Eyes on Milwaukee

Eyes on Milwaukee: Once World’s Largest Hardware Store, Now Apartments
Eyes on Milwaukee

Once World’s Largest Hardware Store, Now Apartments

1873 building, once a hardware store colossus, being converted to 40 apartments.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Bader Funds 40 New Homes in Harambee
Eyes on Milwaukee

Bader Funds 40 New Homes in Harambee

$1 million gift funds new Habitat for Humanity revitalization project.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Construction Starts on Western Building Facility
Eyes on Milwaukee

Construction Starts on Western Building Facility

Company moving from suburb to city's far northwest side, bringing 208 jobs here.

Eyes on Milwaukee: High Rise Architect Paid $180 Per Hour
Eyes on Milwaukee

High Rise Architect Paid $180 Per Hour

City plan to build 32-story tower offers rare public peek at what designers, others earn.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Approves Revised Library Deal
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Approves Revised Library Deal

Library hopes third time is the charm for new branch on Martin Luther King Dr.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Mulls Next Move on “Racist” Hotel Policy
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Mulls Next Move on “Racist” Hotel Policy

Ald. Lewis considering license options. Three hotels have policies rejecting area residents.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Can Downtown Boom Boost Poorer Areas?
Eyes on Milwaukee

Can Downtown Boom Boost Poorer Areas?

Airbnb tax, mentorship program, other proposals suggested to boost investment elsewhere.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Invests in 207 Affordable Homes
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Invests in 207 Affordable Homes

Housing Trust Fund will provide $900,000 in capital. Can this program be grown?

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Adjusts Zoning for First Floor Design
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Adjusts Zoning for First Floor Design

More active first floors create more a more activated, walkable city.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Racist Policy? Committee Rejects Hotel Sign
Eyes on Milwaukee

Racist Policy? Committee Rejects Hotel Sign

Comfort Suites hotel simply wanted a new sign. Then things got strange.

Eyes on Milwaukee: School to Become Apartments, Cost $19.4 Million
Eyes on Milwaukee

School to Become Apartments, Cost $19.4 Million

Committee okays $1.05 million in city funds to support 82-unit, north-side project.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Still No Deal For The Couture. Yet
Eyes on Milwaukee

Still No Deal For The Couture. Yet

Sorry, Mark Belling, deal still isn't quite done, says developer.