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The space would accommodate a replacement for the Capitol Library and another community tenant. Gorman & Company would develop about 200 affordable apartments, known as Midtown Commons, on an underused portion of the shopping center’s parking lot. 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The site will retain Walmart as a big-box anchor but add civic space, housing, and retail. The city will lease 51,000 sq ft for $1 annually (for Capitol Library replacement and community use). Gorman & Company will build 200 affordable apartments (Midtown Commons) on the parking lot. Affordable Family Storage will operate a facility in the rear of the building. The project was approved by the Plan Commission in 2026. ", "why": "The strategy aligns with peer redevelopments (e.g., Bayshore Mall, Prospect Mall) in Milwaukee County. The project addresses housing needs (200 apartments) and civic space, though the record lacks current construction status. The 'verified: draft' status and 'opp_score: 0.0' indicate incomplete documentation. ", "where_it_stands": "Approved (2026), but no timeline for completion. The site was previously a Walmart (closed 2016), with an earlier affordable storage proposal rejected in 2023. 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