Case Studies
Great River Residences
Project Summary
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The project aimed to create a diverse, high-quality residential community that catered to various income levels and enhance retail and commercial activity in the area along Hwy 35. The location, adjacent to the Great River State Trailhead and the Great River Road, provided a great setting for this transformation. The location offers residents recreational opportunities and easy access to scenic attractions. The Great River Residences was a unique high-density infill redevelopment project in Onalaska’s downtown area. It aligned with the city’s Comprehensive Plan for economic development, encouraging reinvestment in underutilized land in the downtown business district. The project was part of the Downtown Mixed-Use District, focusing on pedestrian-oriented development with a mix of uses. It emphasized multiple-story, mixed-use buildings with high-quality design. The project contributed to urban revitalization, boosted the downtown core, and generated tax revenue of approximately $200,000 per year. The Great River Residences project comprises a total of 101 apartments, consisting of a 12-unit town-home, a 21-unit town-home, a 66 unit, 4-story apartment building and a mixed-use building. The multi-story apartment building has underground parking and offers a mix of studio, 1, and 2-bedroom residences. The townhomes consist of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom residences. The mixed-use building includes 2 one-bedroom loft apartments and a 2,000 sq ft commercial/retail space with a drive-through. Although the site posed challenges, given its narrow lot and proximity to high-traffic railroad tracks, the project’s diverse housing offerings and the inclusion of commercial spaces provides Onalaska with an expanded range of housing options. This, in turn, helps address the housing shortage in the area and promotes increased commercial activity along Hwy 35. Great River Residences includes modern amenities, sustainable design and well-planned infrastructure, creating a high quality, safe and appealing living environment for residences.
400 Court St. South, Onalaska, WI 54650 Location
Mixed-Use/Multi-Family Project Type
Architect/Engineer
I & S Group Inc. (ISG)
Builder Mettera, LLC
Management Three Sixty Real Estate Solutions, LLC
Website https://greatriver.threesixty.bz/
Special Features Larger force main for the city along Hickory St. Removal of contaminated soils on the site to DNR Standards. Tested for Native American archaeological artifacts.
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Great River Residences Case Study 1
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