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St. Francis Triangle Development Debate Heats Up

Ken Smith, Housing Policy Director for 1000 Friends of Wisconsin

Rachel Ryan & Ryan Burk

Aug 5, 2026

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

Housing Onward Wisconsin Housing Policy Director Ken Smith was recently interviewed by Spectrum News 1 for a story about a proposed apartment development at the Triangle property in St. Francis.


The proposed project has sparked debate among residents about growth, housing and the future of the community. Ken offers perspective on the broader housing challenges Wisconsin communities face as they consider how to accommodate new residents and development.


Read the full story from Spectrum News 1: Movement in St. Francis aims to stop 'high-rise' apartment development.

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