RDA awards short planning options to multiple developers for JBS redevelopment site
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Summary
The authority authorized a series of short planning options to advance housing proposals at the JBS site: 60‑day options for Redu Homes and NeighborWorks Green Bay and continued coordination with Habitat for Humanity and other partners as staff refine designs and financing.
The Redevelopment Authority approved short planning options to advance residential components of the JBS redevelopment site, allowing staff and prospective developers more time to refine designs, financing and logistics.
Staff summarized that the RFP sought single‑family and townhome housing types not readily available in the local market. Redu Homes presented plans for market‑rate single‑family homes in Development Area A and townhome options in Area B; staff recommended a 60‑day planning option to continue negotiations and finalize the development agreement. Redu representative Ryan said the firm seeks to provide a mix of housing types and to explore affordability options.
NeighborWorks Green Bay presented a proposal for six townhomes in Area B modeled on its Navarino product; staff said NeighborWorks would like four units to be accessible for households at or below 80% area median income and two to remain market rate to help finance the project. Staff reported ongoing discussions with Habitat for Humanity and Gorman and Company and said the goal is to accommodate multiple developers in the overall site plan.
The RDA approved the planning options and directed staff to continue one‑on‑one work with each developer to finalize design and financing parameters before returning with development agreements for RDA review.