Menasha mixed-use project receives state grant

The City of Menasha is receiving a $250,000 state grant to help revitalize the Historic Brin Theater site, which was damaged by a fire.

The Community Development Investment Grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. will support building a mixed-used development with commercial space and 43 apartment units on the theater’s former site, which was torn down in 2018 after a fire.

“A vibrant downtown is crucial to a city’s overall economic health and its quality of life, which is why one of WEDC’s top priorities is to support communities throughout the state as they invest in revitalizing their downtowns,” WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes said in a release. “This development will make a real difference in Menasha by adding housing, increasing property values and encouraging future investment in the downtown area.”...
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