Eyes on Milwaukee
Once World’s Largest Hardware Store, Now Apartments
1873 building, once a hardware store colossus, being converted to 40 apartments.
Dec 19th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneBader Funds 40 New Homes in Harambee
$1 million gift funds new Habitat for Humanity revitalization project.
Dec 19th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneConstruction Starts on Western Building Facility
Company moving from suburb to city's far northwest side, bringing 208 jobs here.
Dec 19th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneHigh Rise Architect Paid $180 Per Hour
City plan to build 32-story tower offers rare public peek at what designers, others earn.
Dec 18th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Approves Revised Library Deal
Library hopes third time is the charm for new branch on Martin Luther King Dr.
Dec 18th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Mulls Next Move on “Racist” Hotel Policy
Ald. Lewis considering license options. Three hotels have policies rejecting area residents.
Dec 17th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCan Downtown Boom Boost Poorer Areas?
Airbnb tax, mentorship program, other proposals suggested to boost investment elsewhere.
Dec 17th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCity Invests in 207 Affordable Homes
Housing Trust Fund will provide $900,000 in capital. Can this program be grown?
Dec 16th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneCity Adjusts Zoning for First Floor Design
More active first floors create more a more activated, walkable city.
Dec 13th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneRacist Policy? Committee Rejects Hotel Sign
Comfort Suites hotel simply wanted a new sign. Then things got strange.
Dec 11th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneSchool to Become Apartments, Cost $19.4 Million
Committee okays $1.05 million in city funds to support 82-unit, north-side project.
Dec 11th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneStill No Deal For The Couture. Yet
Sorry, Mark Belling, deal still isn't quite done, says developer.
Dec 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene