Wausau Opportunity Zone

Foundry on 3rd to Open November 1, Signaling New Era of Urban Life in Downtown Wausau

Aug 19 2025

Plus, Washington Street progress and summer celebrations wrap up Excitement is building for the opening of Foundry on 3rd. “Each day the Foundry moves closer to welcoming residents eager for a dynamic urban lifestyle,” said Dave Eckmann, president of Wausau Opportunity Zone (WOZ). The mixed-use development is the first of its kind in downtown Wausau, […]

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PKFit Opens New Fitness Center in Downtown Wausau This Fall, While Two Restaurants Join the Local Food Scene

Jul 10 2025

Peter Kraus Fitness is bringing its signature training experience to Wausau at the Foundry on 3rd. “We are a 24-hour fitness facility with a specialty in personal training,” said Peter Kraus, founder and CEO. “Wausau will be our sixth location, and our first outside of Dane County. We are so excited to be coming to […]

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Downtown Road Construction is Ahead of Schedule

Jun 12 2025

Plus Foundry on 3rd office to open by the end of the month and WPS Powerhouse project gains momentum There’s something to celebrate in downtown Wausau, and it’s called PROGRESS. Washington Street is once again open from First to Third Streets and sooner than expected. “Phases one and two of the road work are complete, […]

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Wausau Is Ready for Summer Fun

May 28 2025

Summer celebrations are full speed ahead as road construction near the Foundry on 3rd progresses to the next phase. The western section of Washington Street and the new intersection at Washington and Third streets will open on Tuesday, June 3, just in time for the kickoff of Concerts on the Square. Since road construction started […]

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Building Futures: Students Explore Career Paths on Hard Hat Tour of Foundry on 3rd

Apr 29 2025

In an initiative that bridges education and industry, local high school students are stepping onto the dynamic construction site of Foundry on 3rd. Stevens Construction and T. Wall Enterprises are hosting D.C. Everest tech ed students on Wednesday, April 30, which coincides with National Apprenticeship Day. This nationally recognized day showcases the importance of apprenticeship […]

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Transformation Ahead: Downtown Road Construction Starts April 14

Apr 11 2025

Road construction begins on April 14 along Washington Street, paving the way for the highly anticipated Foundry on 3rd to open November of this year. Pember Companies Inc., based in Menominee, WI, leads the construction efforts, which will last throughout the spring and summer months. While parts of Washington Street will be closed for the […]

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Foundry on 3rd Apartments and Commercial Spaces Set to Start Leasing Process in Downtown Wausau

Nov 14 2024

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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Downtown Wausau Is Awakening to a New Era of Community-Driven Commerce and Culture

Sep 18 2024

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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Building Community: Local Contractors Dig into the New Development

Aug 29 2024

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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Wausau Opportunity Zone Donates Artwork to Enhance City Landscape

Aug 22 2024

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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