Why Riverwest Is a Natural Fit for Cohousing in Milwaukee
The right neighborhood can make community feel natural. It can support walkability, everyday interaction, access to green space, local businesses, and a stronger sense of belonging. That is one reason Riverwest is such a natural fit for River Trail Commons.
River Trail Commons is Featured on Riverwest Radio
We’re excited to share that Nola from River Trail Commons was a recent guest on Riverwest Radio’s It Is What It Is show with Carol Hale!
She discusses the cohousing model, the vision behind River Trail Commons, and why more people are exploring community-oriented living options in Milwaukee.
Cohousing vs. Condos: What’s the Difference?
If you are exploring homeownership options in Milwaukee, you may be comparing single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and other types of residential communities. One option you may not know as well is cohousing. Until now, cohousing hasn’t existed in Milwaukee!
The Benefits of Cohousing: A Different Kind of Homeownership in Milwaukee
When people think about buying a home, they often consider square footage, location, price, and resale value. Those things matter, of course. But more people are also asking a deeper question: What kind of life do I want my home to support?
River Trail Commons: A bold vision for affordable housing and community in Riverwest
The River Trail Commons will combine market-rate and discounted condominiums, including two eight-unit townhouses and a three-story, 24-unit structure with shared amenities. Residents will enjoy features like a communal kitchen, library, outdoor courtyard, and community garden, the latter being overseen by Andre Lee Ellis of The C.A.G.E..
Milwaukee Journal: Riverwest Cohousing Plan Mixes Market-rate and Discounted Condos
A cohousing development which would combine market-rate condominiums with discounted units in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood has received an initial city endorsement.
Financing is being assembled for the project, known as River Trail Commons. The Plan Commission on Monday recommended a zoning change to accommodate it − which needs Common Council approval.
Work continues on planned Milwaukee cohousing development
Prep work has begun on a unique real estate development in the City of Milwaukee: a cohousing community named River Trail Commons. While it would be a first-of-its-kind concept for Milwaukee, five cohousing arrangements can be found throughout Madison, which are part of the roughly 200 such living setups that can be found throughout the U.S.
Milwaukee cohousing project receives Mayor Johnson’s approval
A unique housing project planned for Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood received the public thumbs up from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson Friday.
In front of what will eventually be the River Trail Commons cohousing development, the Mayor signed a public file advancing the project. Mayor Johnson also signed a second file authorizing the Environmental Collaboration Office to seek clean energy tax credits to support various projects like the new Martin Luther King Jr. Drive library branch in the Harambee neighborhood.
