OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) – A new plan to renovate part of the land in downtown Oshkosh was approved by the city’s plan commission earlier this week.
Big plans are in the works for the 27 acre piece of unoccupied land in Downtown Oshkosh, right along the Fox River.
Grant Schwab is one of the developers of what’s being called the “Morgan District”.
“It’s gonna be a catalyst to the whole downtown redevelopment. Neighborhoods around will start to improve, it’ll drive people into the downtown and make downtown more of a destination.”
Developers for the new district say the plan is to build hundreds of residences, new office and retail space, and a grocery store.
Darryn Burich is Planning Director with the City of Oshkosh
“You’re taking a site that is in a vacant industrial position, and you’re going to be adding some life to the site, and adding a grocery store. I think everyone is enthused about that.”
The project is expected to cost 55 million dollars, and the city of Oshkosh plans to kick in 38 million through future tax revenue.
If the project is approved by the common council and joint review board, the developers hope to get started on construction right away.
