores, but for the livability, accessibility and opportunity that the city has created around these assets.
Through public and private investment and community support, the city of Menasha has made leaps to rejuvenate our community. Over the past several years, the city has added more than 100 new market-rate apartment units just in the downtown. These units are spurring new life into the historic commercial core and economic validity into small and large businesses that make up this great community.
“Having fixed boundaries, Menasha has prioritized the responsible and high-quality economic growth of our city while working hand in hand with the development community bringing market demanding projects to fruition,” stated Mayor Austin Hammond.
Whether it be multifamily residential, mixed-use, infill development, a corporate office or general commercial, the city has multiple prime and available redevelopment sites ready for investment. These sites include the former Banta Publishing site (5+ acres), the former Gilbert Paper site (5+ acres), the former Whiting Paper site (2 to 5 acres), the former Shopko site (10 to 20 acres) and several off-market historic downtown developments. Many of our opportunities are located within existing tax increment financing districts or an adjacent district that can be expanded, opportunity zone districts, have direct water frontage, and/or are adjacent to major highway corridors.
Menasha offers competitive development assistance for high quality and desirable projects. In addition, as a public power community you can expect to see savings of 20% or more on your electric bill, lowering your cost of operations. Contact the community development director to learn more about these opportunities and schedule a tour to see how these many singular investments stitch together in forming a larger community vision.
CONTACT
Sam Schroeder, Community Development Director
City of Menasha • sschroeder@menashawi.gov
100 Main Street, Suite 200, Menasha, WI 54952
920-967-3651 • www.menashawi.gov
InDevelopment Conference 2024
KI Convention Center, Green Bay • Tuesday, Sept. 17 • 2–7 p.m.
For event agenda and details on presenters, read the 2024 InDevelopment Report
