Caledonia, Wisconsin Development News

Presentation on Proposed 'The Bluffs at W's Edge Preserve' Development

The village board heard a presentation on a proposed development called The Bluffs at W's Edge Preserve, a private, luxury preserve-inspired lakefront community. The development is planned to include 119 units (72 condos, 28 villas, 19 townhomes) on 20.1 acres. The project is estimated to cost $92.575 million and is proposed to be built in four phases from Q4 2026 to 2031/2032. The developers highlighted features such as resort-style amenities, natural environment stewardship, and energy-efficient design. The project is seeking $10.57 million in Tax Incremental District (TID) financing, specifically a hybrid TID with $5 million upfront for infrastructure and land, and $9 million in a 'pay-as-you-go' reimbursement model. Public comment raised concerns about traffic, the TID financing, construction impact, and the project's suitability given past development failures on the site. The board decided to table the item for further consideration after public comment.