Northpointe Development Corp News Today

A developer could get up to $13.75 million in public money for its proposed $100 million residential and commercial transformation of a blighted shopping center in Arlington Heights. But some say the proposal violates the letter -- if not the spirit -- of a local affordable housing ordinance.

Tim and Megan Florek sued after the city ordered them to remove their "Don’t Rezone Shattuck Middle School Leave R-1 Alone" yard sign.

The citys municipal code limits temporary, portable signs on residential properties to "30 days within a 90-day period."

Attorneys for Tim and Megan Florek say the citys enforcement of the ordinance violates their First Amendment rights.

The board gave proper notice that it would be having a closed session, but it failed to list the reason for the session, as required by state law.

Neenah resident Tamara Hasz said she made an offer to buy the site for $500,000, the same amount offered by Northpointe Development Corp.

As part of a rezoning request that was denied, the developer altered plans and offered to donate 4 acres to the city for a public park.

The Neenah Plan Commission voted to approve the redevelopment of Shattuck Middle School into a mix of apartments and homes.

Northpointe Development has an accepted offer to purchase the property for $500,000 from the Neenah Joint School District.

Eight developers have responded to the city of Waukee’s request for proposals to build affordably priced housing on land purchased by the city e