Building Info

River One. Photo by Mariiana Tzotcheva
  • Address:
    218 W. Becher St.
  • Taxkeys:
    4670009110, 4671561000, 4671602000, 4671603000, 4671604000, 4671605000, 4671606000, 4671601000
  • Architect:
    RINKA
  • Status:
  • Assessed Value (Land):
    $4,739,400
  • Assessed Value (Improvements):
    $98,215,900
  • Assessed Value (Total):
    $102,955,300
  • Assesment Year:
    2023
  • Year Built:

$100 million complex developed by Michels Corp. for an approximately six-acre site in the northwest corner of Bay View and the southwest corner of the Harbor District.

Gilbane Building Co. served as the general contractor. RINKA led the complex’s design.

The first phase ncludes an eight-story office building, riverwalk, and 500-stall parking garage. The second phase, a 95-unit apartment complex, was initiated shortly thereafter. Future phases include an additional office building and a hotel.

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Casera Cafe & Bakery Opens in Harbor District

Casera Cafe & Bakery Opens in Harbor District

New addition to River One offers breakfast, lunch, coffee and tea.

Now Serving: Benson’s Restaurants Add Dog Menus
Now Serving

Benson’s Restaurants Add Dog Menus

Plus: Company Brewing and Maya Ophelia's announce closures and a new Japanese-Korean option.

Now Serving: Two Seasonal Patios Opening
Now Serving

Two Seasonal Patios Opening

Plus: Two beer gardens opening, an urban cheesemaker and new sushi and southern restaurants.

Now Serving: Many Restaurants Offering Mother’s Day Brunch
Now Serving

Many Restaurants Offering Mother’s Day Brunch

Plus: New Mediterranean restaurant for Third Ward, and farewell to Jewels Caribbean.

Urban Guide: 42 Choices for Special New Year’s Dining
Urban Guide

42 Choices for Special New Year’s Dining

From pizza to lobster to duck rillettes, so many different dining and drink options.

Michels’ Taxes Will Pay For Skate Park, Street Paving, Public Art

Michels’ Taxes Will Pay For Skate Park, Street Paving, Public Art

Success of R1VER mixed-use complex will pay for improvements in surrounding neighborhoods.

Green Infrastructure Improvements Coming To Becher Street Overpass

Green Infrastructure Improvements Coming To Becher Street Overpass

Project will capture stormwater where W. Becher Street goes under Interstate 94.

New Cafe and Bakery For Harbor District

New Cafe and Bakery For Harbor District

Serving breakfast, lunch and bakery, and slated to open in mid-2024 at River One.

19 Milwaukee Events to Haunt Your Halloween

19 Milwaukee Events to Haunt Your Halloween

From ghouls night out to a date with your boo, here's where to find the best Halloween festivities.

Eyes on Milwaukee: See The 2023 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners
Eyes on Milwaukee

See The 2023 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners

20 winners span the city, represent the best of Milwaukee architecture and design.

Community Groups Denounce Michels Corp.

Community Groups Denounce Michels Corp.

Rally in Milwaukee blasts company for lack of diversity, discrimination, sexual harassment.

Inside The Harbor District’s Newest Restaurant

Inside The Harbor District’s Newest Restaurant

Bridgewater Modern Grill, site of 'longest riverfront patio,' opens Tuesday.

The Bridgewater Modern Grill Announces Grand Opening Date

The Bridgewater Modern Grill Announces Grand Opening Date

The restaurant will donate 10% of proceeds to local nonprofits for first two days.

Eyes on Milwaukee: 10 Riverwalk Projects Will Greatly Expand System
Eyes on Milwaukee

10 Riverwalk Projects Will Greatly Expand System

Three-mile, award-winning corridor is becoming far more than a downtown amenity.

Harbor District’s Riverfront Restaurant Plans Fall Opening

Harbor District’s Riverfront Restaurant Plans Fall Opening

The Bridgewater Modern Grill will be "upscale," with massive patio, seating for 245 patrons.

Transportation: Green Infrastructure Project Planned For Interstate 94 and Becher Street
Transportation

Green Infrastructure Project Planned For Interstate 94 and Becher Street

Site divides Harbor District and Bay View from Lincoln Village, has homeless encampment.

Now Serving: New Restaurant Offers Soul Food
Now Serving

New Restaurant Offers Soul Food

Plus: New riverfront restaurant, Bay View coffeehouse and Brookfield bar offering pub food.

New Riverfront Restaurant Planned for Harbor District

New Riverfront Restaurant Planned for Harbor District

Benson's Restaurant Group plans new concept at River One.

Transportation: Becher Street Receiving Road Diet, Raised Bike Lane
Transportation

Becher Street Receiving Road Diet, Raised Bike Lane

Project being paid for with funds generated by Michels development.

Friday Photos: Tribute Apartments Near Completion
Friday Photos

Tribute Apartments Near Completion

Marketing for River One's apartment building is centered on waterfront living.

Port Milwaukee Tugboat Sinks

Port Milwaukee Tugboat Sinks

The Harbor Seagull sank in the inner harbor without injury sometime Sunday night or early Monday morning.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Demolition Underway on River One
Eyes on Milwaukee

Demolition Underway on River One

Following explosion, construction and demolition are occurring side by side.

Plats and Parcels: Work Resuming On Explosion-Damaged River One
Plats and Parcels

Work Resuming On Explosion-Damaged River One

The damage will cost millions. The cause of explosion is still under investigation.

Friday Photos: River One Rocked by Explosion
Friday Photos

River One Rocked by Explosion

Parking garage at core of $100 million development shows visible damage.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Michels Launching Marine Division in Milwaukee
Eyes on Milwaukee

Michels Launching Marine Division in Milwaukee

Ever growing company could create up to 100 jobs at its second Harbor District site.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Mixed-Use Project Planned for Bay View
Eyes on Milwaukee

Mixed-Use Project Planned for Bay View

Bear Development files application scant on details for site on Becher and First streets.

Friday Photos: Apartments Rising Alongside Office Tower at River One
Friday Photos

Apartments Rising Alongside Office Tower at River One

First phases of $100 million complex taking shape in Harbor District.

Friday Photos: River One Rises Over Harbor District
Friday Photos

River One Rises Over Harbor District

Michels' new office building hits the heights.

Plats and Parcels: Michels Has Hotel Partner for $100 Million Development
Plats and Parcels

Michels Has Hotel Partner for $100 Million Development

Plus: Work underway on effort to save Soldiers' Home.

Friday Photos: Michels Corp. Begins Work on River One
Friday Photos

Michels Corp. Begins Work on River One

Piles being driven for $49 million first phase of Harbor District project on KK River.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Huge Michels Deal Gets No Direct Subsidy
Eyes on Milwaukee

Huge Michels Deal Gets No Direct Subsidy

Company and 250 jobs moving to city, in new 8-floor complex. City helps finance riverwalk.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Michels Deal Gets Bigger, Subsidy Smaller
Eyes on Milwaukee

Michels Deal Gets Bigger, Subsidy Smaller

$100 million Harbor District project gets even bigger, but lower subsidy has a down side for workers.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Michels Groundbreaking Coming Soon
Eyes on Milwaukee

Michels Groundbreaking Coming Soon

Company lining up permits for $100 million project to break ground by year's end.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Advances $8.1 Million TIF for Michels
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Advances $8.1 Million TIF for Michels

Stunning $100 million project along KK River could bring 800 jobs to Harbor District.

Plats and Parcels: City Financing Proposed for Michels’ Massive Development
Plats and Parcels

City Financing Proposed for Michels’ Massive Development

Proposal to bring hundreds of jobs to Harbor District to get financing help.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Why the Historic Pumping Station Was Demolished
Eyes on Milwaukee

Why the Historic Pumping Station Was Demolished

Could Michels have saved the building and incorporated it into its $100 million plan?

Eyes on Milwaukee: Michels Announces $100 Million Harbor District Plan
Eyes on Milwaukee

Michels Announces $100 Million Harbor District Plan

Apartments, a hotel, multiple office buildings and new restaurants planned.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Michels Confirms Bay View Development Plans
Eyes on Milwaukee

Michels Confirms Bay View Development Plans

"We have some interesting ideas" for former Horny Goat brewpub site says Michels rep.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Big Development for Northwest Bay View
Eyes on Milwaukee

Big Development for Northwest Bay View

Office complex, maybe hotel at old Horny Goat site on 1st and Becher along KK River.

Building data on this page, including assessment information, was last updated on April 5, 2024

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