Real Estate
Is Milwaukee Ready for an Aerotropolis? (What’s an Aerotropolis)?
Tom Rave, Executive Director of The Gateway To Milwaukee, will talk about the evolution of The Gateway and its role in leading the exploration and development of a new type of urban development called an “aerotropolis”. An aerotropolis reflects the interaction of airport-centered commerce, real-estate development and multi-modal transportation shaped by contemporary financial, marketing and strategic management processes. The Gateway To Milwaukee is the brand name for an area around General Mitchell International Airport plus for three organizations, the lead one of which is the Airport Gateway Business Association (AGBA). Mr. Rave has been the Executive Director of AGBA since May, 2008 and was a director for the prior nine months. The other two organizations are Airport Gateway Business Improvement District #40 in Milwaukee and Milwaukee Gateway Aerotropolis Corporation, both of which are managed by AGBA. The Gateway’s role is to improve the vitality in the aerotropolis footprint by actively impacting government direction, enhancing the area through security and beautification, marketing the area for economic development and creating mutually beneficial networking opportunities for businesses in The Gateway. Mr. Rave’s previous career for 38 years in Milwaukee was with three banking companies, First Wisconsin/Firstar Banks, Norwest/Wells Fargo Banks and Tri City National Bank. Most of the assignments having were as an account officer and division head/manager in commercial banking, including one stint resolving “problem loans” to troubled organizations. Other functions during those years included training young bankers, private banking, business development for senior and subordinated debt in leveraged transactions, managing cash management and payroll processing businesses, systems development as a user, marketing and strategic planning. The education of Mr. Rave resulted in an MBA from University of Wisconsin – Whitewater in 1980, a BS with psychology as a major from Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH in 1967 and advanced studies in clinical psychology at the University of Florida and Loyola University in Chicago. Related current involvements of Mr. Rave are: Steering Committee chair of the Coalition for Advancing Transit in Southeast Wisconsin Participant and Milwaukee Mark Subcommittee chair on the Milwaukee Image & Perception Task Force Ex officio director of Greater Milwaukee Hotel & Lodging Association Location: UWM Campus AUP 345
Nov 14th, 2010 by Dave Reid
A Mixed-Use Library to Replace the East Library?
Alderman Nik Kovac, whose district includes the East Library on 1910 E. North Avenue, held a public meeting on November 11th to solicit feedback on the proposal of converting the one-story, single-use library into a mixed-use building.The meeting, which was held at the East Library meeting room, attracted a standing-room only crowd, and included representatives from the Library Board (of which Kovac is a member), the Department of City Development, and the Mayor's office
Nov 14th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
Marriott Proposal to Go Before Historic Preservation Commission on Monday (Renderings)
Wave Development, LLC is seeking a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish the buildings located at 319-327 East Wisconsin Ave., and 625-631 North Milwaukee St. to construct a Marriott Hotel. This request will be taken up at the November 15th, 2010 meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission.
Nov 12th, 2010 by Dave Reid
$12 Million Mixed-Use Building Proposed in Bay View
HKS Holdings, LLC is proposing a $12 million 5-story mixed-use building, which would be located on the southeast corner of Kinnickinnic Ave. and Conway St. in Bay View.
Nov 11th, 2010 by Dave Reid
MSOE Proposes Parking Garage with Athletic Field in the Park East (Renderings)
Milwaukee School of Engineering is proposing the construction of a $30 million, 780-car parking garage, that would have an athletic field on the roof of the building. About 500 of the 780 parking spots would be leased to business and the general public, generating taxable revenue for MSOE.
Nov 10th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Growing Power is Going Vertical (Renderings)
Will Allen, who has made Growing Power into a nationally-recognized organization is attempting to take the urban farming movement to the next level with his vertical farm proposal.
Nov 8th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Demolish Part of Downtown Milwaukee? No.
Recently, it was reported that Robert and Michael Levine are once again considering the demolition of historic buildings along Wisconsin Ave. and Broadway, with the hope of landing a hotel development.
Oct 16th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Much Like Milwaukee’s Past, Its Future Can be Fueled by Water
History has given the Milwaukee area a firm foundation in water technology and research that can be applied to water issues facing the world.
Oct 15th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Mercy Housing Lakefront Updates Design for East Side Proposal (Renderings)
Mercy Housing Lakefront Inc. presented an updated design for a nine-story LEED certified affordable housing apartment building to the Greenwich Village Neighborhood Association.
Oct 12th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Lend Your Support to the Milwaukee Makeover Project. Vote Today!
The Milwaukee Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative together with the Greater Milwaukee Foundation and the City of Milwaukee have developed the Milwaukee Makeover Project.
Oct 8th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Beerline B Apartment Complex to Break Ground in November (Renderings)
General Capital Group plans to break ground on the 140-unit Beerline B apartment project, located at the long vacant corner of Commerce St. and Pleasant St., in November.
Oct 6th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Historic Colby-Abbot Building Renovation is Underway
Construction has begun on the long anticipated renovation of the 134-year old, 6-story, Colby-Abbot Building, located at 759 N. Milwaukee St.
Oct 3rd, 2010 by Dave Reid
