Construction on a mixed-use project in West Allis is set to begin next month, in what the developer calls a rare case of “missing middle” housing advancing to construction. Known as Union Green, the development will replace a string of vacant buildings and an underutilized public park at 6400 W. Greenfield Ave. with eight townhomes,
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Rendering from Galbraith Carnahan Architects[/caption]
"Smaller developments like Union Green also offer additional unique benefits to tenants: three-level rental townhomes with individual front entries and private garages, an intimate apartment building in which every unit is a corner unit, and a multifamily community where your home feels a bit more like home and your neighbors feel a bit more like actual neighbors," Hook said.
The project team purchased the project site from the city and received tax incremental financing to support the project, according to city documents, which helped the team make the project financially viable.
The existing public park will be relocated within the development site to better interact with residents and the retail tenant, which is envisioned to be a cafe user.
The townhomes will be available for occupancy January 2026 with the apartments and retail space available in February 2026, the announcement says.