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Oct 23, 2026

Community Housing Academy Participants to Present Local Housing Solutions on October 28

Press Release: Final presentations to showcase ideas for expanding housing options and addressing local housing challenges in Milwaukee.

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Milwaukee Community Housing Participants gather to learn about housing issues and grow into local advocates in their communities.

Oct 14, 2026

Ken Smith Joins Rhinelander Housing Panel to Discuss Workforce Challenges

WJFW News: Rhinelander business owners concerned and struggle to attract talent due to housing shortage

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Oneida County Economic Development Housing Panel on October 14, 2026

Sep 4, 2026

New academy to explore housing growth, barriers in Milwaukee

Spectrum 1 News: Montavius Jones, a Housing Academy facilitator, speaks about the upcoming Housing Academy in Milwaukee.

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Montavius Jones, lead organizer for Together for Homes in Milwaukee

Aug 26, 2026

Community Housing Academy Unites Residents and Housing Leaders This Fall

Press Release: Exploring Milwaukee’s housing history, development, zoning and land use with local experts and hands-on learning

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Aug 5, 2026

St. Francis Triangle Development Debate Heats Up

Spectrum 1 News: Citizen-led movement in St. Francis aims to stop ‘high-rise’ apartment development

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Ken Smith, Housing Policy Director for 1000 Friends of Wisconsin

We are a statewide coalition of neighbors and nonprofits advancing practical housing solutions and updated land use policies to support strong, sustainable communities across Wisconsin.

Email: friends@1kfriends.org

Phone: 608-259-1000

Registered Charity: 12345-67

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