PLUS: Wausau Business Show Will Launch Recruitment Contest to Attract New Residents to the City T. Wall Enterprises is starting the leasing process with a waitlist for the Foundry on 3rd, a transformative new development to redefine downtown living and business engagement. With a projected opening date of November 1, 2025, The Foundry on […]
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With the sounds of construction rumbling at Foundry on 3rd, downtown Wausau is awakening to a new era of community-driven commerce, where local businesses unite to support urban living. Businesses like the Pinery Coffee Co. are reaching out with more than great products. Co-owner Nolan Baker and his business partners Daniel Tyler and Len Kats […]
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Local contractors are playing a vital role in developing the Foundry on 3rd. This modern apartment building is a cornerstone of a comprehensive, multi-phase plan designed to breathe new life into the area, positioning Wausau as a vibrant nexus for commerce and culture. "Our local businesses are at the heart of this revitalization effort," remarked […]
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Amid a busy construction zone, two towering steel sculptures emerged in downtown Wausau on Tuesday. Created by the visionary artist David Hummer, these artistic works stand outside the Children's Imaginarium and HOM Furniture as powerful symbols of Wausau's readiness to welcome change and honor a rich heritage that flows as steadily as the Wisconsin River. […]
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Downtown Wausau’s upcoming Foundry on 3rd housing and commercial building is taking shape with foundational work planned for the upcoming months. If the schedule holds, framing on the south side of the building could begin as early as September 30. “That’s when you’ll really see results happening from the outside looking in,” said Nick Patterson, […]
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The transformation of Washington Street is underway. Starting the week of August 5, the angled parking spots on Washington Street, between Third and Fourth Streets, will be replaced with parallel parking to make room for foundational work on the Foundry on 3rd. The street will remain open to traffic. However, on-street parking may not be […]
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Foundry on 3rd Construction Bringing New Housing and Retail Opportunities to Downtown Wausau After nearly five years of meticulous planning and overcoming challenges, including a global pandemic, the anticipated Foundry on 3rd is finally becoming a reality. The construction phase officially commenced on May 31, 2024, with a groundbreaking ceremony attended by community leaders committed […]
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The First Big Attraction in the Downtown Wausau Development Zone Opens December 6 Through years of sheer determination, co-founders Maggie Gordon and Tammy Szekeress have successfully brought Children's Imaginarium to downtown Wausau. This remarkable achievement fulfills their vision of being a cornerstone in an area ripe for collaboration and growth. The children's museum stands as […]
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Wausau Opportunity Zone (WOZ) is pleased to announce the completion of the Second Street extension, new sidewalks and more parking in Wausau's downtown development zone, just in time for the highly anticipated Children's Imaginarium opening and holiday shopping season. “It allows for easier entry and exit points, making it more convenient for people to reach […]
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Streets and Sidewalks to be Ready by Mid-October, Paving the Way for New Children’s Imaginarium While Wausau welcomes new businesses to the River District, progress continues around the downtown development zone to improve infrastructure and create a more accessible environment for these and future establishments destined to call Wausau home. The new businesses include: Object […]
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