This past Monday night a public meeting was held to discuss possible streetscape improvements to Downer Avenue and a change in the previously approved plan for Downer Avenue. The change would replace a proposed medical office building with a small boutique hotel.
This past year saw tension grow between New Land Enterprises and East Side residents over the proposed redevelopment of Downer Avenue. Although the issue isn’t completely resolved, as shown by the ongoing lawsuit, progress has been made towards the redevelopment of Downer Avenue. At this point the Schwartz building has been rehabbed and medical offices have been added to the long vacant upper floors.
Resolution 071339 consolidated property at 2040 W. Wisconsin Ave. and 2027 W. Wells St. into one parcel to allow for the expansion of 2040 Lofts. The expansion of 2040 Lofts shows that there is a continuing demand for student housing in downtown Milwaukee and that developers are stepping in to fill this need. Substitute resolution [...]
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