APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) – Work getting underway on two major downtown projects that were approved last month tops the City of Appleton’s plans for 2018.
One of those efforts is the new U.S. Venture headquarters, which will be located on the Bluff Site.
“Working on the design of their buildings. You’ll probably see some demolition over there and the beginning of excavation, because the project calls for underground parking.”
Mayor Tim Hanna notes the nearby Skyline Bridge will be converted to allow for northbound travel through the downtown.
As for the Zuelke Building, Hanna says work will get underway on “major renovations on the inside of that building: residential units on the top three floors, refurbished office units on 3-9, and other changes on the first two floors.”
Also, Hanna says residents will see the continuation of a major road construction project.
The city has scheduled above ground work on Oneida Street for this year, with the state planning on tackling the Oneida/441 interchange.
“Getting that all done at the same time, it’s going to be another mess on South Oneida Street, as well as a mess on the north end of the bridge.”
Hanna also expects the newly-opened Fox Cities Exhibition Center will pay huge dividends in the coming year.
“More activity, more people coming in from outside the area. That’s going to generate all sorts of new excitement for downtown.”
