The Oshkosh Food Co-Op (OFC) was established in 2013 as a not-for-profit cooperative with a mission to bring a member-owned, full-service grocery store to Oshkosh’s central city. In partnership with Merge, OFC opened its 4,800 sq. ft. retail location on the first floor of the Brio Building in 2021.

Today, the community-owned grocery offers an impressive selection of local produce, Wisconsin dairy, meats, fish, packaged goods, beer and wine, household essentials, wellness products, and convenient grab-and-go deli items. All located in the heart of Oshkosh, WI.

Rising above the Co-Op are four stories of modern residential space, featuring 60 apartment homes. Brio Building residents enjoy direct access to the Co-Op below and a strong sense of connection within this vibrant urban community.

The development team connected with the founders of Odyssey Climbing Co. in 2020 and instantly loved their vision for a climbing-based community in Northeast Wisconsin. The development site is located in the Village of Ashwaubenon's Sports & Entertainment District near Lambeau Field and Titletown. The facility features climbing walls that tower over 45 feet, approximately 175 linear square feet for top-rope climbing, and over 115 linear square feet for bouldering. In addition to climbing, members and the community have access to fitness space, programmed fitness classes including yoga, and event space with courtyard views onto Mike McCarthy Way.

The project will make Northeast Wisconsin a destination for both recreational and competitive climbers. Slingshot Architecture brings project experience from its work on Climb Iowa - Des Moines. Greenfire Management Services brings experience from its construction management role at AdventureRock - Milwaukee. The design gives special attention to day-lighting the large gym, creating a pleasant interior environment for climbers and visual interest for passersby.

Tenant Partnership:

– 10 year lease for 11,528 square feet

– The first residents of The Common Place will receive a complimentary 1-year membership

– Cohesive project team (owner, architect, contractor) for exterior and interior build-out