Aloft Hotel

Bucks, Jeffers Plan Deer District Apartments

New building would rise between The Trade and Aloft hotels.

Inside The Trade Hotel

Deer District hotel hopes to win lots of business, including from NBA teams.

Developer Will Refine Downtown Hotel

Historic Commission staff pushes for less 'squat' design, more 'grandeur' in eight-story proposed hotel.

Historic Commission Will Review New Downtown Hotel

Plans proceeding for eight-story Tempo by Hilton across from Pere Marquette Park.

Big Property Owners Gear Up To Sue City

Record challenges to 2020 assessments now headed to court.

New Hilton Hotel Planned for Downtown

8-story Tempo by Hilton would be constructed on old Journal Sentinel parking lot on Third Street.

The Westin Tops Off

New downtown project, the Westin Hotel, has reached its maximum height.

Westin Hotel Rising

It will add 220 high-end hotel rooms to complex anchored by state's tallest building.

10 Images of a Changing City

Think Milwaukee moves slowly? These dramatic interactive images will change your mind.

Construction Starts on Westin Hotel

220-room hotel will be the closest hotel in the city to the lakefront.

Third Ward’s New Hotel Near Completion

Nine-floor Kimpton Hotel is designed to blend in with the area's historic buildings.

SpringHill Suites Marriott Hotel

New 150-room downtown hotel will be connected to convention center.

Progress on Ingram Place Apartments

The four-story, 53-unit apartment complex could help transform the corner of Holton and Brown.

The History of Juneau Avenue

Once Division and Chestnut streets, it was consolidated into a tribute to city’s founder.

Water and Knapp

It’s almost an empty wasteland. It can’t get worse, but how much can it improve?

Inside the Plankinton House Hotel, 1908

Two historic views of the Plankinton House Hotel's impressive interior.

Office building near convention center to be converted to hotel

200-room Westin Hotel proposed for downtown

Finally, a New Park East Plan

Ten years later, the city and county are finally on the same page. Is development in the area ready to "explode"?

OnMilwaukee.com Moves Downtown

Plus: problems for a new hotel and say goodbye to two bars.

Respect and Appreciate the Past by Ushering in the Future: Allow Sydney Hih to be Demolished

As the Common Council member who has the privilege and the honor of representing the 6th Aldermanic District which encompasses a portion of the Park East where the Sydney Hih complex is located, I am urging my colleagues on the Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee to vote “aye” today on lifting the interim historic designation that was granted by the Historic Preservation Commission.

The Park East Disaster? No

Would Milwaukee be better off with the Park East Freeway spur intact? No. Has development been slow so far? Yes. Is that a problem? Only if you have a short-term perspective on the future of Milwaukee.

M.O.R.E. Ordinance Approved by F&P Committee

The controversial M.O.R.E ordinance which had been sent to committee at the previous Common Council meeting was further debated at this Finance & Personnel Committee meeting.

Chicago Doesn’t Always Beat Milwaukee

Too often we, as Milwaukeeans, are too quick to assume all the good ideas in Milwaukee are trickling up from Chicago.

Activity at the Aloft Site

A new development team, the Milwaukee River Hotel LLC which includes Ed Carow of Wave Development, has taken over development of the $27 million Aloft hotel. This change in the development team has visibly jump started the project.

Aloft Hotel Project Gains Momentum

Despite delays, alterations, and setbacks the 160-room Aloft hotel project has finally started to overcome some of these hurdles.

North Powerhouse Demolition

The Urban Milwaukee authors have been closely following the destruction of the North Powerhouse along the Milwaukee River. We've accumulated a nice collection of photos tracking the demolition progress. The building was built in the late 1920s and used by the city to help distribute steam throughout downtown Milwaukee.

The Residences Above? Nope

Rumors had circulated for weeks regarding the demise of The Residences Above portion of Ruvin Developments’ Aloft hotel project. Indications such as the website for The Residences Above being down for weeks and their sales sign coming down in record time combined with the market’s downturn made it appear likely that a change in the project was coming. As of last week the final decision hadn’t been made regarding the status of the condominiums. At the time Rob Ruvin had indicated that they would “most likely eliminate the condos” and that they would “possibly increase the size” of the hotel but they were still working it out. It appears now that decisions have been made and The Residences Above have been eliminated from the project.

Aloft Development Plans to Break Ground Soon.

The nine-story Aloft Hotel and condominium project is now on track to break ground in April with a target completion date of May 2009. To facilitate pre-sales Ruvin Development has launched The Residences Above website which includes floor plans, pricing and contact information for potential buyers. According to the website the nine condominium units will run from $540,000 to $1.2 million and include a long list of amenities such as an indoor pool, boat slips, a rooftop terrace, and a housekeeping package. In addition to the hotel and condominiums this project will feature two first floor retail spaces targeting a bar or restaurant occupant. The 1,490 square feet retail space is located on the Riverwalk and should make it a prime spot for an entertainment destination. The 1,690 square feet space is located along Old World Third St and will tie into the Old World Third St. entertainment district. The spaces are currently being marketed by CB Richard Ellis and are leasing for $19.50 per square feet and $20.00 square feet respectively. The Residences Above http://www.theresidencesabove.com