Renovations At Franklin Apartments Seek To Cater To New Work Culture

FRANKLIN, WI — A multi-million-dollar renovation unveiled Friday at Franklin's Whitnall Park Apartments seeks to cater to a work culture that has changed since the pandemic, according to a news release by developers.

The recent $13 million renovations at the apartment complex, which is located near Lovers Lane and Cortez Circle, include a new playground, grilling stations and a community room. About ⅓ of the complex's units were gutted and rehabbed, and existing pool and fitness facilities saw an upgrade, according to the news release from Daniel Management Group.

The company said the recent renovations "answered the call" from the influx of people working at home or hybrid amid the pandemic. More people are needing more from their apartments because of that change in how we work, according to the management group.

Franklin Mayor Steve Olson attends the Whitnall Park Apartments ribbon cutting on Friday. Courtesy Daniel Management Group.

“In creating the upgrades to Whitnall Park Apartments, we focused our efforts on the value of the outdoor living spaces to making residents feel at home and want to stay in their apartment from years to come," said Roger Daniel in the news release, president and founder of the group.

About 1,000 people across 480 units make up the Franklin apartment community, according to the news release.

Other improvements at the apartments included updated signate, exteriors, windows, hallways and entrances, developers said.