NEENAH (NBC 26) — The Neenah Common Council unanimously approved ThedaCare's proposal to build 56 townhomes on Doty Island to provide housing for doctors in training. Watch the full broadcast story here:Neenah approves ThedaCare's 56-townhome project for physician residency on Doty IslandThe project will transform the former Roosevelt Elementary School site, located across from ThedaCare's Neenah hospital, into residential housing through a two-phase construction plan. "It's a really great opportunity for Neenah, and we're glad it's moving ahead," Neenah Mayor Jane Lang said. Construction will proceed in two phases, with 28 townhomes built at a time. City leaders hope the project will revitalize Doty Island and encourage the medical residents to establish permanent roots in the community.