Cornerstone Village–Highland is an affordable housing development in Milwaukee’s Concordia neighborhood. The project replaces a long-vacant healthcare facility at 3200 W. Highland with a new four-story, 84,400 SF building that will provide 71 affordable apartments for elderly residents and adults with disabilities.

Greenfire is serving as construction manager, leading the project from preconstruction through completion. The team has coordinated logistics on a tight urban site, maintained a net zero fill balance, and managed sequencing around active street utility work on Highland Avenue. Working alongside the project’s design team Quorum Architects, Greenfire’s involvement allowed the project to maintain progress and overcome site challenges while keeping quality, safety, and schedule at the forefront.

The building topped out at its full four residential stories above the underground parking garage. Installation of exterior fascia and windows is complete, enclosing the building and allowing interior work to advance. Drywall is nearing completion on the top floor of both the North and West wings, with crews moving downward through the building. At ground level, clearing and preparation is underway for the new entry drive and landscaping.

When complete, Cornerstone Village–Highland will bring a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments. 65 of the 71 units will be income-restricted for households earning 30–60% of the area median income. 18 units will be prioritized for formerly homeless seniors, and more than a dozen will support adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Six units will remain unrestricted. The building will include shared amenities such as a community kitchen, gathering spaces, a rooftop terrace, and outdoor garden beds.

Cornerstone Village–Highland will add much-needed affordable housing to the Near West Side, strengthening the neighborhood with resources designed to meet long-term community needs.

Jewish Family Services (JFS) celebrated the opening of the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Residences at Woodale Crossing with an event-filled afternoon and celebratory ribbon cutting. The new development adds affordable and supportive housing to the Brown Deer community and advances JFS’ mission to strengthen the well-being of individuals and families through supportive services. The project was developed by JFS Housing, Inc. with funding support from Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), Bader Philanthropies, and other partners.

Greenfire managed the construction of the new building, along with the design team including JLA Architects and engineering services provided by The Sigma Group and REYN Engineering. Greenfire lead with experience in affordable and supportive housing projects ensuring high-quality, code-compliant construction. Greenfire worked closely with JFS and all project partners to deliver a space that is safe, accessible, and built to serve residents in need.

The ribbon cutting event included remarks from several community leaders and project partners. Speakers included Daniel Fleischman, Interim President and CEO of JFS, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Elmer Moore, President & CEO of WHEDA; Shakita LaGrant-McClain, Director of Milwaukee County Health & Human Services (And Brown Deer native) and Dan Bader, President & CEO of Bader Philanthropies. The program also included a tree dedication in memory of Scott Luber, who passed away in July 2025. Scott served on the JFS Board of Directors, the JFS Housing Board, and the JFS Housing Task Force. He was instrumental in supporting the JFS mission and advancing its housing work. Remarks were given by Jason Steigman, Interim Chair and Past President, and Adam Witkov, honoring Scott’s legacy of compassion, leadership, and service.

The event featured live music, food, beverages, and tours of the new facility. Woodale Crossing now opens its doors to residents and begins its role as a long-term resource for individuals and families in need of housing and support.

A vital, supportive housing development in Brown Deer is beginning to take shape. Greenfire’s team is overseeing construction of the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Residences at Woodale Crossing, Jewish Family Services’ (JFS) newest housing project in Brown Deer.

Significant progress has been made since the project’s groundbreaking in May, 2024. The site is located just south of the convergence of West Bradley Road and North Teutonia Avenue and had to be cleared of an existing, unoccupied structure, parking lot and overgrowth. Once demolition was complete, extensive earthwork and grading commenced to clear the way for the precast foundation of the 56-unit apartment development, designed by JLA Architects. A steady stream of earth moving equipment and dump trucks populate the site daily as infill of the building’s foundation and podium take shape.

Greenfire’s early involvement in the planning process has kept progress on the project steady. Careful site logistic planning has mitigated disruptions to the surrounding neighborhood, as well as an existing JFS housing development, the Deerwood Crossing Senior Residences, adjacent to the construction site. As the building’s base and core near completion, vertical construction of the three-story building commences in the coming weeks.

Once completed, Woodale Crossing will provide much needed supportive housing to the Brown Deer community. The new housing project will provide safe and supportive housing to seniors and those living with disabilities. Features of the new development include underground parking, offices for support staff, communal space and outdoor patio spaces for residents to enjoy. The building will feature studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts. The housing community will foster healthy and independent living while being able to provide supportive staff and care when needed.

Greenfire looks to keep strong momentum on Woodale Crossing to help make this vital affordable multi-family housing project a reality and make a positive impact for individuals and families.