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THE CORRIDOR
CITY OF OSHKOSH ARPA FUND
ROUND 2 APPLICATION
600 Block of Jefferson & N. Main Street
Oshkosh, WI
BY:
Commonwealth Development Corporation of America,
Wire Capital Group, and
Oshkosh Child Development Center
February 2024
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American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
Funding Application for
Non-Profit Entities, Community Groups, and Neighborhood Associations
Due Date: March 1, 2024, 4:30 PM
Application must be completed in full to be considered.
Submit complete application & budget sheet electronically to citymgr@oshkoshwi.gov -or-
Mail - City Manager’s Office, 215 Church Ave – PO Box 1130, Oshkosh WI 54903-1130 -or-
Place in City Hall Dropbox
Attachments, brochures or other materials may be included as part of the application packet.
Application Review Criteria
The electronic version (including email message and all attachments) cannot exceed 10 MB
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.Name of Project/Program:
2.Organization Name:
3.Address:
4.Primary Contact Person:
5.Title: Phone:
6.E-mail
7.If applicable: Federal Tax Identification Number:
8.If applicable: DUNS number:
Provide Mission Statement/Purpose:
PROPOSAL OVERVIEW – must match Budget Overview sheet
Funds Requested Total Project Cost Annual Organizational Budget
$ $ $
The Corridor
Commonwealth Development Corporation of America /
Oshkosh Child Development Center
24 S. Brooke Street, Fond du Lac, WI
Tyler Sheeran
Vice President of Development 608-556-2939
t.sheeran@commonwealthco.net
73-1642535
141515648
-To create high quality, affordable housing that incorporates sustainability and accessibility as well as
resident amenities designed to promote quality of life and empowerment, resulting in positive impact to the
neighborhood and greater community.
-To deliver a non-profit youth learning and development center serving ages six-weeks to 12-years
operating from 5:30am-11:30pm weekdays.
361,150 19,288,903 Available Upon Request
COMMONWEALTH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
2501 Parmenter St., Suite 300B
Middleton, WI 53562
www.commonwealthco.net
The Corridor
Oshkosh, WI
Proposal Details - Oshkosh ARPA Application
1. PROGRAM/PROJECT APPROACH:
a) Briefly describe the program/project you are requesting funds for.
The Corridor is a proposed mixed-use, 55-unit development along 600 North Main with
one-, two- and three-bedroom units serving households at 30%-80% AMI and including a
multi-shift childcare center.
The project will incorporate sustainabile design, achieving Enterprise 2020 Green
Communities or LEED Silver, and will incorporate Universal Design standards, including 11
accessible units.
Amenities include free internet, fitness and business centers, resident community room,
management office, service provider space, bicycle racks, and picnic areas.
Local nonprofit Oshkosh Child Development will lead childcare programming, serving
residents and community as Oshkosh’s sole multi-shift group childcare. (93)
b) Describe the need for your program/project.
The Corridor addresses housing needs identified in the Oshkosh Housing Needs Assessment,
including: affordable housing, units serving larger families, handicap-accessible housing,
and infill development near public transportation.
The project addresses the need for affordable childcare that serves both first and second
shift working families. (44)
c) Identify any other organizations in Oshkosh that address this need.
Very limited new-construction affordable rental housing serving families has occurred in
15+ years. No group childcare centers operate 2nd shift. (20)
d) Describe your level of collaboration with other agencies on this project.
Development is in collaboration with the City/RDA, County Veteran Services, Oshkosh Child
Development, and financing partners. WIRE Capital, an Emerging Wisconsin Minority-
Owned Business, is a development/ownership partner.
Preliminary meetings have occurred with GOEDC, Winnebago County, Oshkosh Kids
Foundation, Habitat, Housing Authority, and ADVOCAP. (43)
e) Is this a new, existing, or changed program?
New. (1)
f) Specifically, what will you use ARPA funds for?
Funds will support childcare center improvements, green infrastructure, accessibility
improvements, resident empowerment, affordable housing development, and childcare
planning. (18)
g) Who will benefit and how?
Families earning 30%-80% AMI; Veterans at risk of homelessness: High-quality energy-
efficient affordable housing.
Working families; business community: multi-shift childcare.
Downtown community; Neighbors: Replacement of blight with attractive new-construction
infill development. (30)
h) How will you prevent the duplication of benefits to end users?
LIHTC housing and childcare sector are highly-regulated industries; on-site property
management staff. (12)
i) How many individuals/families will be served by this program/project (annually)?
Housing will serve ~168 individuals / 55 households. (61,320 housed days/yr)
Childcare will serve two shifts of 50 children five days per week. (26,000 care days/yr)
(26)
j) How will these funds help you respond to, or recover from COVID-19?
The Corridor addresses two major gaps revealed by COVID: expanding access to safe and
affordable housing, and access to high-quality affordable childcare. (22)
k) How many people were served during the last programyear? How many were from the
City of Oshkosh? NA
l) If existing, describe measurable impact has the program achieved to date (with
examples) NA
2. PROJECT OUTCOMES:
a) If this is a continuing activity, describe a measurable outcome of your previous year's
work regardless of funding source. NA
b) Describe two anticipated measurable outcomes for your proposed project/program.
- Number of individuals housed.
- Number of children served through childcare. (12)
c) Describe how proposed use of funds may achieve sustainability objectives as described
in the City’s Sustainability Plan (“OSP”).
Designed as a leading sustainable community-oriented development, The Corridor achieves
each of the OSP’s 10 objectives, as shown on the attached analysis. (22)
d) Describe how project and proposed use of funds will benefit underrepresented or
marginalized individuals/groups, and/or achieve objectives contained in the City’s
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan (“DEIP”).
Funds will promote DEIP objectives including Equitable Access to Services, Affordable
Housing Initiatives, and Community Engagement. The Corridor’s Fair Housing-compliant
affordable housing and multishift childcare deliver “…program development and actions,
as well as best practices for health, housing and economic mobility, to promote community
equity and inclusion for all who live, work, and learn in a diverse Oshkosh”.
The project’s ownership also reflects a strong commitment to the ideals of DEI, with
Commonwealth Development serving as a leading majority woman-owned affordable
housing developer, and WIRE Capital a Minority-Owned Business. (89)
3. DESCRIBE THE AGENCY’S AUDITING AND FISCAL CONTROLS:
a) Briefly describe your agency's fiscal oversight / internal controls to minimize
opportunities for fraud, waste and mismanagement.
Internal controls: staffing authorization; position descriptions; financial transaction approval
and recording policies; separation of duties; risk assessment/access control; and 3rd-party
evaluation. (21)
b) How does your agency plan to segregate ARPA funds from other agency funds for
purposes of identification, tracking, reporting and audit?
Accounting practices: Fund Separation (individual accounts per project; sub-accounts per
source in accordance with fund requirements); Itemized S&U; Source documentation; Cost
reasonableness and Eligibility-of-use reviews; Identification of obligated funds; and project
timelines. (32)
4. CONTINGENCY PLAN:
a) If your grant request is not fully funded, what adjustments are you prepared to make?
The Corridor has committed to building and leasing the childcare space at no cost to Oshkosh
Child Development, ensuring long-term viability of affordable childcare spanning multiple
shifts. We’ve met with GOEDC, state of Wisconsin, Basic Needs Giving Partnership, and
other local leaders, with a consistent finding that limited alternative funding exists to support
new childcare services.
Minor funding shortages may be made up by project-wide value engineering. Major
shortages may result in reduction of scale/number of children served, delayed offering of
childcare services, and re-evaluation of terms (we are aggressively working to avoid any
potential shortages). (96)
5. PROJECT BUDGET:
a) Briefly explain project revenues and expenses related to this proposal. This should
match with the Budget Overview sheet.
Total development costs are projected at $19,288,903, including projected childcare
improvements costs of $449,922. ARPA funding of $361,150 reflects 1.87% of
development cost, leveraging $46 in private investment for each ARPA dollar.
Sources include private equity, debt, and soft loans/grants. Uses include standard new
construction costs and are reflected in the attached development budget. (54)
b) Be specific about how ARPA dollars would be spent.
$354,900 will fund construction and finishing costs of childcare center, green improvements,
and affordable housing. $6,250 will fund childcare consulting services. See attached
budget. (24)
c) Provide details about how funds would be used by December 31, 2024.
Achieving the targeted October/November 2024 finance/land closing will ensure use of
funds within ARPA timelimits. If project does not receive tax-credit award, ARPA funds
would be returned by end of June 2024. (32)
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BUDGET OVERVIEW / INCOME AND EXPENSES
ORGANIZATION NAME: Commonwealth Development Corporation of America
REVENUE SOURCE PROJECTIONS
Estimated
Funding for this Project/Program
Proposed ARPA Funding $361,150
Other Government Grant: WEDC $250,000
Other Government Loan: City of Oshkosh $1,037,500
Other Government Loan: DOA HOME $1,000,000
OACF Funding $0
OAUW Funding $0
Donations/Other Fundraising $0
Internal/Self-Funding $529,333
Other: Private Debt (loan) $3,454,772
Other: Private Equity Investment $11,656,148
Other: Federal Home Loan Bank AHP $1,000,000
TOTAL REVENUES $ 19,288,903
EXPENSES
See attached ARPA Uses Budget
REGULAR OPERATING EXPENSES
Project/Program
Budget
(PROPOSED)
Salaries/Benefits
Occupancy
Professional Fees/ Contracted
Services
Program/Office Materials
Marketing/Printing
Professional Development
Supplies/Materials
Other: Childcare Center Development $449,922
Other: Sustainable/Green Improvements $2,003,241
Other: Affordable Housing / Accessibility $16,825,740
Other: Childcare Consulting Services (OCDC) $10,000
COVID RELATED EXPENSES
(please identify)
Other
Other
TOTAL EXPENSES $ 19,288,903
NOTE: Revenues and Expenses must balance
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The Corridor ARPA Uses ARPA % of TPC Notes (includes construction and materials).
Outdoor Playground 23,825$ 81,044$ 29.40%Onsite outdoor play area built in accordance with WI Dept. Children and Families regulations, sized for up to 22 childen aged 2-
12 at a time, with fence enclosure (minimum 4-feet high), climbing/play equipment, surface, signage, lighting, benches.
Safety & Security 6,170$ 17,980$ 34.32%Fire alarm and fire supression, entranceways and exterior grounds security video, secure entrance.
Learning & Classroom 37,775$ 144,231$ 26.19%Student work tables, counter and cabinetry, hand washing faucet/sinks, technology (video screen, computer, internet, wiring),
flooring, fixtures, furniture. Age-appropriate beds/cribs and required evening emergency lighting.
Bathroom 4,870$ 19,715$ 24.70%Bathroom facilities for boys, girls, and staff. Water bubbler.
Kitchen 6,750$ 26,431$ 25.54%Refrigeration appliances, cleaning faucet/sink, counter and cabinetry, fixtures, according to WDCF regulations
Administrative Workspace 17,720$ 70,285$ 25.21%Instructor desk, secure records retention cabinetry, technology.
HVAC 11,980$ 49,515$ 24.19%Heating, cooling, indoor air quality ventiliation, bathroom ventilation.
General Childcare Construction 2,000$ 40,721$ 4.91%General construction and development of childcare space; other FF&E
A. Total - ARPA 111,090$ Total Cost 449,922$ 24.69%
Underground stormwater retention 22,070$ 153,250$ 14.40%Site-contained stormwater management system including underground stormwater retention design and installation
Landscaping 10,050$ 115,100$ 8.73%Professional landscaping including design, tree planting, lawn installation
Energy Star Appliances 38,305$ 264,484$ 14.48%Energy Star refrigerators, ranges, and bath fans (serves 55 units, energy cost savings for residents)
Energy Glazing / Windows 24,240$ 167,864$ 14.44%Energy Star or U Value less then or equal to .35 , SHGC less then .40
Energy Efficiency Furnace 18,730$ 208,000$ 9.00%90-94% Higher Efficiency Furance; HVAC
Panelized Construction 13,550$ 906,293$ 1.50%Material waste reduction through panelized not-stick framing
Water Sense Fixtures 4,800$ 160,000$ 3.00%Bathroom Faucets, Kitchen Faucets, Shower Heads
Radon System 3,390$ 28,250$ 12.00%Passive Radon System Installed
B. Total - ARPA 135,135$ Total Cost 2,003,241$ 6.75%
Accessibility Upgrades 18,710$ 169,485$ 11.04%Handicap accessibility improvements for common areas (bathroom handrails, automated door openers, elevator), roll-in
shower/bath accessibility and accessible kitchen appliance/counter upgrades.
Resident Empowerment 3,065$ 22,885$ 13.39%Resident business center improvements (furniture, computers and printer, counter and cabintry, wiring), Common area and
resident room internet (internet to be provided at no cost to residents).
Affordable Unit Production - Hard
Constuction Costs
86,900$ 12,033,989$ 0.72%Hard Construction costs - 55 affordable housing units ($1,580 per unit)
Affordable Unit Production - Development
Costs
-$ 4,599,381$ 0.00%Development Costs (Design / Engineering / Professional Services / Financing Costs / Fees & Soft Costs /Debt & Operating
Reserves)
C. Total - ARPA 108,675$ Total Cost 16,825,740$ 0.65%
Consultation Services - Childcare
Organization Development
6,250$ 10,000$ 62.50%Oshkosh Child Development Center seeking consulting services of Ty Gerber from the Gerber Child Development Center, which
operates as a multi-shift group childcare center in Menasha, WI. Services are related to initial set-up and capacity building
needs. 280 hours.
D. Total - ARPA 6,250$ Total Cost 10,000$ 62.50%
ARPA % of TPC
Total ARPA Uses 361,150$ Total Project Cost 19,288,903$ 1.87%Feb-24
ARPA Request Total Projected Cost (TPC)
TOTALS
B. Sustainable / Green Improvements - Hard Costs
A. Childcare - Hard Costs
C. Affordable Housing / Economic Empowerment / Accessibility - Hard Costs
D. Capacity Building - Oshkosh Child Development Center
Supporting Documentation
A.Achievement of Oshkosh Sustainability
Plan Objects
B.Oshkosh Child Development Center
-Letter of Collaboration
- Childcare Center Overview & FAQ
C.M+A Design Certification
D.Greater Oshkosh Economic
Development Corp Support Letter
The Corridor
COMMONWEALTH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
2501 Parmenter St., Suite 300B
Middleton, WI 53562
www.commonwealthco.net
The Corridor
Oshkosh, WI
Achievement of Oshkosh Sustainability Plan Objectives
The Corridor successfully achieves each of the Sustainability Plan’s 10 Objectives, as detailed in this analysis.
1. Atmosphere: Provide a safe and healthy atmosphere for people, nature, and planet.
- “Pollution reduction practices and technology” (pg 14).
The Corridor will achieve a leading standard for energy efficiency utilizing Energy Star products
and delivering a green-certified energy performance standard, altogether reducing energy use and
carbon emissions.
- “reduce automobile-related pollution” (pg 14).
Centrally located near opportunities for work, education, and quality of life activities, The Corridor
will feature multiple Oshkosh Transit bus stops within 0.1 miles, and is located less than 0.1 miles
from multiple official Oshkosh bicycle routes.
- “tobacco-free” (pg 14)
The project will be tobacco-free, including expanded restrictions on other nicotine delivery
methods.
- “plant trees, flowers, and brushes” (pg 14)
Landscaping will incorporate trees, shrubs and native perennials.
2. Economic Development: Bolster the local economy by attracting sustainable businesses and
green collar jobs, and encouraging existing businesses to become more sustainable.
- “support programs for housing, transportation, education, work, and social networks to improve
the economic status of people in need.” (pg 22)
Primarily serving households between 30% and 80% of Area Median Income, the Corridor will
provide affordable housing, resident empowerment support through the resident business center
and free internet, and support for career growth through its multi-shift child development center.
- “Develop public/private partnerships to fund quality of life assets.” (pg 22)
The Corridor demonstrates public/private partnerships through the project’s engagement with
city of Oshkosh Planning Staff and the Winnebago County Veteran Services office, in conjunction
with more than $15M in private debt and equity financing. The incorporation of ARPA further
achieves this objective.
3.Energy: Foster energy conservation and local energy production from renewable resources.
-“Encourage the wider use of ENERGY STAR” (pg 26)
The Corridor will utilize Energy Star certified products for the vast majority of unit appliances,
bathroom ventilation, windows, lighting, and other HVAC.
-“use green building rating systems such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)”
(pg 26)
The project will achieve either LEED Silver certification or Enterprise 2020 Green Communities.
4.Environmental Conservation: Protect and enhance the City’s natural resources.
-Encourage “water conservation improvements, such as low flow plumbing fixtures” (pg 33)
The project will incorporate water-saving measures such as EPA-certified WaterSense fixtures and
native drought-tolerant plantings.
-Encourage “native landscaping” and “urban forestry” (pg 33)
Planting of trees and native perennials at the Corridor, along with removal of dilapidated
buildings, will contribute to an attractive environment that enhances the visual appearance of the
neighborhood while positively improving the natural environment.
5.Government: Lead by example and foster sustainability policies and actions for cost-effective, socially
responsible and environmentally sound governmental practices to meet community needs.
This section of the plan targets municipal buildings, operations, and City policies, and has
minimal applicability to external parties. However, as a close partner with the city on this
project, The Corridor indirectly assists the City with meeting the following government objectives
from the plan (pgs 36-40):
- Assists the city in “meeting sustainability targets”.
- Delivers energy efficient new construction.
- Supports City efforts to “plant trees”.
-Incorporates “life cycle analysis as part of architectural design”, which is required through the
project’s sustainable design certification.
- Supports City Environmental Impact considerations including water saving fixtures, on-site
stormwater retention eliminating runoff, and sustainable landscaping.
- The site’s downtown location encourages walking and bicycling, further supported by secure
bicycle parking.
6.Land Use and Development: Guide and promote sustainable City-wide development patterns and
incorporate sustainable features into buildings and grounds.
-“Identify other high traffic corridors and offer incentives to help redevelop” (pg 44)
The Corridor’s name reflects its location on what was identified in the Downtown Action Plan as
the North Main Street downtown corridor. The current lot includes previously-developed lots
which have since been raised, as well as a series of vacant dilapidated structures. This location has
been a redevelopment target for the city for more than 20 years, based upon its important
location in downtown Oshkosh near many parks, schools, public transit, and other amenities.
- “Continue to promote attractive transit-oriented, mixed income housing near new or alongside
existing retail and office developments to reduce travel time to work and shopping areas.” (pg 44)
The Corridor will serve households earning between 30% and 80% of Area Median Income, and
will include non-residential first floor “commercial” use through the Oshkosh Child Development
Center. The location at 600 N. Main provides many work and shopping opportunities within a
half-mile.
- “promote sustainable building practices using the LEED program, ENERGY STAR” (pg 44)
Both LEED (or the comparable Enterprise 2020 Green Communities) and Energy Star will be
incorporated into the project.
- “Work with public and private housing providers to offer a mix of housing types affordable to low
and moderate income owners and renter.” And “Continue to promote affordable and socially
sustainable housing for all segments of the population.” (pg 46)
The Corridor offers 1-, 2- and 3- bedroom units and includes accessible housing for individuals
with disabilities. The development will serve lower income residents and working families within
a project that priorities community and sustainability.
- “Encourage life-cycle or adaptable design to help people live independently throughout their lives.
This type of design includes fixed accessible features.” (pg 46)
The project will be designed in accordance with Universal Design principles, including multiple
accessible units. The incorporation of a range of unit sizes supports a diversity of family types and
life stages.
7. Local Food: Promote local food production, sales and consumption.
- “Explore the use of acquired lands the City of Oshkosh Redevelopment Authority is land banking
for future redevelopment” (pg 50)
The Corridor was the successful applicant to an Redevelopment Authority request for
development proposal, with the development located on a mix of private land and land previously
acquired by the RDA. The project is incorporating the design preferences of the RDA for the
Jefferson Street block, featuring residential neighborhood style townhomes with behind-unit off-
street parking.
- “Support Oshkosh Farmers Market Inc” (pg 52)
The Corridor will enable 55 new households to live within 0.1 mile from the Oshkosh Farmers
Market. The project’s close proximity to the Farmers Market, Wagner Market, Food Coop, Becks
Meat, and Oshkosh Oriental Grocery, and Pick’n’Save is an important quality of this site’s location.
8. Managing Waste: Promote waste management awareness and reuse of materials, increase the
number of items recycled, reduce initial consumption, and reduce the amount of material diverted to
landfills.
- “promote reduction, reuse, recycling, and recovery of waste materials” (pg 56)
Residents will be provided the necessary tools and guidance to successfully recycle. The project
welcomes any additional education resources offered by the city, and is willing to utilize high-
traffic resident notification boards to share information about waste reduction, recycling,
prescription drug disposal, and other related resources.
9. Safe and Healthy Community: Promote healthy living, civic engagement, cultural and ethnic
diversity, and provide a safe and healthy community for our citizens.
- “encourage development that promotes sustainable lifestyles by mixing residential, retail areas,
and employment centers with safe walking/biking paths and access to bus routes, and require
adequate landscaping.” (pg 64)
- “Encourage housing developments that reduce isolation foster community spirit, include a
diversity of occupant age, social, and cultural groups, and remain affordable to a variety of income
groups.” (pg 64)
- “Continue to promote development that is accessible and walkable” (pg 65)
- “Encourage outdoor alternatives such as walking and biking for family togetherness.” (pg 65)
The Corridor closely aligns with many of the plan’s Safe and Health Communities goals, through
delivery of a sustainable, affordable, mixed-use development near public transit and bicycle
routes, integrated into both residential and downtown commercial neighborhoods, and with a
healthy, landscaped site that is within walking distance of many of the city’s most impactful
amenities.
10. Transportation and Mobility: Enhance mobility alternatives to the automobile; design safe, efficient
and environmentally sound transportation infrastructure; and connect to other local and regional
networks.
- “Employ integrated land use planning and sprawl reduction policies to make destinations more
pedestrian, bicycle and transit friendly.” (pg 73)
- Promote development of walkable neighborhoods where “goods and services are within an easy
and safe walking distance to allow residents and employees to meet their needs on a regular
basis, and recommend improvements where there are deficiencies.” (75)
As an infill project near public transit, existing bicycle and sidewalk improvements, and near
opportunities for work, education, play, and exploration of the city, The Corridor strongly aligns
with the city’s sustainable transportation and mobility objectives.
What: Oshkosh Child Development Center (OCDC) is a proposed non-profit youth learning and
development center serving ages six-weeks to 12 years focused on improving access to
childcare services for low- and moderate-income households parƟcipaƟng in the
workforce, educaƟon and skills development programming, and career advancement
acƟviƟes.
Unique to OCDC is its two-shiŌ model, serving as the only licensed group childcare
center in Oshkosh providing services from 5:30am through 11:30pm on weekdays.
OCDC will provide an inclusive and welcoming learning environment that provides
children with an inclusive and welcoming environment that is ADA accessible, offers
aŌerschool homework help, includes resources and support from community
providers, offers three meals per day, and offers evening hours to also enable parents
and care takers to take a night off.
Where: Located along the 600 Block of North Main Street and Jefferson Street in downtown
Oshkosh on the first floor of the new Commonwealth Development CorporaƟon of
America mulƟfamily affordable housing development.
Why: Childcare is a pressing economic issue for working families across the country. It is
esƟmated that 65% of young children have all available parents in the workforce. Single
parents spend over half of their income on housing expenses and a third on childcare,
leaving them with less money for educaƟonal expenses. In Winnebago County, a single
parent with one child could expect to spend fiŌy percent of their pretax income on
housing and childcare combined. Daycares that offer 2nd shiŌ provide opportuniƟes for
parents to work evening shiŌs, not only in 24-hour run faciliƟes, but in local retail,
restaurants, and other service industries. Also, an opportunity to conƟnue their
educaƟon by aƩending evening classes. The economic impact of more available
workers in the evening is an obvious win for business owners who are struggling to keep
a full staff.
Who: OCDC is a joint project with Commonwealth Development CorporaƟon of America
(CDC). OCDC has 501(c)3 status as a non-profit daycare center. OCDC intends to partner
with CDC as a community partner working to expand access to quality affordable
housing that posiƟvely impacts neighborhoods and communiƟes.
Oshkosh Child
Development Center
Oshkosh Child Development Center
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When will the center open?
OCDC is currently in the planning and development stage, in conjuncƟon with Commonwealth
Development CorporaƟon of America’s new affordable workforce housing development at this
site. Center plans are expected to be finalized early 2024, with pre-enrollment beginning late
2024 and operaƟons beginning mid-2025.
2. Will the center be licensed?
Yes. OCDC will be a Licensed Group Child Care Center cerƟfied by the Wisconsin Department of
Children and Families.
3. Will the center accept childcare assistance?
Yes.
4. What are the proposed hours and days of operaƟon?
Monday through Friday: 5:30 am - 11:30 pm
5. Do other communiƟes have licensed group childcare programs that offer evening services?
Yes. Nearby communiƟes including Waupaca, Menasha, Kimberly, and Brillion all have group
childcare centers that offer services in the evening.
6. Is the childcare center only available to residents at the same locaƟon?
No. While OCDC will provide an applicant list preference to residents at the site, the childcare
will be designed to meet the needs of the neighborhood and greater community and will accept
students from households that work or live within the greater Oshkosh community.
7. Will the childcare center sƟll happen if the housing development does not?
No. This opportunity is conƟngent upon Commonwealth Development successfully developing
the housing project, of which the OCDC is an integrated part of.
DESIGN, INC.
December 5, 2023
Tyler Sheeran Commonwealth Development Corporation of America 7447 University Avenue, Suite 210 Middleton, WI 53562
RE: The Corridor, Oshkosh, WI
M+A Design, Inc.
24 South Brooke Street
Fond du Lac, WI 54935 Voice 920.922.8170
Dear Tyler:
M+A Design, Inc. is the architect for The Corridor. We hereby certify that we will exercise our professional care to incorporate the following features in the design of the project:
1.The project will meet one of the following criteria, Enterprise 2020 Green Communities
Criteria or LEED Silver Certification, including high-efficiency lighting, Energy Start
appliances, Energy-efficient windows, and many additional improvements according to
selected rating program.
2.The Corridor will be designated as a non-smoking building.
3.Water saving low-flow showerheads and faucets will be installed, and faucet aerators with a rating of 1.5 gpm or less will be installed.
4.The project will incorporate Universal Design principles, including lever-style handles, single-lever faucets, non-skid bathtub/shower surface, wall reinforcement for future install of grab bars at toilet, tub, and shower, minimum clearances, and appropriate lighting and electrical control/outlet locations. The development will include 100% visitable units, with no-step entry and first floor bathroom, kitchen and living room. In addition, eleven units will be designed to serve individuals with disabilities and mobility impairment
Please contact me if you have any comments or questions.
Sincerely,
Mars 11 Senior Vice President M+A Design, Inc.
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February 23, 2024
JusƟn Mitchell
Senior Development Project Manager
Commonwealth Development CorporaƟon
Dear JusƟn:
I am wriƟng on behalf of the Greater Oshkosh Economic Development CorporaƟon to express our
support for The Corridor/Oshkosh Child Development Center project.
At the heart of our mission is the commitment to culƟvaƟng a thriving workforce within the greater
Oshkosh area. We are dedicated to building upon the strong economic foundaƟon of our exisƟng
industries while also encouraging the growth of new sectors to enhance our economic vitality.
UlƟmately, we strive to improve the overall quality of life for our community.
We recognize the pivotal role that access to affordable, quality childcare plays in fostering a robust
workforce, and we wholeheartedly endorse The Corridor's proposal to establish a licensed mulƟ-shiŌ
group child development center. This project will undoubtedly enhance childcare accessibility for
working families in our community, supporƟng workforce parƟcipaƟon, employee retenƟon, career
advancement, and early child development.
The incorporaƟon of evening hours is parƟcularly commendable as it addresses the needs of second-
shiŌ workers who currently face limited childcare opƟons. By providing this valuable service, The
Corridor/Oshkosh Child Development Center project is poised to make a meaningful impact on our
community's workforce and families.
The Greater Oshkosh Economic Development CorporaƟon is pleased to support The Corridor / Oshkosh
Child Development Center project. We look forward to witnessing the posiƟve outcomes that the
implementaƟon of The Corridor/Oshkosh Child Development Center project will bring to our community.
Sincerely,
Tricia Rathermel
President & CEO
Greater Oshkosh EDC
www.greateroshkosh.com