Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee

Milwaukee Redesigning City’s Only Riverfront Boat Launch

Proposal would improve public access for boats and non-boaters alike.

City Subsidies Proposed For Two Affordable Housing Developments

Proposals include former hospital, land owned by sausage company.

Year of Housing: Milwaukee Department of City Development Proposes $4.7 Million to Support Affordable Housing Developments

Mayor administration’s proposed TIDs to support high-impact projects in City of Milwaukee neighborhoods

Milwaukee Will Fund Riverwalk That Won’t Be Public

At least not for several years.

$14.1 Million Plan Targets Safer Streets In Walker’s Point, Valley, Westown

TIF funds would pay for repaving, new lighting and bike lanes in three key areas.

Milwaukee Department of City Development Proposes Funding for Improved Public Safety

Milwaukee May Reduce Cost of Sprinkler Installation, Will It Matter?

City still seeking ways to save lives, improve safety of older apartment buildings.

New Walker’s Point Developments Include Special ‘Safety Valve’ Clause

City revises TIF policy to get deal done with New Land.

Conversion of Milwaukee’s Third Tallest Building To Get More Public Cash

Subsidy grows as project costs grow. What will city get in return?

City Loses Second Developer For Site Near Marquette

But a new student housing complex could be developed nearby.

Finally a Deal on 2 Walker’s Point Apartment Developments

New Land's 85-unit and 62-unit complexes to get city subsidy after 3-way fight settled.

Milwaukee Department of City Development Proposes Two New TIDs to Expand Workforce Housing Opportunities

Proposed TIDs to support New Land Enterprises developments in Walker’s Point

City Wants To Clean Up Contaminated Bay View Factory

But will it get the money to do so?

City Selling Former Youth Facility, Park For Development

Proposals sought to transform King Drive space.

City Issues RFP for key Harambee property

Will Shorewood Move Its Public Works Facility To Milwaukee?

Suburb quietly advancing big plan to purchase city land.

Joel Brennan Launches Campaign for Governor

Democratic insider joins crowded primary. Interim GMC replacement named.

Leaders Celebrate Opening of Wisconsin’s Largest Private Affordable Housing Complex

The Corliss will eventually include 576 affordable apartments across eight buildings.

Prominent Democrat ‘Very Seriously’ Considering Bid for Governor

Joel Brennan's entry could shake up already crowded field.

Fast-Growing Craft Beer Supplier Acquired By St. Louis Firm

Craft Beverage Warehouse now part of global packaging supply company.

State Could Subsidize Distillery Expansion

Central Standard would get boost in move to Harley-Davidson campus.

City Will Support Bay View Affordable Housing Development

Redevelopment authority will grant seldom used financial power to aid development.

From Brownfields to Blue Waters, Mayor Names New Port Director

Benji Timm tapped to lead Port Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Joining Push for Commuter Rail Line

City formalizing commitment to Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee rail line.

Groundbreaking Announced for Affordable Housing Community in Milwaukee

New Riverwalk Segment Planned Along KK River

A Harbor District riverwalk network quietly emerging.

City Will Subsidize Conversion of 1870s-Era Building To Housing

Ornate, Second Empire-style building will get a second lease on life.

Deer District Apartments Pivot To Being Entirely Affordable

How development was transformed by public cash from 3 different sources.

Subsidies Will Advance Three Developments Along King Drive

Plus: Funding for a statue and more streetscaping, traffic safety projects.

Sprinkler Tragedy Changes Affordable Housing Subsidy

One RACM commissioner is to thank. But no easy solution for adding sprinklers to buildings.

City Subsidy To Redevelop State’s Third Tallest Building Scores First Approval

DCD Commissioner says more deals are coming with city's new TIF guidelines.

Council Split On Cudahy Farms Proposal

Area Alderwoman Larresa Taylor opposes plan backed by Mayor, DCD.

Loan Would Bolster Hub For Creative Entrepreneurs

Environmental cleanup loan would aid Bronzeville Creative Arts & Tech Hub.

City Subsidy Would Boost Conversion of Former MPS School To Apartments

Developers hope to create 48 units of housing on three-acre property.

City Advancing Financing Plan For 59 Affordable, Owner-Occupied Homes

Complicated Harambee TIF plan guided by Community Development Alliance.

EPA Awards Wisconsin $12 Million For Brownfield Cleanup

Milwaukee's Redevelopment Authority among winners.

City Subsidy Will Fund Affordable Apartment Renovation

But concerns about sprinklers and a recent fire elsewhere arise.

City Grappling With Complicated State Law Changes On Tax Foreclosures

New restrictions set tight time and price standards, a dramatic departure from current practices.

The Corliss Transforms Bay View, Harbor District Border

Eight-building complex will be largest of its kind once complete.

Brower Helps Get Milwaukee $1,000 From We Energies

At new alderman's first committee meeting the issue of city easement for utility arises.

New Bronzeville Hub Rising

New building is a mix of affordable apartments and commercial space for creatives, educators.

RACM Board Overrules Taylor, Neighbors, Recommends Funding For Cudahy Farms Development

Move sets up council showdown over affordable housing proposal.

Milwaukee Wants To Buy 30th Street Line, Railroad Says No

But city officials believe sale still possible for multi-use trail, perhaps even mass transit.

East National Flats Begin To Climb

Apartment building rising at busy southside intersection.

City Wants To Advance Affordable Housing Development, Alderwoman Not So Sure

Alderwoman Larresa Taylor raises concerns about potential 1,145-unit Cudahy Farms development. DCD proposes subsidy.

Former Library Would Be Redeveloped Into Apartments

Former Bay View library would be redeveloped and expanded with 3-story addition.

Milwaukee Rebuilding Key Lakefront Intersection, But Not The One You Hate

But the confusing one will follow the busy one later this decade.

City, Bucks, Plan Commission Happy With Deer District Apartments Design

The design for 'a complex site with some complex constraints' wins approval.

See Updated Plans For Deer District Apartments, MATC Gym

Jeffers plans to break ground this summer on full-block development

Second Phase of City Place Takes Shape

Long-delayed apartment building rises near Fiserv Forum.

Downtown’s Second Mass Timber Tower Moves Toward Groundbreaking

City working on final approvals, but a snag remains in shared parking lease.

City Advancing Street Reconfiguration Projects In Historic Third Ward

Plus: New plaza to be named for Gary Grunau.

New Plaza, Protected Bike Lanes, Street Reconstructions Proposed

$33 million effort aims to improve Downtown, Historic Third Ward and Walker's Point.

Five Projects Changing King Drive

Four new apartment buildings and a substantial streetscaping project.

Loans, Subsidies Approved To Support 301 Affordable Apartments

Redevelopment Authority working to advance three developments to groundbreakings.

City Hiring GRAEF For Northridge Mall Replacement Design

Plan calls for a market analysis and many different options for development. Public input sought.

Bronzeville Creative Arts & Tech Hub Wins Key Approval

Plan Commission approves design for mixed-used complex including affordable housing.

City Will Boost $19 Million Midtown Homeownership Initiative

Effort aims to revitalize central city neighborhood, maximize public investment.

September Construction Start Targeted For Harbor District Apartments

Mixed-income building will include new public water feature on E. Greenfield Avenue.

City of Milwaukee awarded federal funding for brownfield remediation and redevelopment

Walker’s Point Will Get New Plaza, Protected Bike Lanes

And upgraded skate park. City plans 11 projects to improve south-side area.

Baldwin Delivers $8.6 Million to Clean Up Contaminated Properties Across Wisconsin, Spur Economic Revitalization

Funding for five Wisconsin communities comes from Baldwin-backed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

City Funds Will Boost Walker’s Point Development

Corner of 1st and National would see new affordable apartment building.

Milwaukee Reaches The Hard Part of Demolishing Northridge Mall

Demolition nearly complete for former Boston Store.

Draft & Vessel Owner Plans Cafe at Vel R. Phillips Plaza

Entrepreneur Nat Davauer has big plans for key downtown space.

Federal Grant Would Pay For Century City Small Business Hub

Northwest Side CDC would build accelerator for small businesses on former A.O. Smith parking lot.

Craft Beer Supplier Plans New Century City Facility

Modern industrial building would be second new building developed in central city business park.

City Will Redesign King Drive, Pere Marquette Park

And build a protected bike lane on W. Highland Avenue.

Meet the Candidates For City Office

And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.

Cavalier Johnson Is All In On Growing Milwaukee

Annual State of the City speech places growth plan front and center.

140-Year-Old Florist Closing

DWF Wholesale Florists and its predecessors have Milwaukee roots going back to the 1870s.

Demolition Work Begins For Massive Affordable Housing Development

Bear Development is clearing former factory complex to create 576 apartments.

Construction Starts On Long-Awaited King Drive Building

Five Points Lofts, first proposed in 2020, is finally becoming reality.

Plan Would Improve Red Arrow Park, Overhaul Two Downtown Streets

And use downtown property taxes to bail out Century City TIF district.

Emem Group Buys Key King Dr. Site

Plus: Airbnb-focused startup falters and a recap of week's real estate news.

Michels’ Taxes Will Pay For Skate Park, Street Paving, Public Art

Success of R1VER mixed-use complex will pay for improvements in surrounding neighborhoods.

Settlement Reached For Contaminated Apartment Complex

And a "Do Not Acquire" list building sold. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Brownfield Grant Will Help Get Walker’s Point Apartments Started

New Land moving forward with Via on 5th Street.

December Groundbreaking Planned For Long-Awaited Apartment Development

City loaning $700,000 to Five Points Lofts project for environmental cleanup.

Bucks, Jeffers Plan Deer District Apartments

New building would rise between The Trade and Aloft hotels.

Brewers Buy Two-Acre Scrap Metal Site Near Ballpark

Team will use the property for "storage."

New North Avenue Apartment Building Moving Forward

Project wins environmental cleanup loan. Plus: Storage company acquires Milwaukee facility.

Milwaukee Wins $12 Million Federal Tree Grant

City, county, MPS will use funding to improve tree canopy in low-income areas.

After IKON Hotel Issues, Council Moves To Assert More Control of TIF Districts

City has foregone $540,000 in interest payments at discretion of administration.

Construction Could Start in 60 Days On Massive Bay View Project

Proposal would add eight buildings, 576 apartments where a vacant factory stands.

IKON Hotel Dropped In Favor of ‘Sears Market’ Concept

New proposal to redevelop former Sears department store at Fond du Lac and North.

City Will Contribute $9 Million To Huge Bay View Development

Plus: Atid Properties sells portfolio and a recap of week's real estate news.

Troubled Apartment Complex Paying Tenants To End Leases

DNR won't let tenants return to Community Within the Corridor for several months.

Riverwest Affordable Housing Development To Get City Subsidy

With plans for late summer groundbreaking.

Committee Picks KG Development Partnership To Build New King Drive Apartments

Affordable development includes three commercial tenants, would replace vacant funeral home.

City Seeks ‘Landmark Development’ for Downtown

Milwaukee seeks developer for multiple-building project near 5th and Wisconsin.

Baldwin Helps Deliver Nearly $10 Million to Clean Up Legacy Pollution Across Wisconsin, Stimulate Economic Activity

EPA announces Infrastructure Law funding to address brownfields

Marquette’s New “Mansions”

Three new duplexes fill a long-vacant lot just north of university campus.

Milwaukee’s Million Dollar Pipeline

An aviation fuel pipeline will pay rent for the first time in 50 years.

MATC and Community Partners Expanding Technical Training Program to Grow Diverse Talent Pipeline

New training site in Metcalfe Park area provides high-paying career opportunities for electrical and line mechanic trades

Committee Recommends $16 Million For New Downtown Park

To be called Vel R. Phillips Plaza. Plus $6 million for other projects.

New Milwaukee Apartment Building Closed For Health Emergency

Community Within The Corridor has high levels of dangerous chemical, many residents forced to leave.

Largest Remaining Menomonee Valley Site Will Be Developed

City gained federal funds for 15-acre site. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.

New Design For Vel R. Phillips Plaza Revealed

Redevelopment Authority endorses $16.5 million financing plan.