Whitewater Housing Crunch: Expert Discussions Coming Soon!

Whitewater is facing a critical housing shortage, and we’re bringing in top experts to discuss the challenges and solutions. Tune in to these upcoming meetings to learn how housing impacts our economy, workforce, and future growth.

February 20 – Common Council Meeting @ 6:30 PM

Derek D’Auria, Executive Director of Walworth County Economic Development Alliance (WCEDA)

Topic: How housing availability affects business development and workforce retention in Whitewater and Walworth County.

March 4 – Common Council Meeting @ 6:30 PM

Professor Kurt Paulsen, UW-Madison (Expert in housing policy, land use, and municipal finance)

Topic: Statewide housing trends and what they mean for Whitewater.

Why does this matter?

Single-family rentals: Nearly nonexistent

50%+ of renters are cost-burdened, spending over 30% of their income on housing

Watch our new housing video and learn more about what’s being done to address Whitewater’s housing crisis. https://youtu.be/Znzd_eeJwWI?si=2vMKufp3dWX-uYuY

Let’s have a fact-based conversation about housing solutions that work for our community! Join us at these meetings or watch live online.