Sophisticated urban apartments at the crossroads of Riverwest & the East Side.
Riverwest Apartments is a 91-unit mixed-use development located at the corner of North Avenue and Commerce Street in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood. Completed in 2025, the project combines affordable workforce housing with community-focused food education and wellness programming. Recognizing the connection between housing stability, nutrition, and overall health, General Capital developed the community to address two important social determinants of health: access to affordable housing and nutritious food. The development includes 83 income-restricted apartments serving qualifying households, with residences ranging from 30% of area median income (AMI) to market-rate housing.
The development is anchored by the Riverwest Food Accelerator, a community space featuring a commercial teaching kitchen and educational facilities designed to promote nutrition, healthy cooking, and food-related entrepreneurship. Residents and surrounding neighbors can participate in educational programs, nutritional counseling, and hands-on cooking experiences that encourage healthier lifestyles. Riverwest Apartments is also among the first developments in Wisconsin to combine 9% and 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits within a single project, supported by additional public and institutional financing. Designed with energy efficiency and sustainability in mind, the development integrates affordable housing, community resources, and neighborhood engagement to support the continued revitalization of Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood.
Key Themes
- Mixed-use workforce housing integrating affordable residences with community food education.
- Health-focused development connecting housing stability, nutrition, and community wellness.
- Riverwest Food Accelerator supporting culinary education, entrepreneurship, and healthy lifestyles.
- Innovative financing combining 9% and 4% affordable housing tax credits.
- Sustainable urban infill promoting energy efficiency and neighborhood revitalization.
Results
- 91 apartments delivered including 83 income-restricted residences.
- 30% AMI to market-rate housing serving diverse income levels.
- Riverwest Food Accelerator established with commercial teaching kitchen and educational facilities.
- First-of-its-kind financing combining 9% and 4% housing tax credits.
- Completed in 2025 expanding affordable housing and neighborhood wellness resources.