Affordable Housing in Madison, Wisconsin: an Analysis of Four Proposed Sites

Abstract

The city of Madison, Wisconsin has been engaged in facilitating the construction of affordable housing developments in order to support low-income residents of the city. Madison’s established Affordable Housing Fund has reserved funds to subsidize affordable housing developments. In 2019, four affordable housing developing have received funding: The Ace Apartments, Valor on Washington, Bayview Foundation, Schroeder Road Apartments. Our study analyzes each location and their proximity to outside amenities, such as bus stops, grocery stores, schools, childcare facilities, health facilities and parks. Our analysis displays ideal locations for developments and discusses the complex relationships between city officials and private developers. While each development has received funding for the following 2019 calendar, our study discusses the advantages and disadvantages for each new development.