The Shield
Overview
The Shield is a WHEDA-funded transitional housing development that includes both mixed-income and affordable housing. The Shield will be located on the Salvation Army of Dane County’s campus, next to the new Emergency Shelter.
A wide array of supportive services & amenities will be offered to assist residents, allowing them to stabilize their housing situations, increase their independence, & gain the tools/support that will allow them to break the cycle of homelessness or domestic violence.
The Shield has been certified as a Green Built project and credentialed by Focus on Energy.
Categories: Affordable Housing, Housing with Services, Multifamily
Tags: Sustainable Design
Location: 630 E. Washington, Madison, WI
Completion Date: Under Construction
Project Data:
Three-story building, including:
– 44 units, including 33 “set-aside” units for small families with special needs
Number of units: 44
Units per acre: 44
Project Gallery
Main entrance to The Shield.
Street view
Exterior view.
Exterior view of The Shield Apartments.
Exterior view with entrance to covered parking garage.
Exterior view.
Exterior view.
Entrance
Entrance
Interior hallway.
Community room kitchen.
Community room at The Shield.
Community room at The Shield.
Aerial view of The Shield and future home of the new Salvation Army Shelter.
“It has been a great experience working with JLA. They are very thorough, professional, and well spoken. They have been a huge asset on getting approvals thru the City process and we look forward to working with them more.”
— Steve Wolters, Vice President Healthcare, Miron Construction
