Civil Municipal - May 2024

construction, along with a development partnership. “They’re going to be quality houses,” says Finch, “except they’re going to be accessible and affordable, which is wonderful when you’re talking about $275,000 to $300,000 for a house purchase.” This new project, along with additional apartments and duplexes in the works, is very exciting. Finch says the city anticipates its population climbing 7% by the end of 2026(updated timeline). That number marks serious growth, especially after the previous census in 2020, when Hillsboro was among many Vernon County communities to see a slight decrease in population. Finch and the city council are stressing that Hillsboro grows itself in a sustainable fashion that meets the needs of residents without straining the existing infrastructure. The last thing the city needs is a disruption to traffic flow or an unnecessary exertion of the water and sewer systems. August 9 & 10, 2024 3 SHOWS Friday Night, Saturday Afternoon & Saturday Night! t , i i t, t t S t i t! a Hillsboro Firemen’s Memorial Park E18075 State Highway 33 Hillsboro, WI 54634 https://charitypull.com 104 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 05