Construction could start in summer 2017 to convert Milwaukee County’s former work-release building near the courthouse into 60 affordable apartments.
At least half of those apartments would be for people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless. The remaining apartments would have income limits for residents. The project at 1004 N. 10th St. has been under discussion since 2014, and lead developer Heartland Housing Inc. is lining up its financing to make it happen.
In addition to the housing, the building renovation will create more space for St. Ben’s Community Meal Program, which is in a neighboring property. The St. Ben’s space in the new building will mean people waiting for a meal won’t have to wait in line outside, and can access showers, laundry machines and computers, Matt Melendes, Heartland Housing associate director of real estate development, told Milwaukee County officials Monday.
