Comments on: Rivianna Proposal Takes A Step Forward

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:35:59 +0000

perfecto

By: Mebbsotte

Mebbsotte — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:10:15 +0000

I’m in favor of this, but I do think that we should be careful about too much high-rise clustering. I would much rather see taller, but fewer buildings that are widely separated that a massive cluster of mid-rise buildings. It’s nice to get air and sun and it would reduce complaints about views being blocked vis a vis the asinine UClub vs. Kilbourn tower debacle etc…

By: Kla

Kla — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:34:42 +0000

I love the idea in spite of some of the objections of my neighbors. I live down and across the river in the Harbor Front condos. Some feel the project is too high considering the 80 foot height cutoff for the third ward. I just think that if done nicely, it would be a welcome and needed development in that area and in Milwaukee in general.

By: Dave Reid

Dave Reid — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:36:16 +0000

@MMT Politics Yeah I’m not exactly sure why he’s not supportive of this project, but I don’t think that’s too big of a concern. I’m more curious to see if the banks out there are finally ready to start loaning again (for big projects), but as it is a hotel/apartment building maybe there is a chance. Especially as a hotel there sure would be nice for access to the Third Ward and Summerfest.

By: MMT Politics

MMT Politics — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:27:12 +0000

Bob Bauman is making a real error in judgment in this case.

By: M

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:13:51 +0000

I like that the Rivianna project is moving forward. The area along Water Street between the Young Street Bridge and National Avenue in the 5th Ward is an area zoned mostly commercial with a lot of run down vacant and underutilized land ready for new development. Rivianna will be a catalyst project that will bring more residents and businesses to an area between the 3rd Ward and Walker’s Point that is a prime walkable location to both neighborhoods.