ADVANCING RACIAL EQUITY BY PROVIDING A QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HOME FOR EVERY MILWAUKEEAN
Highlights
Home furnishings were donated to the incoming renters, thanks to a generous sponsorship by:
During the CDA Next GEN Home Bus Tour, attendees had the opportunity to visit one of the 20 duplexes being developed by Emem Group in the Midtown and King Park neighborhoods.
A presentation was given by Michael Emem, President and CEO of Emem Group. He spoke on the importance of building homes for households in need of new, affordable, and sustainable housing that make 50% of area median income, who have a desire to own their home in the future. ​
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Attendees toured the beautifully staged interior of the duplex home, which features:
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2-bedroom, 1-bath
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Ranging from 895 to 1,058 sq. ft., with each unit including an additional 170 to 218 square feet of basement storage.
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Has important features such as fenced-in yards, zero-step entries for accessibility, off-street parking slabs, and exterior storage sheds. ​
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Interested renters for Emem Group properties can apply at midtownduplexes.com or call 414-246-2304.
About Emem Group
Michael Emem is the President and CEO of Emem Group, a Milwaukee-based real estate development firm known for its commitment to mission-driven, community-centered projects. With over 20 years of experience in residential architecture, construction management, and real estate development, Michael has overseen the construction of more than 100 new and remodeled homes and over 500 multifamily housing units, contributing to over $130 million in commercial development.
Under Michael’s leadership, Emem Group specializes in real estate development, owner’s representation, and consulting services, with a focus on strengthening neighborhoods—particularly those that have faced historic disinvestment.
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As an implementation partner of the Community Development Alliance, Emem Group and its construction subsidiary MESH Construction is actively building 20 duplexes in Milwaukee’s Midtown neighborhood, helping to expand high-quality housing options in the area.
Learn more about Emem Group at www.emem-group.com
To learn more about the King Park/Midtown Homeownership Initiative, visit www.housingplan.org/1st-generation-homes
Emem Group Duplex Model
