Wausau Granicus #RFI East Thomas Street 2026

City of Wausau Seeks Developers for East Thomas Street Residential Parcels

The City of Wausau is inviting developers to express interest in building residential units on three city-owned vacant parcels on East Thomas Street. - Government Buyer: - City of Wausau, Economic Development Department - Opportunity Details: - Residential development of parcels at 206, 212, and 226/230 East Thomas Street, Wausau, WI - Focus on single-family infill units that complement the existing neighborhood - Design should incorporate elements from the 2023 Neighborhood Visual Preference Survey - Must comply with city zoning, design guidelines, floodplain, and emergency access requirements - Environmental assessments are completed and available - Developers may propose on one or all parcels - Proposal Requirements: - Concept plan, proposed use, purchase price, estimated construction value, and examples of past projects - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers are identified, as this is a conceptual real estate development opportunity

Description

The City of Wausau has issued a Request for Interest (RFI) seeking developers for the residential development of three city-owned vacant parcels along East Thomas Street. The area is a prime location within an established residential neighborhood near downtown Wausau, with an emphasis on single-family homes that complement the neighborhood's character. Proposals should be creative, align with community growth objectives, and incorporate design elements from a recent Visual Preference Survey. The city encourages collaboration and offers environmental assessments and zoning guidance to interested developers.

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