Sheboygan Daily: Downtown housing plans, school land sale input, CWD update

Sheboygan’s local conversation this week is a mix of bricks-and-mortar development, school district planning, and a few community updates that affect how the city grows and gathers.

1) Downtown housing project moves forward

City leaders are advancing a proposed downtown housing development that would add a new mid-rise apartment building and additional townhomes near the former Wells Fargo site. Recent council action approved a tax-increment financing step tied to the project, setting up the next rounds of review before final construction decisions are locked in.

Supporters say the project could help add rental options close to jobs, restaurants, and the lakefront. As details continue to take shape, residents can expect more discussion about affordability targets, design, traffic, and parking as the plan heads through the city’s public review process.

2) School district seeks public input on Washington Elementary land

The Sheboygan Area School District is scheduled to take public comments during its March 10 Board of Education meeting on the potential sale of about 2.93 acres near Bell Avenue and North 13th Street. The parcel includes the former playground/baseball diamond area connected to the Washington Elementary site, which has been redeveloped into apartments.

The district has said it has received multiple proposals and wants community feedback before a decision is made.

3) Deer health: CWD sampling summary includes Sheboygan County

State wildlife officials released a summary of chronic wasting disease sampling tied to the 2025 deer hunting season. The update noted additional positives in the region, including Sheboygan County. Hunters can watch for any future changes to sampling, carcass disposal guidance, or outreach efforts as the state continues tracking the disease.

Also on the radar: Film festival planning ramps up

Organizers behind the Sheboygan Film Festival say planning is underway for the event’s second year, including a call for film submissions and sponsorships. Deadlines and fee windows are posted by organizers, with early submission options available for Wisconsin-based filmmakers.

Sources

https://whbl.com/2026/03/03/tid-development-agreement-to-construct-apartment-complex-on-former-wells-fargo-lot-approved/
https://www.wbay.com/2026/03/04/sheboygan-shares-housing-development-plans/
https://www.seehafernews.com/2026/03/03/sasd-holding-public-input-session-on-sale-of-washington-elementary-school-land/
https://www.seehafernews.com/2026/03/05/no-new-chronic-wasting-disease-cases-in-manitowoc-county-in-2025-according-to-dnr/
https://www.seehafernews.com/2026/03/03/preparations-begin-for-second-annual-sheboygan-film-festival/