Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee

City Could Buy, Demolish Third Ward Swing Bridge

'Pretty complicated,' multi-party discussion underway on future of bridge.

Can Milwaukee Rescue Its Failed Deconstruction Program?

City staff promise a narrowed focus as funding and political patience run low.

Milwaukee Could Cash In If Subsidized Housing Deals Overperform

New claw-back rules tie future profits to public subsidies.

City Selling Former Funeral Home

Health-focused business will take over.

Council adopts legislation in opposition to We Energies’ 75/25 plan

Manufacturer Plans Facility on 27th Street

Big idea, with connection to high-end retailers, would launch in small building.

Milwaukee Could Require Laser Scanning Before Historic Building Demolition

Long simmering idea intended to aid research, restoration.

Cafe With Healthy Options Proposed For Center Street

Proposal calls for renovating vacant, city-owned building.

Downtown Parking Building’s Collapse Leads to Oversight Plan

Council proposal requires regular structural inspections of parking structures.

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

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

Committee to Review Ordinance on Lifesaving Sprinkler Permit Fee Waivers Tomorrow

Council Approves Historic District Over Owner’s Objections

Vote is unanimous. Former church also gets historic designation without opposition.

New Investor Will Try To Save Atkinson Avenue Building

And, maybe, open an ice cream shop.

City Loses Second Developer For Site Near Marquette

But a new student housing complex could be developed nearby.

Property Owner Losing Historic Preservation Battle

Scott Lurie can't convince the city his East Side properties aren't historic.

City Reveals $30 Million Plan For 35th Street Purchase

Proposed redevelopment plan gets plenty of questions from alders.

Why Is City Purchasing a Factory?

Former Milwaukee Bridge Co. plant could be redeveloped. For what?

Couple Seeks National Gourmet Cookie Franchise for Milwaukee

Proposal could revive vacant building north of Marquette campus

Church Is Historic, Commission Rules, Though Developer Objects

Neighbors back designation for unique 1880s church. Will council approve?

New Plan To Save Building Literally Falling Apart

Real estate investor has made a cottage industry of saving blighted buildings.

Aging TIF Districts Will Fund City’s Affordable Housing Efforts

Expiring TIFs for decades-old redevelopment efforts will end by funding housing.

City Plan For Marcus Parking Structure Repairs Falling Apart

Financial data is murky. 'More unanswered questions than answers,' says comptroller.

Mayor Declines to Sign Historic Preservation for Arena, Auditorium

Facing unanimous council vote, Johnson punts on the issue.

City Reveals New Plan For ‘Landmark’ Downtown Site

After dropping developer, city hoping to find replacement 'in six months.'

Council Committee Says Milwaukee Theater, Arena Are Historic

Decision could affect Wisconsin Center District, whose leader fiercely opposed it.

City Ditches $700 Million Plan, Wants New Developer For Marcus Center Garage

Prior developer encountered financial issues.

Luxury Tower Developer Hit With Liens, Nonpayment Claims

The tower crane is gone, and $14 million in legal challenges are coming.

Historic Designations For Milwaukee Auditorium, Arena Is Strategic Move

Aiming to slow redevelopment? It's all about 'transparency' says Ald. Bob Bauman.

Huge Tower Crane Removed From Neutral Edison Site

'Temporary pause' to 31-story, mass-timber tower project may last longer.

Milwaukee Aims To Build ‘Missing Middle’ Housing in 2026

But alderman is skeptical of timing and wants to reduce funding.

Compromise Sought on Bay View Historic District

Initial proposer shifts to opposition.

What’s The Story With The Halted High Rise?

Commissioner hints DCD could subsidize it. Area alderman believes it's dead. Marcus Center caught in middle.

Council Will Debate New Plan To Sell Parking Structure

Alderman introduces proposal following construction stalling on neighboring tower.

City Will Waive Permit Fees For Owner-Occupied Homes Flood Repair

Proposal aims to reduce costs of rebuilding after 1,000-year storm.

Is City Prepared For National Avenue Disruption?

Multi-year reconstruction project could hurt businesses. What's the strategy?

Despite Its Passage, ‘Growing MKE’ Still Not A Done Deal

Tensions reemerge as zoning changes proposed. 'That's how a frog is boiled.'

Property Owners Divided Over West Side Historic District

James Dieter's proposal will either save the neighborhood or destroy it.

Housing Development Proposed For City’s Far Northwestern Edge

Proposal for rare virgin site within city borders.

Burger and Sandwich Spot For Villard Avenue

Long-vacant building set to become second location for Pak Daman.

Developer Plans Large Project On Bay View, Harbor District Border

Former Vilter Manufacturing site could house more than 500.

Alders Support Sprinkler Subsidies

Retrofitting old buildings is costly, but 'you can't put a price on' saving lives.

100 East Proposal Triggers Questions on New TIF Guidelines

Council gets in the weeds on deal to redevelop state's third tallest building.

Council Committee Backs Mayor’s Picks for Housing Authority Board

'Outstanding choice by the mayor,' says Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II.

Subsidies Will Advance Three Developments Along King Drive

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

New Proposal Would Save Long-Vacant Villa Theater

Thomas Matthews has big plans for 99-year-old movie theater.

Apartment Building Planned For Rockwell Parking Lot

Developer plans third project on southside artery.

Mayor Signs Housing Legislation, Praises Late Jonathan Brostoff

'Honey Badger' alderman was champion of affordable housing effort.

Everyone Agrees, Let’s Delay Affordable Housing Proposal

Ald. Larresa Taylor still negotiating changes in controversial proposal.

Council Adopts Growing MKE Plan

Now known as 'Housing Element,' plan aims to fight off gentrification, create 'missing middle' housing.

Council Split On Cudahy Farms Proposal

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

Housing Plan Wins Key Council Committee Endorsement

Revised 'Growing MKE' is not perfect, but council should still adopt it say sponsors.

City-Owned Building Could Become Dessert Shop

Proposal would transform former barber shop into a neighborhood bakery.

Committee Waters Down Proposed ‘Granny Flat’ Plan

Result: The sponsors of proposal have now become the opponents.

Loan Would Bolster Hub For Creative Entrepreneurs

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

Council Approves Proposed Deer District Hotel

Moxy Hotel was caught in crossfire over fight about The Trade hotel.

‘Growing MKE’ Proposal Picks Up Key Endorsement

New name, revised plan turns one major opponent into a supporter.

New Land Creating Downtown Garden For Tenants

Gravel lot used for construction staging would become home for tomatoes.

Fire Chief Says Sprinklers Don’t Cost Much

Less than cost of new carpet? Chief Lipski calls for sprinklers in large buildings.

New Event Venue Would Fill Empty Industrial Building

A 'perfect' location, says veteran event planner Jerhonda McCrary.

Neighbor Proposes To Renovate Long-Vacant North Avenue Building

Teira Bailey wants to create a resource center for women victims of crimes.

New Grocery Store Planned for 35th, Fond du Lac and Burleigh

Building would replace city-owned vacant lot.

New Building Planned For Southside Commercial Corridor

Accountant revives proposal for mixed-use building.

Committee Delays Consideration of New Downtown Hotel

Moxy Hotel proposal leads to messy meeting, closed session with City Attorney.

Milwaukee Delays Legalizing Carriage Houses

How the sponsors of accessory dwelling units sabotaged their own proposal.

Survey Finds Alarming Number of Milwaukee Homes Need Major Repairs

And one type of property owner is overwhelmingly responsible.

Committee Overturns Plan Commission, Recommends ‘Missing Middle’ Housing

But coalition of community groups continues to strongly oppose proposal.

Council Committee Backs Return of Granny Flats

Legalizing accessory dwelling units could grow housing across entire city.

Three-Way Standoff on Workforce Housing in Milwaukee

Council, administration, developers seek solution between low-income and luxury.

Salvation Army Now Wants To Save Black Landmark It Planned To Raze

Preservation advocacy results in compromise to save 1970's complex.

7-Story East Side Apartment Complex Wins Key Endorsement

New alder Alex Brower backs new housing for long-vacant site.

Vacant Buildings Along 6th Street Will Get New Life

Crystal Lemmer's burgeoning real estate career is expanding to commercial properties.

Pérez Reshuffles Council Committees

Addition of new alder Alex Brower prompts changes, restores power to veteran council member.

Plan Commission Backs Carriage Homes, Spikes ‘Missing Middle’ Housing

Proposals differ from mayor's Growing MKE plan and divide commission members.

New Bronzeville Hub Rising

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

New Buildings Reshape North End of Water Street

EIGHTEEN87 on Water and second phase of River House fill vacant riverfront lots.

Trump Could Kill Milwaukee’s Plan To Improve Building Energy Efficiency

City won federal grant to cover start-up costs of energy saving effort. Will it be killed?

Bronzeville Committee Weighs Pros, Cons of Preserving Black Landmark

Some members expressed opinions, but committee delays decision as deadline nears.

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.

Youth Gardening Group Buying 3 City Lots

City charges nonprofit We Got This, which teaches urban gardening to hundreds of kids, $1 per lot.

Council Committee Approves $100 Million Deer District, MATC Project

Technical college to pay millions to include new athletic facility in mixed-use development.

New Hotel Pits Labor Groups Against One Another

Public hearing on second proposed Deer District hotel centers on union battle at first one.

The Tire Bounty Is Back

Bauman again pushes idea to end tire dumping. Will the proposal pass this time?

Council May Refine Makeup of Board of Zoning Appeals

Council President seeks more expertise in effort to overhaul boards and commissions.

ICE Can Build Whatever Facility It Wants in Milwaukee

Council learns federal immigration agency can simply bypass local authorities.

Buyer Found For Former Fire Station

Unlimited Phases real estate company will occupy vacant Capitol Drive firehouse.

City To Host Discussion On ICE Facility, But Attorney Suggests It May Be Moot Point

But there are options the city has to possibly slow or redirect plan.

Brady Corp. Plans Expansion, Job Growth

Milwaukee manufacturer plans to add up to 60 jobs to Good Hope Road facility.

New Buyer Emerges For Long-Vacant Church

City has tried multiple times to sell former Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church.

New Riverwalk Plaza Will Be Named For Visionary Developer

Gary Grunau was longtime champion of big civic projects, including riverwalk system.

Once-Controversial Menomonee Valley Building Sold For Redevelopment

Breunig buys building, advancing housing conversion.