Real Estate
Hometown Dorm Site – Project Renderings
The Mandel Group's efforts to construct a new UWM dormitory on the East Side have included five public meetings, the release of basic site plans, and preliminary project renderings.
Nov 13th, 2008 by Dave Reid
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.
Nov 11th, 2008 by Dave Reid
New Land Enterprises’ East Side Proposal Faces No Objections
The most notable item on the agenda was New Land Enterprises' proposal for Farwell Avenue and Kenilworth Place.
Nov 11th, 2008 by Dave Reid
UWM Dorm Traffic, Transit & Parking Plan
This was the third of four meetings being held to discuss Mandel Group's proposed UWM resident hall that would be located on the former Hometown gas station site.
Nov 8th, 2008 by Dave Reid
New Land Proposes New Development on Kenilworth
New Land Enterprises has proposed a development for the southeast corner of Farwell Avenue and Kenilworth Avenue. The proposal is a five-story mixed-use apartment building with first floor retail.
Nov 4th, 2008 by Jeramey Jannene
UWM Addresses Neighborhood Issues
This was the second of four neighborhood meetings to discuss the proposed UWM resident hall.
Nov 2nd, 2008 by Dave Reid
Goll Mansion Project Now Called Transera
New Land Enterprises’ Goll Mansion Project has a new website and a new name, The Transera. The company recently unveiled their new website. Floor plans of units are now available, as well as a proposed amenities list. The project recently gained approval from the Milwaukee Common Council.
Oct 29th, 2008 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Oct 21st, 2008 by Dave Reid
South Water Works Project Renderings
Located at the corner of E. Pittsburgh Street and S. Water Street the South Water Works development is the process of converting the former Transpak buildings into a mixture of retail, residential, and office space.
Oct 17th, 2008 by Dave Reid
Milwaukee’s Housing Trust Fund Needs Full Funding
According to the U.S. Census Bureau approximately a quarter of Milwaukeeans live in poverty.
Oct 15th, 2008 by Dave Reid
Commission Approves Color Change for Downer Garage
The high profile Sydney Hih building and Downer Avenue redevelopment project were the main items on the agenda for this commission meeting. The initial item regarded the proposed interim historic designation for the Sydney Hih building. The developer requested it to be held over and as it had been previously presented the developer had no immediate intention to demolish the building. Although SandraMcSweeney questioned how many times it could be held over and whether or not there was a limit, it was held again.
Oct 14th, 2008 by Dave Reid
Those Damn College Kids…
I've sat through many community meetings and a consistent thread has been "Those Damn College Kids" are ruining the East Side.
Oct 9th, 2008 by Dave Reid
