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Long-term, community-first development

Why invest with Wangard Partners

Wangard Partners develops, acquires, and manages large multifamily community developments and industrial assets across the Midwest. Since 1992, our integrated platform—capital formation, entitlement, development, and professional management—has created enduring places and attractive risk-adjusted outcomes for investors.

$2.5B+  total development volume
1,400+  multifamily units delivered/underway
7M+ SF  Commercial Under Management
650M+AUM
Wangard Partners development—multifamily community courtyard
Multifamily & Industrial • Midwest

A clear approach for multifamily and industrial value creation

We focus where fundamentals are strong: high-demand housing and logistics-driven industrial. Our process emphasizes disciplined underwriting, community engagement, and operational excellence.

Pipeline & siting

Supply/demand mapping, zoning and entitlement strategy, and sites near employment, transit, and services.

Capital formation

Programmatic equity and credit relationships aligned to scale large multifamily communities and industrial parks.

Design & delivery

Data-informed unit mixes and specs, ESG-minded design, and experienced construction oversight from start to stabilization.

Leasing & operations

Branding, lease-up strategy, and professional property/asset management to protect NOI and resident/tenant experience.

Risk management

Scenario analysis, cost controls, and prudent leverage; focus on resilient income streams and downside protection.

Community outcomes

Neighborhood vitality through thoughtful placemaking, sustainability, and local partnerships.

Recent large-scale deliveries

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The Landing Apartments in Plymouth WI at Sunrise

The Landing • Plymouth, WI

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Modern industrial at Highlands Business Park in Sussex WI

Highlands Business Park • Sussex, WI

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Featured Multifamily Developments in Wisconsin

Tivoli Green Apartments & Townhomes in Mount Pleasant WI

Tivoli Green Apartments

458 units • Delivered 2020-2024

The Reef Apartments Wauwatosa WI by Wangard Partners Multifamily

The Reef Apartments - Wauwatosa, WI

180 Units • Class A Multifamily

The Residences at Bear Tree Multifamily Apartments in Deforest WI by Wangard Partners

The Residences at Bear Tree

144 Units • Delivered 2023

Resident view at a Wangard apartment community The Locklyn in Oconomowoc WI

Apartments by Wangard

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Aerial view of a modern industrial facility Ridgewood Industrial Center the former Kohls Innovation Center

Industrial Capabilities

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Investor FAQs: Why Invest With Wangard

A resilient, Midwest-focused platform with aligned interests, disciplined underwriting, sustainability, and professional management.

What makes Wangard a compelling real estate partner?
Wangard concentrates roughly 80% of activity on multifamily and industrial in resilient Midwest markets, aligning interests through co-investment, disciplined underwriting, sustainability, and professional in-house management.
What is Wangard’s track record and scale?
Operating since 1991, Wangard manages approximately $650 million in assets, 1,400+ multifamily units, and 7 million square feet of commercial property, with more than $2.5 billion in total transactions across multiple cycles.
How does Wangard align interests with investors?
We co-invest alongside partners and emphasize transparent reporting, conservative leverage, and long-term value creation across development and acquisition strategies.
How does the firm approach risk management?
Through disciplined underwriting, market selection focused on visibility and accessibility, strong tenant credit standards, and diversified exposure within multifamily and industrial.
What role does sustainability play?
Sustainable building practices and efficient operations are integrated at every stage to enhance long-term performance and community impact.
What kind of performance perspective does Wangard share?
We note a blended return greater than major stock indices, corporate and government bonds, and the NAREIT composite, reflecting a track record across cycles.
Who can I contact to learn more?
Nicholas Ganos, MBA — Director of Investor Relations (414-777-1200) can coordinate diligence, onboarding, and ongoing communications.

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Why is a diversified portfolio important?

If you’re ready to achieve a higher return from your investment portfolio, it’s time to diversify it with real estate. Our approach to commercial real estate investments provides our investors with everything they need to make smart, informed investment decisions: sustainable long-term development solutions, quality buildings filled with quality tenants, unmatched service based on trust, and prime locations throughout the greater Milwaukee area. Give us a call at 414-777-1200 to discuss how together we can build a stronger real estate investment portfolio.

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Nicholas Ganos, MBA
Director of Investor Relations