Kolbe Windows & Doors celebrates the opening of its new multifamily, workforce housing development – Evergreen Landing Apartments on 8th. The four-building, three-story, 44,000-square-foot residential complex brings 102 new, affordably priced rental units to Wausau, Wisconsin.
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Kolbe hosted a grand opening event on May 20 with public tours of the apartments and its community center. The event also included a ribbon cutting with members of the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce, city officials, local business leaders, and project team members from across Wisconsin.
Along with the open house celebrating the grand opening, Kolbe Windows & Doors continues celebrating its 80th anniversary with its year-long “80 Acts of Kindness” initiative and ongoing events.
Built with Purpose
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Located in a quiet neighborhood, Evergreen Landing Apartments on 8th is near Kolbe’s main manufacturing facility and is close to childcare, public parks and transit, and other community amenities. The property’s name and tree-shaped logo honor the area’s timber-rich heritage. “We’re proud the development provides an affordable, high-quality living option for individuals and families within our community, including for current and future team members at Kolbe,” said Mike Tomsyck, Kolbe Windows & Doors’ vice president of transportation and risk management, who oversaw the project’s development.
More than 170 bedrooms are housed in the development. Rents, which include heat and internet, start at $975 for a one-bedroom, $1,410 for a two-bedroom and $1,850 for a three-bedroom unit. Tomsyck continued, “Since housing costs ideally should not exceed 30% of family income, rental rates for Evergreen Landing Apartments on 8th were priced to be affordable for the area’s manufacturing employees who earn $20/hour.”
Made in Wisconsin
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Built on land owned by Kolbe, no public money funded the development or construction of Evergreen Landing Apartments on 8th.
“This is an investment in our community and our future,” said Kolbe Windows & Doors’ president, Jeffrey DeLonay. “We appreciate the encouragement we’ve received from the City of Wausau and the support we’ve received from everyone involved in the project’s development.”
Nearly all of the companies providing materials and services to this project are based in Wisconsin. These include architectural designer Arc Central, design consultant Lokre Development, civil engineer Point of Beginning and general contractor Stehr Construction Management. Property manager, Bantr Living, plans to be on site after the development is fully occupied.
The buildings’ large glass entryways feature Kolbe’s expansive VistaLuxe AL LINE of products. In the individual apartments, Kolbe’s high-performance Forgent® Series windows enhance the property’s contemporary style and add spaciousness to the compact layout of each apartment.
Every unit has premium fixtures, stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops. In-unit washer/dryer, on-site storage, garage parking and pet-friendly options also are offered. In the community center, tenants have access to a fitness center, game room, mail room, laundry and event space.
Project Data
Evergreen Landing Apartments on 8th presents a contemporary design with a timber-frame construction. Due in part to off-site prefabricated building methods and panelized wall systems, construction progressed ahead of schedule.
April 2025 – site work completed
May 2025 – structures above ground
Aug. 2025 – first building topped-off
Late Nov. 2025 – all four buildings enclosed
Dec. 31, 2025 – first building certified for occupancy
Jan. 1, 2026 – first tenant moved in
March 25, 2026 – second building certified for occupancy
May 20, 2026 – grand opening celebration
June 2026 – all buildings available for rent
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The development’s four, three-story buildings total 44,000 square feet: Two buildings are each 15,000 square feet and two are each 7,000 square feet. It also has two one-story parking structures and two flat parking lots.
The first two available buildings are 70% leased and the additional two buildings will be available in June.
Visit https://www.evergreenlandingapts.com to learn more about living at Evergreen Landing Apartments on 8th.
For more information, visit www.kolbewindows.com.
