Real Estate
Milwaukee Has 9th Fastest Growth in Car-Free Households
Study shows only 8 U.S. cities grew faster; 20% of households here are car-free.
Jan 22nd, 2014 by Angie SchmittFox Point Decrees: Pedestrians Must Wear Reflective Clothing
The village with no sidewalks or street lights will require pedestrians to be visible at a distance of 500 feet.
Jan 22nd, 2014 by Michael HorneWater Street 1858
It’s a very early photo of Milwaukee, but the Iron Block building still survives from that era.
Jan 21st, 2014 by Jeff BeutnerDeconstructing NML
Floor by floor, the east office building will be deconstructed and the materials recycled. Our photos capture the project's early stages.
Jan 17th, 2014 by Urban MilwaukeeThe House With No Energy Costs
Renovation of foreclosed South Side duplex equips it with solar and other upgrades, now has no energy bill.
Jan 17th, 2014 by Maria Corpus, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceI-794 Comes Crumbling Down
A portion of freeway is getting torn down for new lakefront development plan. Our photos capture it.
Jan 15th, 2014 by Urban MilwaukeeCommission Row 1910
Our new column will capture scenes of the old city, like this bustling strip of wholesale grocers.
Jan 15th, 2014 by Jeff BeutnerMillennials Drive Downtown Growth, GMC Told
Younger residents far more important than empty nesters in driving city growth, and urban areas are surpassing suburbs, speakers at conference note.
Jan 14th, 2014 by Michael HorneA Woman in a Man’s World
Vanessa Koster is only the city's second woman planning manager.
Jan 10th, 2014 by Peter Setter, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceDoes Downer Avenue Need a Tax Subsidy?
Developer Joel Lee claims the buzzing retail strip needs help from the city.
Jan 9th, 2014 by Bruce MurphyThree More Neighborhoods Will Get City Loans
Pulaski Park, St. Joseph’s and Martin Drive neighborhoods now eligible for TIN loan program to increase property values and owner occupancy.
Jan 7th, 2014 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceOur 2014 Wish List
Bruce Murphy, Dave Reid and Jeramey Jannene offer their take on how to build a better city.
Jan 6th, 2014 by Urban Milwaukee