| United House |
United House website |
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| Description: |
United House is an affordable supportive housing apartment building that opened in September 2008. Its 24 one-bedroom units are available to individuals experiencing mental illness. Supportive services at the building are provided by Social Rehabilitation and Residential Resources. The building includes a community kitchen, fitness center, lounge, classroom, library, and chapel. |
| Location: |
2500 W. Center St., Milwaukee |
| Developers: |
Cardinal Capital Management and United Christian Church, Milwaukee |
| Development support provided by: |
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, City of Milwaukee, Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, U.S. Bank, Great Lakes Capital Fund |
United House
in the news: |
Plans to create housing for residents with mental illness Nov 7, 2008, The Business Journal
Building providing housing for mentally ill Oct 27, 2008, WTMJ4
Housing for mentally ill gets its start; groups combine forces for United House in Milwaukee Nov 20, 2007, JSOnline |
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| Prairie Apartments |
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Prairie Apartments opened in April, 2009. The project provides 24 new one-bedroom and studio apartments with private bath and kitchens. Other amenities include a fitness center, technology center, laundry facilities, and tenant storage. Rent subsidies are available for two-thirds of the units. Prairie Apartments serves individuals at risk of homelessness because of mental health or other conditions. Supportive services are provided to tenants by Guest House of Milwaukee. |
| Location: |
1218 W. Highland Blvd., Milwaukee |
| Developers: |
Heartland Housing and Guest House of Milwaukee |
| Development support provided by: |
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, City of Milwaukee, U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, National Equity Fund, Inc., Milwaukee Continuum of Care, Local Initiatives Support Corp. |
Prairie Apartments
in the news: |
Leading the way: supportive housing arrives in Milwaukee
Jan/Feb 2010, Affordable Housing Finance
Housing officials hold groundbreaking for supportive housing development May 7, 2008, WHEDA website |
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| Johnston Center Residences |
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The Johnston Center Residences development will create 91 studio units of permanent supportive housing, targeted for use by people who have been homeless or at high risk of homelessness. The project involves renovation of the former Johnston Community Health Center and construction of a new addition just north of the Johnston building. Hope House of Milwaukee will provide supportive services. The project received allocations of Low Income Housing Tax Credits in 2008 and 2009, and broke ground May 28, 2009. Opening is anticipated in summer 2010. |
| Location: |
1230 W. Grant St., Milwaukee |
| Developers: |
Mercy Housing Lakefront |
| Development support provided by: |
City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, Continuum of Care, local banks and foundations |
Johnston Center Apartments
in the news: |
WHEDA policies stall Milwaukee housing project July 9, 2008, The Daily Reporter
More information about the Johnston Center proposal Dec 4, 2007 presentation to the City of Milwaukee Common Council's Zoning, Neighborhoods, and Development Committee, PDF |
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| Washington Park Apartments |
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Washington Park Apartments has 24 three-bedroom units, including 10 units of permanent supportive housing for families in which a parent struggles with mental illness. The building provides an array of on-site services including day care, parenting classes, nutrition programs, a food pantry, and a family resource center. The building was occupied in December 2009. |
| Location: |
39th and Lisbon, Milwaukee |
| Developer: |
United Methodist Children’s Services, Milwaukee |
| Development support provided by: |
Milwaukee County, City of Milwaukee |
Washington Park Apartments
in the news: |
New apartments help some struggling residents turn the corner Mar 29, 2010, JSOnline |
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