Real Estate
Work Starts on Southside Townhomes
VIA CDC scales up its efforts to create owner-occupied, affordable housing.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
After City Rejects It, State Authority Endorses Affordable Housing Conversion
California organizations pull an end-run around city opposition.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Rapids Becomes Flashpoint In State’s Data Center Backlash
Residents, comedians and a former NYC mayor collide over plans for the historic mill property.
Aug 7th, 2026 by Avery Martinez, Wisconsin Public Radio
Health Care Firm Taking Over Top of 735 Building
Fast-growing company will occupy top two floors of historic bank building.
Aug 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
New Deer District Hotel Breaks Ground
AC Hotel Milwaukee Downtown, with the same ownership as The Trade, is expected to open in late 2027.
Aug 6th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
One of Nation’s Largest Accounting Firms Moving to Downtown
Milwaukee to gain more than 150 jobs as part of suburbs-to-city move.
Aug 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
The Police, Not A Bar, Will Replace Duke’s on Water
MPD is setting up shop in former Water Street tavern.
Aug 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
County Selects Developer To Buy Medical Examiner Building
But many questions remain regarding development of downtown property.
Aug 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
The Blue Building To Become Housing
Partial conversion will add more than 200 apartments to Westown.
Aug 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Can City Find a Developer For Historic Schlitz Tavern?
Officials try again with classic Riverwest building. Will the third time be the charm?
Aug 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
County Opens Bidding To Redevelop Public Museum Site
Offering comes as new Nature and Culture Museum of Wisconsin prepares to open.
Aug 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Technical Glitch Delays Sheriff’s First Online Foreclosure Auction
Online auctions set up to thwart rigged bids and collusion by buyers.
Jul 31st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Council Targets Airbnb Party Houses With Neighbor Notices and Registry
Council backs requirements while eyeing even more restrictions.
Jul 31st, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Medical College of Wisconsin Building First Student Housing in Its History
Four-story, 266-unit, $70 million complex will provide more affordable housing on campus.
Jul 29th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Carmen Unveils $55 Million Southgate Campus
STEAM lab, large gym and common areas anchor new three-story school opening later this month.
Jul 28th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Why We Support a Temporary Moratorium on New Data Centers
AI is transforming the economy, but we should not let wealthy corporations dictate the terms.
Jul 27th, 2026 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic and Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II
County Pushes Federal Funding For Oak Creek Affordable Housing
New subdivision part of larger strategy by County Executive David Crowley.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Will Pursue Data Center Moratorium
Ald. Dimitrijevic leading council push for moratorium until regulations can be adopted.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
From Demolition Threat To National Model For Black Modernism
Grant will help Salvation Army preserve Central City Plaza, once slated to be razed.
Jul 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
The Rationale for Rebuilding Milwaukee County’s Public Safety Building
County Supervisor Shawn Rolland argues Milwaukee can't afford to wait.
Jul 23rd, 2026 by Sup. Shawn Rolland
