Developer pitches workforce-housing pilot for 347 W. 7th; RDA asks staff to refine terms

Nov 19, 2025

First Place Homes proposed acquiring the 347 W. 7th infill lot to build starter “workforce” homes with deed restrictions or recapture mechanisms; the RDA praised the plan but did not approve the offer, directing staff to continue negotiations and draft enforceable resale language.

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Robert Hensel, representing First Place Homes, told the Oshkosh Redevelopment Authority that his firm wants to buy the infill lot at 347 West 7th and build “workforce-type housing” aimed at first-time buyers who cannot afford typical new-construction prices.

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