Books Development RecreationApril 8, 2026 LIVING CITIES: How Local Communities & The Natural World Collide Matthew Skjonsberg, architect and author of 'Living Cities: Three Centuries of Park Systems,' illustrates the value of civic design across history
Development Housing Community OrgsMarch 25, 2026 Local Home Builders Assoc. Talks Zoning Code Impact On Housing Affordability Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association advocates for "pro-housing, pro-affordability" ordinances
Development Nonprofits HousingMarch 20, 2026 'HAND-UP, NOT A HAND-OUT': Habitat For Humanity Seeks Applicants For New Twin Home application deadline extended to March 31, families in need encouraged to apply
Development HousingMarch 10, 2026 Approved & In-Progress Residential Projects in Eau Claire new apartment builds have been making progress on just about every side of town
News Development Real EstateMarch 6, 2026 NAI Commonweal's Annual Market Report Analyzes Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls commercial real estate report suggests a "balancing" multifamily market in Eau Claire, includes Chippewa Falls for the first time
News Development Parking This, Parking That: Updates on Downtown E.C.'s Parking Projects City will seek public input on placement of parking kiosks in the near future, is in conversation with consultant for Gibson St. ramp March 3, 2026
News Development EconomyFebruary 19, 2026 Years Out From The Pandemic, What's Next For Downtown Eau Claire? "The Future of Downtown" event hosted by DECI, WEDC asks residents to consider what the big-picture vision of a forward-moving downtown looks like
News Development Housing Mt. Washington Project Back On Track With New Financiers construction efforts started up again in early 2026, developers plan for at least one of the buildings to be finished by next spring February 17, 2026
News Development Real EstateJanuary 9, 2026 A Roundup Of Area Business & Development News a historic site is back up for sale, business scene sees shifts in Chippewa Falls and more
News Development Drummond House 'Likely' To Be Demolished, EDJ Rentals Shares Interior Destruction investigation from Sept. house fire states lightning strike as leading cause, additional significant water damage to interior and exterior makes restoration efforts unlikely December 3, 2025
Development Nonprofits Health CareNovember 24, 2025 C.V. Health Cooperative Makes Significant Strides Ahead Of Holidays formed after the community-wide shock of HSHS and Prevea's exit in 2024, CVHC continues to see the fruits of its labor
News DevelopmentOctober 2, 2025 UWEC Foundation Sells Former Sacred Heart Hospital to Commonweal Development site could become ‘medical research and technology park’ according to an Oct. 2 announcement
News Development EnvironmentSeptember 23, 2025 E.C. City Council Approves 'High Value Tree List' & Fee-in-Lieu For Tree Removal tree removal and replacement fee for high-value trees determined, updates to be implemented Oct. 1
News Development TransportationSeptember 15, 2025 Eau Claire Transit Center (Finally) Nears Finish Line transfer center/apartment complex project eyes end of September for operational kickoff
News Development On CampusSeptember 10, 2025 'POWER OF PARTNERSHIP': UW-Stout Breaks Ground on $144M Heritage Hall Renovation chancellor, lawmakers, community and campus leaders join to celebrate start of three-year project
News Development Technology [UPDATE] 'Tech Giant' is Considering $1.6 Billion Data Center in Dunn County Balloonist, LLC has proposed a potential data center on rural 324-acre site, some locals voice opposition through “Stop Menomonie Data Center” group August 26, 2025
Development EnvironmentAugust 21, 2025 The Sonnentag Center Rises to a New Level of Sustainability working with UW–Eau Claire to power a one-of-a-kind clean energy facility
News Development Environment HousingAugust 18, 2025 Century Code Receives Unanimous Vote from Eau Claire City Council amendments to the tree ordinance have been approved, the fee-in-lieu will be voted on in September
Development Outdoors Family LifeJune 24, 2025 Cannery Park Playground Opens as Redevelopment Nears Completion an official ribbon cutting will be held later this summer as full Cannery Park project wraps up
News DevelopmentMay 19, 2025 Business Owners Invited to North Barstow Area Construction Discussion DECI, City of Eau Claire invite downtown area business owners to talk potential impacts of Barstow, Farwell, Madison Street closures
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