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Regional report warns of rising demand for 55+ housing, cites affordability and staffing as top constraints
Summary
The North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission presented projections showing rising demand among adults 55+ and recommended retrofits, developer recruitment and workforce training to address affordability and staffing shortages in assisted‑living and long‑term care.
Sam Wessel of the North Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission presented a "housing for older adults" report to the Wausau Common Council on Jan. 13 that summarized regional projections and policy recommendations. Wessel said the 2022 regional study projected roughly 4,500 new units across the eight participating municipalities by 2040 and that the share for Wausau was notable; he emphasized that "affordability and…
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