Reimagining Appleton: The Wilden Portfolio Park Vision – Fox Valley Networking Event
June 17 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Join CARW in the Fox Valley on June 17 for a discussion on one of Wisconsin’s most significant mixed-use development projects and the broader growth shaping the region.The program will feature Ian Martin of Land By Label and Appleton Mayor Jake Woodford discussing the vision behind Wilden Portfolio Park — the transformational redevelopment of the former Thrivent campus into a large-scale mixed-use community in Appleton featuring housing, office, retail, hospitality, trails, and public gathering spaces.The conversation will explore placemaking, housing demand, infrastructure, economic development strategy, public-private collaboration, and the role large-scale redevelopment projects play in attracting investment, talent, and long-term growth to Wisconsin communities.As communities across the state continue to navigate redevelopment, housing pressures, and economic competitiveness, this discussion will provide valuable insight into one of the most talked-about projects in Wisconsin commercial real estate.
When:
Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
3:00-3:30 PM – Registration and Networking
3:30-4:15 PM – Program
4:15-5:15 PM – Networking Happy Hour
Where:
Location to be announced soon! It will take place in the Fox Valley!