Board of Zoning Appeals

New Library Opening Coming in September

Complicated project has been dogged by delays since its 2016 proposal, but the opening is near.

After Lengthy Debate, Council Legalizes Carriage Homes

Did Milwaukee just eliminate single-family zoning?

Highly-Visible Southside Church Plans New Parish Center

Mitchell Street building will see new life.

New High School Rises on South Side

Carmen building new campus after getting the boot from MPS.

Restaurant Depot Reveals Second Milwaukee Location

Company would partially fill shuttered Walmart.

Committee Waters Down Proposed ‘Granny Flat’ Plan

Result: The sponsors of proposal have now become the opponents.

Council Poised to Eliminate Single-Family Housing

Statement of Alderman Scott Spiker July 14, 2025

Alderwoman Coggs sponsors budget amendments aimed at improving services, supporting residents

President Pérez announces Clifton W. Crump to serve as Policy and Administration Director

Statement of Common Council President José G. Pérez June 10, 2024

Current BOZA inconsistency and dysfunction detrimental to serving the public

Statement of Alderman Lamont Westmoreland June 7, 2023

Near West Side Partners Announces Lindsey St. Arnold Bell as Executive Director

Recognized community leader to focus on collaboration and increasing momentum on convening efforts

Public comment sought again for next set of cabinet-level appointees

Leadership for Board of Zoning Appeals, Board of Review, Assessor’s Office, Department of Administration and Department of Employee Relations set for next week