WASHINGTON CO. WISC. – On Wednesday, October 15 from 4-7 pm, the homeowners association of the Oaks of Jackson hosts its first ever community block party. Sponsors for the event include planners Vandewalle & Associates, as well as builders Harbor Homes and Hillcrest, and SEH the engineer/planner. The event is free for all Oaks of Jackson homeowners, in the spirit of building an accessible and exceptional new community.

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MADISON, WISC. For cities and villages in Dane County interested in addressing the housing shortage, the Grandview Commons residential mixed-use neighborhood on Madison’s far east side provides a real-world example of bringing together different types and densities of housing in one neighborhood, at a range of price points.

First established 20 years ago, Grandview Commons is now in its final build-out stages. Grandview Commons includes small alley-loaded single-family homes to townhomes, multi-family, and larger single-family homes. Pocket parks and open space are integrate, allowing residents to gather or participate in outdoor activities. Grandview Commons also includes senior housing.

A recent tour of the neighborhood was led by Vandewalle & Associates’ Principal Brian Munson, and generated so much interest that tour participants asked if they could bring their village board, city council or plan commission for a tour . The answer was yes! For more information, or if your community would be interested in a tour, please reach out to Brian Munson, Principal in charge of Urban Design Initiatives, Neighborhood Design, and Project Entitlement, at Vandewalle Associates, at bmunson@vandewalle.com.

MADISON (WKOW) — Rise Madison, a new affordable housing development geared toward working individuals, families and senior opened at 958 Rise Lane, at the intersection of East Washington and N. Fair Oaks Avenues.

The Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corp., nonprofit owner and developer of the housing project, worked with developers and the City to bring about the project.

Affordable housing is much needed in Wisconsin’s fastest growing county. Local leaders expressed their hopes for the development and the opportunities it will give Madison residents.