Announces name as Evergreen Landing Apartments on 8th and celebrates “topping off” construction milestone
Wausau, Wisconsin (Aug. 6, 2025) – A new multifamily, workforce housing development by Kolbe Windows & Doors will bring 102 new, affordably priced rental units to Wausau, Wisconsin. Named Evergreen Landing Apartments on 8th, Kolbe, its building partners and invited guests celebrated a construction milestone on Aug. 6 with the “topping off” of its first building to be fully enclosed. The phased, four-building, 44,000-square-foot residential complex is expected to open in January 2026. Built on land owned by Kolbe, no public money has funded its development or construction.
“This four-building apartment complex will provide affordable, high-quality living options for individuals and families within our community,” said Mike Tomsyck, Kolbe Windows & Doors’ vice president of transportation and risk management, who is overseeing the project’s development.
Evergreen Landing Apartments on 8th is in a quiet neighborhood on the 1300 block of South 8th Ave. near the company’s main manufacturing facility. It also is close to childcare, public parks and transit, and other community amenities.
Rental rates for Evergreen Landing Apartments on 8th are being priced to accommodate a person earning $18 to $20 hour, which is the starting wage range at a number of Wausau area manufacturing companies. Assuming 40 hours per week, rent would be approximately 30% of take-home pay, which aligns with affordable housing-to-income percentages.
“While the apartments will be open to all who qualify, we expect it will be an attractive option for our current and future team members,” Tomsyck continued. “Kolbe recruits from a large geographical area. Some prospective associates have expressed interested in working for us and relocating here, but have told us it wasn’t feasible due to the high rents in the Wausau metro area.”
Kolbe Windows & Doors’ president, Jeffrey DeLonay, noted, “The City of Wausau and other manufacturing companies in the area have been supportive. They also see the benefits of providing their employees with more affordably priced rental housing in this market.”
Featuring a contemporary design and timber-frame construction, each of the four apartment buildings will be three stories tall with two at 30,000 square feet and two at 14,000 square feet. Sitework began in April and structures were above-ground in May. Due in part to off-site prefabricated building methods and panelized wall systems, Phase I of Evergreen Landing Apartments on 8th’s construction has progressed ahead of schedule.
“This project has involved the work of many businesses from across the region, with a strong presence of local contractors and suppliers contributing to its progress,” added Tomsyck. Some of the Wisconsin-based design and building team members working closely with Kolbe are architectural designer Arc Central, design consultant Lokre Development, civil engineer Point of Beginning and general contractor Stehr Construction Management.
When completed, rental rates at Evergreen Landing Apartments on 8th are anticipated to start at $895 for a one-bedroom, $1,295 for a two-bedroom and $1,650 for a three-bedroom unit. The rental rates include heat, internet, water and sewer, trash and recycling service, snow removal and lawncare. An independent property manager will review and approve tenant applications, and provide other tenant and facility services. The property manager’s office will be in the central apartment building along with a shared first-floor tenant community center that offers a fitness center, game room, mail room, laundry and event space.
The buildings’ large glass entryways, which use Kolbe’s VistaLuxe AL LINE of products, and Kolbe’s expansive Forgent® Series windows in the individual apartments enhance the property’s contemporary style and add spaciousness to the compact layout of each apartment. Every unit will have premium appliances, solid surface counter tops and a choice of upscale options such as in-unit washer/dryer, on-site storage and garage parking. Two single-story parking structures plus flat-lot parking will be available to tenants and guests.
Additional updates and details about Evergreen Landing Apartments on 8th will be shared later this fall. To learn more about Kolbe please visit https://www.kolbewindows.com.
What began in 1946 as a two-brother team has grown into an internationally respected manufacturing company. Kolbe Windows & Doors is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of windows and doors for residential and commercial markets. After 75 years, Kolbe products are best known for superior quality, custom craftsmanship attention to detail, as well as innovative and unique designs.
