(City of Kenosha)
KENOSHA, Wis. — Two large-scale housing developments proposed by Bear Development are moving forward in the City of Kenosha, adding nearly 240 new apartment units — including one government-subsidized project for income-restricted tenants.
(City of Kenosha)
Fox Meadowview: Government-Subsidized Housing
The larger of the two, Fox Meadowview Apartments, is planned for the northeast corner of 50th Street and 52nd Avenue. The 144-unit complex will be rent- and income-restricted, with units limited to residents earning between 50 and 80 percent of the Area Median Income, averaging 60 percent across the project.
City documents show the development will be financed through state and federal low-income housing tax credits, making it a government-subsidized housing project. The plan includes six apartment buildings and a clubhouse for residents.
The project was first approved in 2019 under a different developer but expired before construction began. Bear Development revived the proposal this year, earning support from Mayor John Antaramian’s administration and the City Plan Commission, which described the project as part of Kenosha’s long-term affordable housing strategy.
(City of Kenosha)
Brookstone Multi-Family: Market-Rate Apartments
A second Bear Development project, Brookstone Multi-Family, is planned for the southwest corner of 42nd Street and 35th Avenue. It will feature a total of 94 units — a four-story, 48-unit building for seniors and two smaller stacked-flat buildings with 46 market-rate units open to residents of all ages.
Unlike Fox Meadowview, Brookstone is not income-restricted and will operate entirely at market rates.
City Support and Developer Background
Both projects have been endorsed by the mayor’s office and city planning staff, which have pointed to Kenosha’s rising housing demand and limited supply of new units. Bear Development, a major player in southeastern Wisconsin, has previously completed several apartment and senior housing projects throughout the region.
Past Lawsuit and Settlement
Public records show Bear Development sued the City of Kenosha and the Redevelopment Authority in 2011 over a failed redevelopment deal. The city ultimately paid the company about $3.7 million to settle the case.
That prior lawsuit has prompted some residents to question why the city continues partnering with the same developer on major projects, particularly those involving public subsidies.
Outlook
Together, the two Bear Development projects would add nearly 240 apartment units in Kenosha — one government-subsidized for lower-income tenants and one market-rate. City officials have praised the developments as a sign of growth, while others continue to monitor how the city’s close relationship with Bear Development may shape future housing policy and public spending.
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16 Responses
millsville, so funny
Kickbacks are us, a Kenosha political given.
100%!! A 3.7million dollar settlement from Kenosha taxpayers is enough money to grease a lot of pockets. That should be an automatic red flag!
The alderman at the time screwed the Kenosha taxpayers.
What kickbacks? Please go to DOJ with your information and evidence. STFU or prove it!
Welcome to the brokenness and money chase.
Section 8 no bueno
Why are there never subsidized housing units near lakeshore drive in pleasant prairie? They basically have all democrat signs in the yard. Guess they may not wanna live by all the great folks they supposedly support. There’s a whole empty parking area that used to be a racquetball club, that would be perfect for low income. Really integrate a great area.
Who wants to live by that shit?
Make em pay their own bills. I have to….
So you are a Democrat and vote that way but don’t want them in your backyard.
Bear realty in the city and Pitts Bros in the county- both bringing quality of life down in Kenosha.
Typical St. Joes trash…
AND, for those talking about “living by that shit” you’re actually talking about those developers and owners and property managers who do NOT keep up the property, so why should the residents care. I live in Bear ‘housing’ and believe me, THEY are the shit.
Develop it In Bogdala Neighborhood you will see me
Bug infested in 30 days
If you build it they will come.