Board of Zoning Appeals

Planned Mass Timber Office Building Shrinks in Size

But developer hopes to get construction started quickly.

Creative Event Venue Proposed For Burleigh Street

iParty: The Social Suite would provide multi-use space for photo shoots, content creation and private gatherings.

City Loses Second Developer For Site Near Marquette

But a new student housing complex could be developed nearby.

MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit to Feature Workshops, Vendors, Keynote Address and More

Former Department Store Being Converted To Apartments

Long underused upper floors would see new life.

Lakefront Brewery Adding Riverside Amenities

Will make riverside more pedestrian friendly, more fun for customers.

UCC Building New Housing Facility

It's part of the only facility in Wisconsin housing Hispanic men battling addiction.

Two Milwaukee McDonald’s Restaurants Being Demolished

World's biggest fast-food restaurant shrinking Milwaukee footprint.

Developers Still Pursuing Car-Lite Apartments

Complex was first proposed in 2022.

Top City Official Resigns

Preston Cole rose to the unofficial title of 'deputy mayor,' then walked away.

A New Milwaukee Club For World’s ‘Fastest-Growing Sport’

Can 30 million players be wrong? Industrial building will become 10-court facility.

What’s In the 44 Footnotes Added to Milwaukee’s Budget?

Record number of footnotes reveal what council members are thinking. And who's the new prolific author?

Proposed Ordinance Targets Unsanctioned Nightclubs

City leaders say legal loophole allows nightclubs in private event venues.

Council Marks Up Mayor’s 2026 Budget, Adds Services, Pay Raises

Proposal now subject to Cavalier Johnson's veto pen.

Ald. Coggs sponsors budget amendments aimed at creating a more equitable, innovative Milwaukee

New Lighthouse Being Constructed in Milwaukee

Structure will guide the way to Milwaukee's "Yacht Bungalow."

Mitchell Street Project Will Be Reconfigured

Developer is reevaluating proposal to redevelop parking lots.

New Library Opening Coming in September

Complicated project has been dogged by delays since its 2016 proposal, but the opening is near.

After Lengthy Debate, Council Legalizes Carriage Homes

Did Milwaukee just eliminate single-family zoning?

Council Poised to Eliminate Single-Family Housing

Statement of Alderman Scott Spiker July 14, 2025

Highly-Visible Southside Church Plans New Parish Center

Mitchell Street building will see new life.

New High School Rises on South Side

Carmen building new campus after getting the boot from MPS.

Restaurant Depot Reveals Second Milwaukee Location

Company would partially fill shuttered Walmart.

Committee Waters Down Proposed ‘Granny Flat’ Plan

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

City Rejects Massive Billboard for Downtown Tower

Proposal would 'blow up the zoning code' says area alderman.

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

Building would replace city-owned vacant lot.

Former Pfister & Vogel Stable Becoming Event Venue

Brixton's Turn will reactivate 108-year-old buildings.

New Dunkin’ Planned For Bay View

Seasoned franchisee would open city's 13th Dunkin'.

New Apartment Building Rises on West Side

Cornerstone Village replacing 1960s office building.

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.

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

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

Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto, Changes Zoning Board Makeup

Mayor Johnson calls move 'unnecessary and potentially detrimental.'

Strip Mall Planned Near Hampton Avenue

Laundromat planned as anchor tenant for former Strucel's site.

Here Comes Wauwatosa Self Storage

Former data center changes function and name, though actually located in Milwaukee.

Council May Refine Makeup of Board of Zoning Appeals

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

Private School Plans Soccer Field Atop Public Street

Nativity Jesuit wants to build playing field, green space in unusual location.

Four-Story Apartment Building Proposed For Near West Side

Building in Marquette campus area would be targeted at college students.

Three Affordable Apartment Projects Get Funding Boost

New state programs boost Milwaukee housing efforts.

Carmen Breaks Ground On $55 Million High School

Charter network will combine its South and Southeast high schools.

What’s In The 18 Footnotes Added To Milwaukee’s Budget?

See Common Council members' ideas to make city government better serve the public.

Micro Hospital Opens On Milwaukee’s Far South Side

For-profit Milwaukee ER & Hospital aims to offer accessible, 'concierge level' care.

Five Projects Changing King Drive

Four new apartment buildings and a substantial streetscaping project.

Alderwoman Coggs sponsors budget amendments aimed at improving services, supporting residents

Kinship Plans Food Center, Community Hub at Holton and Locust

Organization intends to relocate to new facility on Housing Authority's property.

Meta House Developing $33 Million Women’s Treatment Center

Ceremonial groundbreaking held for new complex at 39th and Bluemound.

Charter School Advances New Building While Uncertainty With MPS Looms

Carmen plans new building on Oklahoma Ave. MPS might kick it out of colocated space

New Third Ward Condos Moving Forward

Peter Renner lining up final pieces of 13-unit development on Summerfest Pl.

President Pérez announces Clifton W. Crump to serve as Policy and Administration Director

Statement of Common Council President José G. Pérez June 10, 2024

Effort To Ban Guns From Area Around RNC Fails

Ald. Robert Bauman wanted to challenge state law, but his colleagues demur.

Council Retreats On For-Profit College

Opponents call Arizona College of Nursing predatory. Committee decides to allow zoning change for it.

Froedtert Opening East Side Clinic

New clinic on Summit Ave. would fill building previously occupied by Medical College, CrossFit gym

Public Approval Process Starting For Country’s Tallest Mass Timber Building

And company hopes to build an even taller building next door.

Unusual Sign Will Resolve Kohl’s-Fiserv Conflict

Companies want to write their names in the sky. Plus: Recap of week's real estate news.

Wisconsin Has A “Smart Growth” Law To Encourage Housing, But No One Is Enforcing It

Planner Robin Palm has been willing to go to court over a proposal in Wauwatosa.

Mitchell Street Building Saved, New Development Planned For Parking Lots

Developer's new plan would still bring more affordable housing to Mitchell Street.

Mass Timber Building Gains Concrete Parking Structure

Grinker's proposed office building on Walnut and Vel R. Phillips Ave. grows.

Fight At City Hall Over Control of Board of Zoning Appeals

Council wants board to be independent of administration, but responsive to aldermanic input.

New Development Coming To S. 27th Street

Not a "boilerplate strip mall" says architect.

Changes To Milwaukee’s Zoning Code Would Encourage More Development

"Growing MKE" proposal part of strategy to grow city to 1 million residents.

Council Might Hold Up Mayor’s Changes To Zoning Board

At issue is new chair, two new appointments and oversight by Department of Administration.

Major Arts Foundation Proposes Walker’s Point Cultural Center

Ruth Foundation aims to redevelop W. Florida Street building.

Micro Hospital Takes Shape Near Airport

For-profit company developing small hospital at 20th and Layton.

Walker’s Point Apartment Proposal Seeks Zoning Variance

New Land moving forward on 6-story, 65 unit development on 4th and Florida.

Construction Underway On Harley’s Hub

Wiill be the central element of new Davidson Park. But what does it mean for future of HQ?

Milwaukee Will Ban Most New Vape Shops

City zoning code change aims to deter teens from using tobacco.

Current BOZA inconsistency and dysfunction detrimental to serving the public

Statement of Alderman Lamont Westmoreland June 7, 2023

Zoning Board Approves Capitol Drive Addiction Treatment Clinic

Community Medical Services approved to open at N. 76th St. and W. Capitol Dr.

Veterans Complex Will Greatly Expand

Vets Place Central at 33rd and Wells to grow bigger, provide more veterans housing.

City Tours Company Plans Headquarters in Walker’s Point

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

Near West Side, Prism Have New Leaders

Lindsey St. Arnold Bell and Brenda J. Bowers taking over at two influential nonprofits.

Near West Side Partners Announces Lindsey St. Arnold Bell as Executive Director

Recognized community leader to focus on collaboration and increasing momentum on convening efforts

City Reverses Course, Approves Northridge Menards Self Storage

Multiple city committees balked at proposal in 2022. Why the reversal?

City Seeks To Limit New Vape Shops

But questions abound on the legality and strategy of any bans or limits.

Veterans Housing Complex Plans Expansion

Vets Place Central on 35th and Wisconsin would expand space for homeless veterans.

JJ Fish & Chicken To Reopen on Center St.

Closed for years, plans to reopen in Harambee neighborhood after renovations.

Rice N Roll Owner Building Bay View Complex

Unusual design for mystery restaurant. Now under construction.

Mass Timber Building Planned for Haymarket

7-story office building just north of Downtown to be anchored by Sid Grinker Restoration.

Shuttered Midtown Walmart Could Gain Businesses, Dog Park

Affordable Family Storage may redevelop area around its planned self-storage complex.

RC’s, Buddha Lounge, Warehouse Being Demolished

A 56-unit apartment building will rise in their place.

Keith Stanley Leaving Near West Side Partners

Group seeks new leader, Stanley moving to Charlotte to replicate nonprofit model.

Saz’s Plans Outdoor Event Venue

Walker's Point "eyesore" would become large, two-story venue. Plus: Our recap of week's real estate news.

Zoning Board Approves 5th Street Apartments

A six-story, 87 unit complex in Walker's Point. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.

City Can’t Figure Out What To Do With Northridge Menards Proposal

Retailer wants to add self-storage units to parking lot next to building. City concerned about unintended consequences, future development.

New Event Venue For South Side

If BOZA approves, The Event would open as an assembly hall on Historic Mitchell Street.

Abele’s Personal Spa, Pool Conservatory Challenged

Neighbor Suzanne Hupy Cites "Light Pollution," "Fundamental Change to Neighborhood" from Proposed 6,816 Square Foot Auxiliary Structure.