Berkshire at Sunset
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2005Year Built |
78Total Units |
The Town of Waukesha Celebrates its First Senior Housing Development
A large vacant parcel and ten small single-family homes were redeveloped into this mixed use commercial/residential campus. Components including a large format grocery store, neighborhood-serving shops and the Berkshire at Sunset, a 78-unit independent senior housing facility. At the time, the Town of Waukesha ordinances didn’t allow dense residential development within its boundaries, so over a six month period, General Capital worked with the Town’s stakeholders to re-write its zoning code to accommodate this opportunity.
The Berkshire at Sunset is a high-quality, three story independent senior facility with spacious floor plans, numerous on site amenities and an attractive landscaping package to accent the property’s pond. We enjoy an excellent reputation within the area’s senior community as a high quality, affordable place to live.
KEY THEMES
- Collaborative public-private partnership established the Town of Waukesha's first senior housing development through innovative zoning reform
- Comprehensive mixed-use redevelopment transformed vacant land into a vibrant campus integrating senior housing, retail, and neighborhood services
- Thoughtfully designed independent senior community provides affordable, high-quality living for active adults age 55 and older
- Resident-focused amenities promote wellness, social engagement, and convenient access to transportation and everyday services
- Campus design incorporates attractive landscaping, an on-site pond, and walkable connections that enhance the overall living experience
RESULTS
- Successfully delivered a 78-unit affordable senior housing community as the first development of its kind in the Town of Waukesha
- Completed construction on schedule following groundbreaking in 2004, welcoming its first residents in early 2005
- Achieved strong market demand with nearly 50% of residences reserved prior to project completion
- Created a mixed-use campus that combines senior housing with retail amenities and a neighborhood-serving grocery destination
- Established a lasting reputation as a high-quality, affordable senior living community serving the Waukesha area
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