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New Design Released For Dog-Friendly Downtown Brewery

New Design Released For Dog-Friendly Downtown Brewery

Foxtown Landing, dog park planned for riverfront site on edge of Historic Third Ward.

Milwaukee Ranks High in Downtown Foot Traffic Recovery

Milwaukee Ranks High in Downtown Foot Traffic Recovery

16th out of 63 major cities studied, better than most in Midwest, in post-pandemic recovery.

Milwaukee Admirals announced as signature sponsor of downtown’s first dog park
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Milwaukee Admirals announced as signature sponsor of downtown’s first dog park

Milwaukee’s professional hockey team joins Fromm Family Pet Foods and area businesses in advancing project

Pandemic Continues To Be A Drag On Wisconsin Office Leasing

Pandemic Continues To Be A Drag On Wisconsin Office Leasing

Mixed data on downtown Milwaukee activity.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Land Purchased For Downtown Brewery and Dog Park
Eyes on Milwaukee

Land Purchased For Downtown Brewery and Dog Park

Foxtown Brewery takes major step forward on Downtown project.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Foxtown Landing Wins First Approval
Eyes on Milwaukee

Foxtown Landing Wins First Approval

Architectural review board endorses proposed brewery, restaurant and adjacent dog park along Milwaukee River.

Downtown Dog Park Will Include Riverfront Brewery

Downtown Dog Park Will Include Riverfront Brewery

Foxtown Landing will include Foxtown Brewery and Fromm-sponsored dog park.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Podcast Production Company Opens Downtown Studio, Office
Eyes on Milwaukee

Podcast Production Company Opens Downtown Studio, Office

Podcamp Media leases space at top of Colby Abbot Building.

Podcast Production Agency “Podcamp Media” Opens New Studio in Downtown Milwaukee
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Podcast Production Agency “Podcamp Media” Opens New Studio in Downtown Milwaukee

Studio Build-Out Is Supported by a WEDC Bounceback Grant and Applauded by State and Local Economic Development Leaders

Downtown Milwaukee Dog Park wins $25,000 Bark for Your Park™ grant
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Downtown Milwaukee Dog Park wins $25,000 Bark for Your Park™ grant

Fundraising campaign continues at www.mkedogpark.com

Downtown Employee Appreciation Week Returns

Downtown Employee Appreciation Week Returns

And based on initial turnout, so did downtown workers. Event runs through September 3.

Downtown Dog Park Fundraiser Launched

Downtown Dog Park Fundraiser Launched

Crowdfunding campaign offers perks for you and your dog.

Public fundraising campaign for downtown Milwaukee’s first dog park officially kicks off
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Public fundraising campaign for downtown Milwaukee’s first dog park officially kicks off

Donations now accepted at new website; Downtown Neighbors Association commits first fundraising pledge

Should Water Street Be Gun-Free District?

Should Water Street Be Gun-Free District?

Downtown stakeholders consider how Kansas City, Memphis, New Orleans handle bar district problems.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Downtown Dog Park Seeks Support
Eyes on Milwaukee

Downtown Dog Park Seeks Support

Vote early and vote often to help fund a new playground for Fido.

Downtown Milwaukee dog park project selected as a finalist for a 2021 PetSafe® Bark for Your Park™ Grant
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Downtown Milwaukee dog park project selected as a finalist for a 2021 PetSafe® Bark for Your Park™ Grant

Voting Period Runs Through August 31 — Ten U.S. Communities Will Win Funds to Build or Improve a Local Dog Park

WEDC tours unique retail businesses to announce Main Street Bounceback Grant Program
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WEDC tours unique retail businesses to announce Main Street Bounceback Grant Program

$10,000 grants will support businesses that move into vacant commercial spaces

Businesses Changing Mask Policies

Businesses Changing Mask Policies

As CDC ends mandate, some state companies asking employees to provide vaccination cards.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Buy A Brick at Pompeii Square
Eyes on Milwaukee

Buy A Brick at Pompeii Square

Downtown plaza that honors demolished church being redeveloped.

WEDC, Milwaukee Downtown Tout “We’re All In” Safety Campaign

WEDC, Milwaukee Downtown Tout “We’re All In” Safety Campaign

Saying COVID-19 is not a political issue, leaders want individuals to support businesses with safe practices.

Dining: City Exploring Options For Closing Streets For Dining
Dining

City Exploring Options For Closing Streets For Dining

Could well spaced tables allow restaurants to reopen? Will diners show up?

Plats and Parcels: State Grant Will Support 27th and Wisconsin Demolition
Plats and Parcels

State Grant Will Support 27th and Wisconsin Demolition

Plus: A run down of the week's real estate news.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Large Downtown Dog Park Coming
Eyes on Milwaukee

Large Downtown Dog Park Coming

Dog run would be built under freeway along the Milwaukee River.

Support Downtown Business, Win Gift Card

Support Downtown Business, Win Gift Card

Downtown BID offers fun way to gain more support for local businesses.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Downtown BID Touts Successes, Awards
Eyes on Milwaukee

Downtown BID Touts Successes, Awards

Downtown growing, group adds homeless outreach coordinator, charts plan for 2020.

NEWaukee Night Market Generates $8.6 Million Impact on Local Economy in 2018
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NEWaukee Night Market Generates $8.6 Million Impact on Local Economy in 2018

Impact Benefits City, Businesses and Citizens

Eyes on Milwaukee: BID Sells Streetcar-Related Development
Eyes on Milwaukee

BID Sells Streetcar-Related Development

Downtown BID guide shows business support, sells vacant land along streetcar route.

Milwaukee Downtown Business Development Loan Pool Program Announced
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Milwaukee Downtown Business Development Loan Pool Program Announced

The Program will help revitalization efforts, increase capital investments and provide support for new and existing businesses in Business Improvement District (BID) No. 21.

Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 endorses Mayor’s streetcar plan
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Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 endorses Mayor’s streetcar plan

“The Milwaukee Streetcar is a game changer for downtown.”

NEWaukeean of the Week: Matt Dorner
NEWaukeean of the Week

Matt Dorner

"Milwaukee is truly a city on the rise..."