Authority reviews progress in Wilson neighborhood; staff reports 23 four-unit buildings replaced by single-family houses

The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Kenosha received and filed a progress report on the Wilson neighborhood redevelopment project.

Taylor, a city staff member, presented a recap at the authority’s request and said the original objective was to replace higher-density four-unit buildings with owner-occupied single-family houses. “23 4 unit houses have been acquired, and 23 single unit houses will replace them,” Taylor said.

The staff report identified about 26 properties acquired in the effort, listed recent and planned construction by Acadia Properties, Torsen Builders and NewGen Homes, and included sale prices for completed units, though the meeting presentation did not state a complete sale-price schedule for all lots.

Authority members responded positively to the progress report. Members said builders reacted well to the early homebuilding work and that initial models helped attract additional interest from other builders. One authority member praised the report as a “really good synopsis” of work dating back to 2002/2006.

During discussion, Torsen Builders and Properties was identified as a local builder that has built or begun building multiple homes in the area; Taylor said Dan Torsen has chosen smaller three-bedroom, two-bath plans for some lots and has broken ground. The staff report noted activity by Home Kenosha participants including Torsen and NewGen Homes.

The authority voted by voice to receive the report and file it. No formal conditions, amendments or funding actions were approved during the meeting.