Juli Kaufmann

New Life For Old Riverwest Bank

From mothballed to sober living: Recovery organization has purchased one-time Cream City Hostel.

Space Time Coffee To Close Indefinitely

The micro-roastery dealt with its own hardships, but its story shares commonalities with other struggling small businesses.

New Couple Attempting To Build House On Tricky Historic Site

But commission indicates it will eventually approve design.

Gülden Room Closes Cafe, Keeps Cocktail Lounge

Dubbel Dutch hotel's bar will focus on craft cocktails, small plates and private events.

Bauman Defends Historic Preservation Process

Developer Tim Gokhman complains HPC 'redesigns your project.'

Is Historic Preservation Process Broken?

Some feel city's process needs to be reformed. Are they right?

Kaufmann Won’t Build In Historic District

Developer sought to build new house, but found Historic Commission, neighbors too hard to work with.

Historic Commission Rejects Mitchell Street Demolition

Five-story, 55-unit building sought. Developer could win appeal to Common Council.

New House Hits Snag With Historic Commission

Home owners must come before commission a third time with revised plan in December.

Cream City Brick House Proposed For East Side

Developer Juli Kaufmann would build new residence with reclaimed brick.

New Cafe Enters Dubbel Dutch

Gülden Room serves cocktails, coffee and snacks in former Space Time location.

Clock Shadow Celebrates 10 Years

City's only cheese factory plans 'Squeak Fest,' with cheese curds, beer and live music.

Space Time Coffee Leaving Dubbel Dutch

Coffee maker will leave boutique hotel, shift to wholesale operation only.

F Street Buys Dubbel Dutch Hotel

Boutique hotel in downtown double mansion will continue under new ownership.

Dubbel Dutch To Open Public Gallery Space

The gallery's first exhibition will feature photography by local artists.

Urban Spaceship Will Land In Milwaukee

National urbanism conference on November 9 on the future of cities. Urban Milwaukee members can get free tickets, while supplies last.

The Daily Bird Opens Second Cafe

New cafe located in Dubbel Dutch hotel on Marshall Street.

Sober Living Facility Will Replace Hostel

Big change for distinctive Riverwest building. Plus: A busy week of real estate news.

Riverwest Hostel Becoming Cooperative Housing Facility

Plus: Wisconsin Center District sells debt for expansion.

Contribution to Jilly Gokalgandhi of $250

Sherman Phoenix is an Award Finalist

Finalist for the State Farm Building Blocks award the building serves as a hub for art, culture and small business.

Inside The Dubbel Dutch Hotel

New hotel opens Saturday in historic double mansion.

Why I Joined Urban Milwaukee

Urban Milwaukee members talk about why they joined. And why you should, too.

Dubbel Dutch Delineates Design

Downtown boutique hotel reveals interior designs, management team, plans June opening.

Radio Milwaukee Names Music Industry Pro Kevin Sucher As Non-Comm Station’s Executive Director

Milwaukee’s Sucher is an award-winning entertainment management executive

Sherman Phoenix Needs Help to ‘Rise Again’

To rise again, the Sherman Phoenix and its 27 businesses need your help.

Event Celebrates Latino-Led Real Estate

Urbano is first annual Hispanic focused commercial real estate conference in Milwaukee.

Horned Hare to Open At New Hotel

Downtown Dubbel Dutch hotel will have restaurant named after German folklore creature.

Downtown House Being Deconstructed For Apartments

Plus: City planning third cruise ship dock

NEWaukee Will Create “The Beacon” in Walker’s Point

Social architecture firm will redevelop former Ballet space into hub for creatives.

Downtown Hotel Will Be “Dubbel Dutch”

Boutique hotel in historic 1898 mansion on Marshall St. will open in time for DNC.

American Family Insurance supports Milwaukee revitalization efforts at Sherman Phoenix

Funds will be used for new STEAM & Dream program for students and young adults

5 Milwaukeeans to Be Thankful For

Milwaukee is a better -- and far more interesting place -- because of these five folks.

Barrett Officially Declares Re-Election Bid

Mayor running for 5th term, hopes to serve 20 years as city's leader.

Voces Buying Mitchell Street Building

After long search, immigrant rights group Voces de la Frontera finds new home, space to grow.

Radio Milwaukee Seeks New Executive Director As Glenn Kleiman Announces Spring 2020 Departure

Kleiman was named Radio Milwaukee’s executive director in April 2016 after previously serving as a station consultant for 1½ years.

A 50-Story Lakefront Tower?

Colliers dreams up 50-story tower to show what's possible for Clybourn St. site.

Koeffler Mansion Sold, Hotel Coming

Development group buys downtown double mansion, plans 18-room hotel by DNC.

Indeed Brewing Opens This Weekend

Minneapolis company's Walker's Point facility will have brewery and taproom.

Chris Abele Donates $100,000 to Adams Garden Park As Challenge Grant to Close the Gap

Adams Garden Park is the latest endeavor for Larry and Sharon Adams, the retired Co-Founders of Walnut Way Conservation Corp., whose work was highlighted recently on the CBS Morning Show.

Three Years Later, Sherman Park Rising?

Key issues to consider three years after the 2016 upheaval shook the neighborhood.

A Grand Update on The Avenue

Plus: downtown streetscaping improvements and lots of historic preservation news.

Mansion Hotel Proposal Approved

Historic Preservation Commission okays conversion of Marshall St. mansion to small hotel.

Cream City Hostel Has Low Price Tag

Property's current assessment just $310,000, but new hostel should increase its value.

Inside Cream City Hostel

A tour of the 52-bed Riverwest hostel that will open just in time for Summerfest.

Boutique Hotel Proposal Revived

Plus: Walker's Point building changes hand, Riverwest warehouse gets new life

City’s First Hostel Opens June 23rd

Cream City Hostel in Riverwest will open its doors to community before guests arrive.

The Couture Gets Financing Extension

Construction starts on Adams Garden Park, wellness center for King Drive.

Groundswell Celebration for Adams Garden Park

May 23rd Celebration Marks the Start of Construction on the Adams Garden Park Redevelopment

Milwaukee’s First Eco-Neighborhood

Community partners celebrate reinvigoration of Lindsay Heights neighborhood.

Contribution to JoCasta Zamarripa of $250

Contribution to Stefanie Dugan of $200

Barrett Offers Upbeat State of City Speech

Mayor touts employers coming to city, The Hop's launch and a friendly governor.

Contribution to Shyla Deacon of $100

Episode 005 – Developer Juli Kaufmann

Milwaukee's quadruple bottom line real estate developer joins the show.

Huge Crowd At Sherman Phoenix Opening

Fire-ravaged bank now home to a market with 28 local businesses.

5 Citizens To Give Sincere Thanks

Our Thanksgiving class of 2018, five Milwaukeeans who've made this a better city.

Adams Garden Park Opening This Summer

Lindsay Heights development to include gardens and several environmental organizations.

New Latin Restaurant on Burnham St.

Plus: a new cafe on Jackson St., new Fifth Ward bar, new Walker's Point brewery.

Indeed Brewing Coming to Milwaukee

Minnesota brewery will open a taproom in Beer City.

Cream City Hostel Buys Building

Partners hope to open unique Riverwest hostel for travelers in May 2019.

How Three Women Developers Succeeded

They stress thinking differently about the community at MU panel moderated by Mike Gousha.

Revitalizing Milwaukee’s Neighborhoods

It’s all about relationship building, local entrepreneurs say

Milwaukee redevelopment leaders go ‘On the Issues’ at Marquette Law School

Beyond their roles as entrepreneurs and real estate developers, Goins, Sabir and Kaufmann are change agents in Milwaukee.

Riverwest Hostel In Final Funding Push

Project must raise $100,000 more from investors to complete financing package.

How Joe Zilber Changed Lindsay Heights

Zilber Initiative's funding leveraged $111 million investment in near North Side neighborhood.

Backline Selects First Four Musicians for 12-Week Accelerator Mentorship Program Including $20,000 Grants

Music-Industry Pros Select Backline Artists After 340 Applications Received

Sherman Phoenix Project Makes Progress

$3.7 million invested, with 25 tenants in rehabbed bank building, seeks to create mentorships.

Jeffers Saves Historic Parish House

Downtown church gets new lease on life from creative developer and state law change.

St. James Saved By Tax Credits

Jeffers credits tax credits for saving historic downtown parish hall.

Milwaukee-Area Musicians Encouraged to Apply Now Through June 25 for First Backline Accelerator Session and $20,000 Grants

Four Bands or Artists to Be Selected for Backline’s Intensive 12-Week Mentorship Program

Urban Milwaukee Wins 7 Press Club Awards

6th straight year the publication is honored by state-wide journalism contest.

Backline announces Enrique “Mag” Rodriguez as Program Director

Rodriguez leads Backline’s 12-week accelerator program and free workshops to help Milwaukee musicians succeed

City to Host National Conference

Officials want to show off solutions to urban blight at Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference.

More Good News for the Sherman Phoenix

New project in Sherman Park gains another grant. Abele predicts success.

Milwaukee County receives $250,000 state grant to support The Sherman Phoenix entrepreneurial hub

20 businesses will occupy former bank building in Milwaukee’s Sherman Park

Radio Milwaukee Unveils “Backline” in Partnership with gener8tor to Help Milwaukee Musicians Succeed Through Grants, Intensive 12-Week Program and Workshops

Backline Launches Search for Program Director; Musicians Can Apply For Program in June

Sherman Phoenix Nearing Campaign Goal, $1 Million Away

Project aims to heal Milwaukee’s Sherman Park after 2016 tragedy resulted in neighborhood damage

Milwaukee’s First Hostel Coming

Cream City Hostel will open on border of Riverwest and Harambee.

A Hostel for Riverwest

And $79 million in New Markets Tax Credits to three community development entities.

Commission Approves Boutique Hotel

New Art House Hotel could open by June in historic 1898 building on Marshall St.

5 Milwaukeeans To Be Thankful For

These five people are making Milwaukee a better place for all.

Empty Storefronts Conference Scores Again

Annual conference on how to revitalize main street back in Milwaukee for its third year.

City Approves Funds for Sherman Park Project

New market will open in former bank.

Sherman Phoenix Continues to Rise

Committee approves financing support for Sherman Park market.

Help Project Rebuild Sherman Park

Sherman Phoenix would create vibrant public market with a dozen vendors.

Sherman Park Project Moves Forward

Sherman Phoenix project will rise from ashes of old bank with small city grant.

Sherman Park Redevelopment Launched

City to assist in financing $2.5 million redevelopment of former BMO Harris Bank branch.

Rising from the Ashes

The Sherman Phoenix Invests $2.5 Million in Neighborhood Hub for Black-Owned Businesses

New Bank for Sherman Park

BMO Harris "smart branch" will replace bank damaged in August unrest.

Bublr Opens New Downtown Office

Officials celebrate first office tenant to move into Grand Avenue Mall.

City To Sell Land for Adams Garden Park

Former Walnut Way leaders moving forward on bold Lindsay Heights project.

An Oasis In Junk Food Land

North Side complex offers healthy food at Juice Kitchen, Outpost Foods, Fondy Food Center.

City’s $1 House Program Criticized

Residents question why only developers can buy foreclosed homes for a dollar.

More Mexican, New Bay View Brewer

Matador Taco will be near Bucks' arena; 1840 Brewing Company is farmhouse brewery.

Teens Learn Healthy Business Skills

Teens Grow Greens members pitch product ideas to business leaders

The Future of Walnut Way

New director LaShawndra Vernon continues work to transform area near 16th and North.

How Juli Kaufmann Is Fixing Milwaukee

Her Fix Development takes on high-risk developments in transitional neighborhoods.

Norquist to Speak at Jane Jacobs Event

May 10th event will explore ideas of urban visionary and her impact on cities like Milwaukee.

Contribution to Ashanti Hamilton of $20

Contribution to Russell W. Stamper, II of $20

Contribution to Milele A. Coggs of $20

New Business Seeks to Improve Neighborhood

Classic old tavern building on N. Fond du Lac would reopen as restaurant, with community owners

Urban Milwaukee Drive Raises $30,590!

Thank you, Milwaukee. Our crowdfunding drive raised 153% of goal.

New Innovation & Wellness Commons Opens

New facility created by Walnut Way on North Ave. seeks to transform neighborhood.

Why We Need Locally-Owned Media

Developer Juli Kaufmann talks about Urban Milwaukee and why you should support its campaign.