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Green Bay Opens Public Comment on Draft Action Plan for Housing and Community Development
Residents can shape proposed funding for downpayment assistance, park improvements and community gardens by submitting input through August 3.
How we reported this
The City of Green Bay is holding a community consultation on its draft Action Plan for Housing and Community Development for fiscal year 2026. The comment period runs from July 2 through August 3, 2026. Local residents who may benefit from housing assistance or community facility upgrades can submit feedback during this window.
The consultation occurs alongside earlier city actions, including a December 2025 resolution by the Green Bay City Council supporting the Somali community after an incident at Bay Park Square Mall. It also connects to ongoing comprehensive planning on affordable housing and safer streets that has drawn participation from over 50,000 residents through the Go Big initiative.
Proposed Funding Allocations
The draft plan outlines $941,462 from the Community Development Block Grant Program and $462,725.14 from the HOME Program. These amounts are directed toward projects including community gardens, park improvements and downpayment assistance. Residents seeking help with home purchases or using local parks and garden spaces would see the direct results of these allocations.
Written comments are accepted by Neighborhood Development Specialist William Peters. Submissions can be sent by email to [email protected] or by phone at 920.448.3150. This process gives households and neighborhood groups an opportunity to address how the listed projects align with daily needs in Green Bay.
Public Input and Next Steps
Input collected during the comment period will inform final decisions on the plan. The city has previously encouraged broad citizen involvement in planning documents that cover housing and street safety, and the current consultation follows that pattern. Residents can review the draft and provide specific observations on the listed programs before the August 3 deadline.
Once comments close, the plan is expected to guide project implementation in the upcoming fiscal year. Individuals and families who use or could use the supported services have a defined period to share their perspectives with city staff.