Merge Urbane Burlington Crew Celebrates With A Holiday Potluck

Posted December 20, 2023 by Robert Boelter & filed under News, Commercial, Multi-Family, Office.

Team Greenfire took a moment at the Merge Urbane Burlington 424 construction project to celebrate the Holiday Season with a festive potluck. It certainly warmed the atmosphere as the team contributed an array of treats and dishes. The potluck not only highlighted Team Greenfire’s seamless professional collaboration on the Urbane Burlington 424 project but also underscored the team’s knack for coming together amidst the construction hustle and bustle.

Progress at the 40,000-square-foot apartment and commercial building continues in downtown Burlington, IA. The site is where the former Burlington Police Department was located and developer Merge Urban Development is building 47 market-rate units of studio, one and two-bedroom apartments along with 3,300 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. The site is managed by Randal Navis – Project Manager and the site is overseen by Paul Kaare – Superintendent.

The final renovations will allow residents to live in Downtown Burlington, a walkable neighborhood steps away from the riverfront and in the middle of a lively cultural scene. The Mississippi River views and proximity to scenic parks and recreation make Urbane424 an ideal location to live. The Urbane424 apartment complex in Burlington, IA is a modern living space with in-unit features that include private balconies, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and in-unit washers and dryers.

Read more about the project and amenities on the properties’ official website here or on Merge Urban Development’s website as well.

December 2023 Project Spotlight | Greeneway Infrastructure

Posted November 30, 2023 by Simmi Urbanek & filed under News, Commercial, Multi-Family, Tribal.

While the project spotlight is typically reserved for a project nearing completion with flashy photos, we are taking an alternative route this month to feature the Greeneway Infrastructure project in Kenosha, WI. This project may not be flashy, but it is impressive. The infrastructure project kicked off this month to help lay the groundwork for future development of the 240-acre site just off the freeway in Kenosha. The site is south of the Kenosha airport and is the former Dairyland Greyhound Park and was purchased by the Forest County Potawatomi Community in 2017.

Sagewind Development is the developer of the project, Greenfire is the construction manager and The Reesman Company is the excavation and grading subcontractor. Crews are actively hauling truckloads of dirt and debris to prep the site for sewer, roads and other infrastructure to get the site pad-ready for development. This site will be a mixed-use commercial and multi-family development that will bring jobs, housing and other amenities to Kenosha County. The infrastructure is expected to be completed late 2024.

Local officials spoke at the ground breaking ceremony on November 29, 2023 about how important this project is and how proud they are to work with the Forest County Potawatomi Community on this site. The Chairman of the FCPC, James Crawford, spoke about how the land used to be a Potawatomi village and how the Tribe intends to care for the land with respect and looks forward to providing the area with much needed resources.

Sagewind Development and Greenfire Management Services Break Ground on Potawatomi’s Greeneway Project in Kenosha

Posted November 29, 2023 by Simmi Urbanek & filed under News, Commercial, Multi-Family, Tribal.

The Forest County Potawatomi Community (FCPC), Sagewind Development, Potawatomi Business Development Corporation (PBDC) and Greenfire Management Services celebrated a groundbreaking today on the Greeneway project in Kenosha County, a community-oriented, mixed-use development with integrated design features across 240 acres. Located on the site formerly occupied by the Dairyland Greyhound Park, the development will include multi-family residential, light industrial and commercial space and is planned to maintain and establish natural sites including woodlands, wetlands and prairies.

The FCPC purchased the Greeneway property in 2017 as part of its commitment to invest in and support growth throughout southeastern Wisconsin. The groundbreaking took place following a blessing of the property by Tribal elders and representatives and included local business and political leaders.

“Today marks a significant milestone in our history,” said Forest County Potawatomi Chairman James Crawford. “We are breaking ground on land the Potawatomi called home for hundreds of years, improving our current footprint in southeastern Wisconsin through substantial investment, while also honoring our past. This is the next step in fulfilling our ongoing and long-term commitment to Kenosha.”

Sagewind Development and Greenfire Management Services are both subsidiary companies of PBDC, which was established in 2002 and works to diversify the Tribe’s business interests beyond gaming.

Sagewind and Greenfire’s work on the Greeneway begins with developing new public infrastructure to deliver pad ready sites for development of commercial and multi-family residential uses.

“This is a very exciting project for Sagewind Development,” said Andy Wiegman, Sagewind’s general manager. “The Greeneway site has tremendous highway access and is ideally located adjacent to I-94 along the Chicago-Milwaukee corridor. We see incredible potential here and look forward to collaborating with local leaders to continue to develop the sites within the project and bring its many amenities to Kenosha.”

Including the Greeneway property, FCPC have invested nearly $30 million to acquire and develop properties in their treaty homelands in Kenosha County. Earlier this year, the Tribe purchased 23 acres of land for future development on I-94 in Kenosha. In October, FCPC announced the acquisition of five parcels of vacant commercial real estate in the Lakeview Corporate Park in Pleasant Prairie for future development. The five parcels total 128 acres.

Wisconsin Farmers Union begins Catalytic Project on the River

Posted September 26, 2023 by Simmi Urbanek & filed under News, Commercial, Historic, Hospitality, Multi-Family, Office.

Market on River will be the “It” place in Chippewa Falls in 2024. The historic renovation in downtown Chippewa Falls will be a catalytic project and attract small businesses and visitors alike. The 45,000 square foot, mixed-use building will have a food hall on the first floor with several spaces for entrepreneurs and small businesses to operate. The second floor will be the headquarters for the Wisconsin Farmers Union and have gathering and event spaces. The third floor will have apartments.

On September 26, 2023, the Wisconsin Farmers Union held a community open house and brick signing celebration to mark the beginning of construction for the historic renovation project.

This project marks an important milestone in the story of the Wisconsin Farmers Union as they look to preserve the past while thinking towards the future. The building was constructed in 1916 after a fire destroyed the previous structure. It was home to the Chippewa Valley Mercantile Company. The restoration will be thoughtful and careful to embrace the past of this building and be a catalyst for future economic growth in the area.

The living spaces are coined as Social Living and will provide great views, access to local businesses and opportunities for engagement. There is a bike path nearby and a park across the street, making this a desirable destination for anyone from young professionals to families. The Market on River will be a valuable asset to Chippewa Falls and beyond.