S.C. Swiderski Urban West rendering. Courtesy of S.C. Swiderski, LLC

(NEWS RELEASE) — S.C. Swiderski, LLC, a construction and real estate investment company, has announced a new project in Wausau.

Urban West is a $22 million dollar luxury multifamily development on N. 12th Avenue and Merrill Avenue on the west side of Wausau. The company expects to break ground in early September 2017. The first phase of the project includes a three story apartment building with secured, underground parking.

Urban West will house 132 luxury apartment homes offering a variety of studio, efficiency, one and two bedroom floorplans. The apartments will range from 654 to 1334 square feet with 9 foot ceilings, private laundry, covered balconies and upgraded finishes such as granite counters and stainless steel appliances. The building will have a large community room with a full kitchen, fireplace and spacious entertaining area as well as a fully equipped fitness room.

Other building features include secured entrances, elevators, storage lockers and indoor and outdoor lounge areas. The exterior will have aluminum panels, brick and oversized windows bringing a sophisticated, urban look to the neighborhood. To embrace the area’s vibrant art community, Urban West will display works by local artists in the common areas and model home.

S.C. Swiderski is the architect, builder and owner of Urban West. S.C. Swiderski Construction will manage the project with their excavation department handling the excavation and site utility installation for the project.

The property management division of S.C. Swiderski will provide professional leasing, maintenance and grounds keeping for this site.

Leasing Department Manager Kari Kussow said, “We are thrilled to bring our new, contemporary building design to Wausau. These apartments will fill an under-served niche in Wausau providing an upscale rental option with great community amenities and the convenience of underground parking. We believe the tenant experience at Urban West will be second to none in the market.”