Healthy Housing
Safe, stable and healthy housing opportunities for renters and aspiring homeowners.
Economic Development
Supporting young businesses through affordable space and business incubation.
Building Community
Fostering community engagement through partnerships and programs.
Events & Festivals
Sessions
Willy Street Fair
West Fest
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Common Wealth Development
Building a Better Community
Founded in 1979, Common Wealth Development supports and preserves the vitality of neighborhoods in the Madison Metropolitan area. Our projects improve the housing and business climate of our neighborhoods and initiate important community development projects.
Our Core Program Areas
- Support young businesses through affordable space and business incubation
- Coach youth and adults in financial fluency, job readiness and entrepreneurial leadership
- Provide safe, stable housing opportunities for renters and aspiring homeowners
- Integrate comprehensive community health approaches to city-wide violence prevention efforts
- Support the retention and sustainability of affordable land in Madison and Dane County
Commonalities
News, Updates and Announcements from Clients & Staff
Harmony Bar Golf Outing 2022
The Annual Harmony Bar Golf Outing is back again in 2022 and we are so excited to have you join us! REGISTER HERE: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=uam7if4ab&oeidk=a07ej65893418c18cdf Putting contest: 11am Shotgun start: 12 noon...
Common Ground Newsletters
Did you miss a previous newsletter or just want to go back and see what we have been working on? Check out previous publications below!
Golf Outing 2021
Join us August 29th at Yahara Hills Golf Course for an afternoon of golf, prizes, pizza and beer! Provided by Common Wealth Development
The Alliance at Meadowood: Update
Construction is well underway at 5802 Raymond Road, the home of our newest affordable housing development. Here, you can see the interior construction on one of the 11 units. Follow along for updates on the progress and the grand opening date!