The City of Janesville is committed to addressing our community’s housing needs. As part of the City Council’s new strategic plan, “Housing for All” was adopted as a top priority.

Like many communities, Janesville is experiencing a housing availability/affordability crisis, as more people want to live here than there are homes available. To address this challenge, the City is identifying vacant or underutilized land that could help provide essential housing for our community.

One of the properties identified is 2400 Beloit Avenue, which may be considered for a future residential neighborhood that incorporates:

• Open space and green features
• Walkability and connections to the community
• A variety of housing types to meet diverse needs

This project is at the concept planning stage. There is no pending development proposal for this site.

Community Engagement Workshops

To hear directly from the public, the City held two community workshops on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at City Hall.

These workshops provided an opportunity for residents to:

• Learn about the planning process
• Ask questions and share concerns
• Contribute ideas about future uses for this site

Watch a Workshop Recording

Share Your Feedback

Your input will help guide future steps in planning for this site. Please use the comment box below to share your thoughts and ideas.

What's Next?

• Concept Development – City staff will compile public input to help develop concept plans.
  • On Thursday, November 13, the City will host a joint meeting of the Plan Commission and City Council to solicit feedback from members of those bodies. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
• Review & Feedback – Additional opportunities will be provided for community members to review and comment on draft concepts.
• Future Decisions – Any formal development proposal would require approval through the City’s established planning and review processes.

If you have any additional questions, please contact Assistant to the City Manager Nick Faust at (608) 755-3103 or faustn@ci.janesville.wi.us.