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Wausau consultant warns affordability and staffing will shape older-adult housing needs
Summary
A North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission study presented to Wausau’s Economic Development Committee projects rising demand for independent-living and long-term-care capacity and urges planning for affordability and workforce development.
Sam Wessel of the North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission told the City of Wausau Economic Development Committee on Dec. 2 that the city should prepare now for shifting demand in older-adult housing, particularly because of affordability pressures and staffing shortages.
Wessel, who presented the City of Wausau Older Adults Housing Study 2025, said the analysis focuses on three cohorts (ages 55–64, 65–74 and 75-plus) and relies on county population projections, census data and interviews with local stakeholders. "If there's one thing I want you to take away from this presentation is that affordability for the housing itself and then…
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