Wisconsin presents a difficult regulatory landscape characterized by at least 69 moratoriums enacted with only 4 rejected, and notably effective opposition with at least 15 projects blocked versus just 2 approved despite resistance, one of the worst blocked-to-approved ratios in the Midwest. The zoning record is modestly positive at 20 approvals to 7 denials, but this is insufficient to offset the opposition and moratorium headwinds. With 73 companies active and 1,028 clips, Wisconsin is a heavily pursued and well-documented market where developer interest significantly outpaces regulatory welcomeness. Compared to neighboring Iowa, which has similarly heavy moratorium activity but less effective project-blocking opposition, Wisconsin's challenge is not just development pauses but active project defeats. The state has been trending downward, suggesting these dynamics may be intensifying.
Regulatory Environment Score
Wisconsin presents a difficult regulatory landscape characterized by at least 69 moratoriums enacted with only 4 rejected, and notably effective opposition with at least 15 projects blocked versus just 2 approved despite resistance, one of the worst blocked-to-approved ratios in the Midwest. The zoning record is modestly positive at 20 approvals to 7 denials, but this is insufficient to offset the opposition and moratorium headwinds. With 73 companies active and 1,028 clips, Wisconsin is a heavily pursued and well-documented market where developer interest significantly outpaces regulatory welcomeness. Compared to neighboring Iowa, which has similarly heavy moratorium activity but less effective project-blocking opposition, Wisconsin's challenge is not just development pauses but active project defeats. The state has been trending downward, suggesting these dynamics may be intensifying.
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