Vicino Case Study
Madison, Wisconsin • Dane County
Energizing a Neighborhood
For leasing information please visit VicinoMadison.com
About the Project
Opened in May 2026, Vicino Apartments represents WHPC’s latest new construction development. The name “Vicino” means “neighbor” in Italian — a nod to the area’s rich Italian heritage.
Vicino offers 50 apartments, including studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments, with a mix of income-restricted and market-rate housing. The development also features ground-floor commercial space at the corner of Regent and Orchard streets.
Residents have access to underground parking, bike storage, private balconies, and a community room with a rooftop terrace.
Developed using WHPC’s Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing or “NOAH” model, Vicino expands workforce housing in a highly connected location near numerous hospitals, transit, UW-Madison, and Camp Randall Stadium. The $16.0 million project is funded through permanent debt, WHPC equity, a Capital Magnet Fund grant from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Brownfields Grant.
PROJECT TYPE
New Construction: Residential workforce housing with first floor commercial
LOCATION
Madison, Wisconsin
COMPLETION DATE
May 2026
SITE SIZE
0.33 Acres
BUILDING SIZE
50 units with 1,450 sq/ft of first floor commercial
Vicino delivers much-needed workforce housing to Madison’s Greenbush neighborhood, ideally located between the UW-Madison campus and downtown. Residents come home to thoughtfully-designed apartments within a welcoming building set in one of the city’s most vibrant and connected neighborhoods.
WHPC RESPONSIBILITIES
Acquisition, Development, Construction Management, Asset Management, Financial Management
FINANCIAL SOURCES
501(c)(3) bond permanent debt
WHPC equity
Capital Magnet Fund Grant
Brownfields Grant from the WEDC
ARCHITECT AND DESIGN
Knothe Bruce Architects and
Destree Design Architects
CONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Iconica
ENGINEERING
Burse Surveying & Engineering, Inc.
ENVIRONMENTAL
True North Consultants
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Impact Seven
Vicino Apartment Details
The community lounge is strategically located on the West corner of the 5th floor for all to enjoy roof top views of the Capitol and Camp Randall. This gathering space will serve as a highly utilized area for residents to find connection with neighbors and host friends and family. The lush green rooftop contributes to the overall aesthetics while also supporting the building’s long-term energy efficiency and sustainability. Residents will enjoy a variety of paint colors, local art, and historical prints throughout the building common areas, as a nod to the Greenbush Neighborhood Italian influence.
