Real Estate

The Solar City

The Solar City

The city’s program helping homeowners install solar panels is paying off in Riverwest and Bay View.

Milwaukee Architecture: How Art Deco Changed the City
Milwaukee Architecture

How Art Deco Changed the City

Even today, it remains the style that best epitomizes American urbanity.

Is Iron Block the Finest Historic Restoration Ever Done?

Is Iron Block the Finest Historic Restoration Ever Done?

City officials are wowed at ribbon cutting ceremony.

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: Newhall House, Late 1860s
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

Newhall House, Late 1860s

It was the largest and finest hotel in the West, a sign that Milwaukee was becoming a significant city.

Back in the News: “Controversy” Over Swing Park?
Back in the News

“Controversy” Over Swing Park?

Architect blasts city for altering her design. Are her complaints valid?

Eyes on Milwaukee: New Apartment Building Planned for Water St.
Eyes on Milwaukee

New Apartment Building Planned for Water St.

The Rhythm would replace dive bar on Water St. and feature studios and one-bedroom units.

Creating Affordable Housing on The North Side

Creating Affordable Housing on The North Side

Developers with Utopia 136 are transforming homes in Harambee neighborhood.

20 Years of Helping New Homeowners

20 Years of Helping New Homeowners

City program created in 1994 has helped 470 low income families, most living in public housing, purchase a home.

Friday Photos: MIAD’s New Apartment Building
Friday Photos

MIAD’s New Apartment Building

Years in the making and 6 stories high, it's nearly complete. Students will move in this fall.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Visiting Leaders Pitch Pro Stadiums — And Transit!
Eyes on Milwaukee

Visiting Leaders Pitch Pro Stadiums — And Transit!

MMAC organized event to sell NBA arena, but speakers from Cleveland, Denver and OKC said Millenials want transit, too.

Hard Hat Tour: The Standard at East Library
Hard Hat Tour

The Standard at East Library

Our photos take you inside the new library and apartment building on North Ave.

Could Milwaukee Support a Pro Soccer Team?

Could Milwaukee Support a Pro Soccer Team?

How I came to embrace soccer and what it could mean for America and Milwaukee.