Board of Zoning Appeals

Northridge Mall Suffers Fourth Fire In A Month

Fire chief and mayor are fed up. Lawsuit to demolish building has critical hearing Monday.

Developers Turn Corner Lot Into Five Apartments

Bay View bungalow gets new neighbors.

Taco John’s Planned for North Side

The fast food chain that claims to have popularized the phrase "Taco Tuesday" is planning at least two Milwaukee locations.

Charter School Reveals New $20 Million High School

Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy seeking to raise $25 million for new building and adding middle school.

Midtown Walmart Bought By Self Storage Company

But using the facility for self storage would require zoning change from city.

UW Credit Union Will Anchor East Side Building

Developer completes purchase of site for car-lite building on E. North Ave.

The Backyard Bar Creating New Backyard

Bay View bar losing its patio to new restaurant, but creating new space by demolishing house.

Car-Lite East Side Building Wins Approval

Modern building would embody urbanism principles of those built 100 years before it.

Urban Ecology Center Plans Event Venue

East Side event space is near Oak Leaf Trail and the river. Plus: A big week of real estate news.

New Land Plans New S. 5th St. Building

Firm pursuing fourth apartment complex in Walker's Point.

Clifton Crump Named To Zoning Board

Former secretary of city's Board of Zoning Appeals returns to serve on board, to acclaim from council members.

Work Starting On ThriveOn King Project

$105 million project will transform former Schuster's/Gimbels department store.

Blood Center Announced As ThriveOn King Tenant

Operation will focus on increasing blood donations from diverse communities.

New High School Planned in Bronzeville

Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy would demolish warehouse for new building.

Bay View Restaurant Would Have Two Buildings, Multiple Patios

$2.5 million restaurant complex planned. Plus: A big week of real estate news.

Judge Reverses $1.4 Million Verdict Against Bauman, City

Lawsuit over Bauman's criticism of demolished housing facility dates back to 2007.

Bray Architects Could Move HQ In Walker’s Point

Company is growing, could be on the move. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Element Opens in Walker’s Point, Nearly Fully Leased

New S. 5th St. apartment building finds no issue drawing residents.

New Apartment Project Not About Cars

Four-story, 53-unit apartment building planned for E. North Ave. has just 18 on-site parking spots.

Former Theater Could Become Art Studio

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

New Food Hall Quietly Taking Shape

But don't expect it to operate like any other in the city.

$1.4 Million Verdict Against Alderman, City

No immediate payment expected for Bauman's comments in 2007. Case involving controversial housing facility could take several more years to settle.

County Board District 3 Election Preview

Incumbent supervisor faces two challengers in district including city's East Side and half of Walker's Point.

Micro-Hospital Planned Near Airport

Development reflects national trend to build smaller emergency healthcare facilities.

Judge Blomme Gets 9-Year Sentence For Child Pornography

Elected in 2020, arrested in March. Actions called 'the worst of the worst' at sentencing.

The New Hue

Restaurant transforming former Sven's Cafe building.

Zoning Committee Okays Factory-to-Housing Conversions

Former dairy plant and one-time Perlick factory could both become housing.

Affordable Senior Apartments Get Plan Commission Approval

Plan calls for redeveloping former Perlick plant, with connection to planned bike trail.

Element Anchors South End of 5th Street

New apartment building has taken its final shape.

Bay View Development Subtly Increases Density Of Area

Two new buildings are more in line with historic neighborhood development pattern than most new construction.

New Event Venue Planned for King Drive

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

New Plan To Save Former Schlitz Tavern

Plus: Marion Corp. will employ up to 90 people at Northwest Side manufacturing plant.

City Creating Zoning Code For EV Chargers

City anticipates surge in electric vehicles and could get federal money for charging stations.

Judge Agrees To Plead Guilty To Child Pornography Charges

Brett Blomme faces up to 20 years in prison.

5th Street’s New Element

Apartment building will fill vacant lot on southern end of narrowed street.

Tax Exemption For Church Gets Pushback

Property taxes would be lost in neighborhood just north of Fiserv Forum. Council members push for payment in lieu of taxes.

Hue’s New Home

Restaurant expanding, relocating in Bay View.

Church Will Replace RedLine Gallery

Christ Church plans to buy Haymarket building.

Milwaukee Overdose Map Shows Deadly Toll of Fentanyl

Despite rising deaths, a treatment clinic faces community opposition in West Allis.

Hmong Association Buys West Side Mansion

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Element Apartments’ Construction Begins

6-story building with 66 units. Redesign of S. 5th St. big draw for neighborhood investment.

Harbor District Developer Seeks New Tenants

Six-building campus along KK River formerly used by fire damage repair company now part of Harbor District renaissance.

New Apartment Building for Walker’s Point

Heavily-altered 1880 building on 5th Street to be demolished for six-story, 66-unit building.

Masonic Center Would Become Up To 25 Apartments

New filings reveal more of Ascendant's new plan for the 132-year-old building.

Mayor Could Lose Control of Historic Preservation Commission

Bauman and council committee support council president appointing HPC members.

La Causa’s New Home

Hispanic-focused non-profit developing administration building in Walker's Point.

New Land Plans Walker’s Point Project

Plus: Community boatyard renovated + a roundup of the week's real estate news.

National Block Apartments Will Have Event Venue, Basement Bar

Walker's Point building was once condemned, now another sign of rebirth of S. 5th St.

4-Unit Building Would Replace Fire-Damaged Home on Downer Ave

New owner of commercial corridor would build townhomes at E. Park Pl.

Walker’s Point Buildings Get New Lease on Life

Sofi Lofts taking shaping near Milwaukee River.

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

Maps Tell Story of City’s Overdose Crisis

2020 on pace to shatter record for drug overdoses. High rate of deaths on South Side.

Historic Church Will Become High Tech Office Space

Northern Ground buys Walker's Point building. Northridge owners appeal court decision.

Quartet Opens

New Walker's Point apartment building is the second building developed by New Land Enterprises in the neighborhood.

Bay View Developer Thinks Small

Ryan Konicek plans new housing concept, single-unit apartment building on S. Logan Ave.

Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 5

Blomme vs Dedinsky in one of two contested Milwaukee County circuit court races.

11 Key Details About the Convention Center Expansion

Plus: Rite-Hite moving to city, Mitchell Street mystery, Lower East Side projects still alive.

Quartet Nears Completion

Building will join Trio in Walker's Point as New Land Enterprises develops sites along S. 2nd St.

Circuit Court Candidates

Three candidates competing for judgeship.

Italian-inspired Aperitivo Now Open

Plus: A Taco Bell is planned for Capitol Dr. and Kegel’s Inn closes for remodeling.

Taco Bell Planned for E. Capitol Dr.

It will add to the more than 25 Taco Bells in metro area, and some 7,000 in the world.

Is This Good Urban Design?

Alderman objects to car-centric layout of proposed south side grocery store.

Brett Blomme Announces Key Endorsement in Race for Judge

Progressive Champion, Congresswoman Gwen Moore endorses Blomme

Gilbane, CD Smith Will Build Wisconsin Center Expansion

Plus: State's first Tesla showroom, architecture firm mulls expansion, Pabst Mansion demolishing house

Zapfel looks forward to election for Oconomowoc Alderman

Urban Farm Planned for Near West Side

Plus: A trio downtown buildings change hands, including one that contained Trio.

Zapfel Files to Run for Oconomowoc Alderman

“I am running for Alderman to help move Oconomowoc forward.”

Quartet’s Rising

New apartment building on S. 2nd St. in Walker's Point.

Taylor Slams Barrett Over Residency

Mayoral candidate cites losses since residency requirement ended by Legislature.

Park East Apartments Cleared for Takeoff

Plus: Why Molson Coors picked Milwaukee over Denver.

Plans Submitted for Journal Square Lofts

Jeffers plans to convert newsroom to bedrooms. 103 apartments. See the floor plans.

Sugar Maple Was Once A Bank

And a post office! Now it's a beer lover's paradise, with more than 60 rotating taps.

Redevelopment Authority amendment of Century City redevelopment plan to allow slaughter houses is terribly misguided

Statement of Alderman Robert J. Bauman October 21, 2019

RACM Approves Land Use for Meat Processing Plant

While council stalled financing package, RACM okays land use change affecting Strauss Brands.

Wangard Plans “Eagleknit” in Walker’s Point

Plus: Action-packed week of real estate includes new apartments, downtown HQ and more pizza.

New Plans for Walker’s Point Site

Plus: Former Central Steel & Wire building being expanded, senior housing for South Side.

Brett Blomme Announces Campaign for Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Milwaukee Attorney and LGBTQ+ Activist to challenge Governor Walker Appointee

Koeffler House A ‘Grand Old East Side Home’

The historic Koeffler House, saved by historic designation in the 80's, will become a boutique hotel.

Boutique Hotel Proposal Revived

Plus: Walker's Point building changes hand, Riverwest warehouse gets new life

Construction Starts on Quartet Complex

New Land's 48-unit apartment complex yet another Walker's Point development.

Proposal Would Help Food Trucks

Proposed zoning change on commercial kitchens makes business easier for food trucks.

More Balconies, Windows for The Huron

Husch Blackwell will have a balcony on each of its floors in the 11-story office building.

Downtown Huron Building Breaks Ground

Jeffers' track record wins praise, gains $14 million crowdfunding for 11-story office tower.

Senior Housing for Lower East Side

Plus: Two city apartment complexes sold. Irgens plans 25-acre project in Wauwatosa.

1870s Office Building Now a Mansion

The revival of a unique, 5-story, 1876 mansion on Prospect by architect James Douglas.

New Leader for Zoning Appeals Board

Mayor picks attorney Brett Blomme to succeed controversial BOZA board chair.

7 Modern Townhomes Off Brady Planned

Developer Jason Pietsch plans pretty pricey condos along Pulaski Park.

Astor St. Eschweiler Mansion Worth $590,000

1897 residence with quite a history, office building since 1951, now houses Falk Legal Group.

Cream City Hostel Buys Building

Partners hope to open unique Riverwest hostel for travelers in May 2019.

Permits Filed for Cambria Hotel in Westown

Say goodbye to another surface parking lot.

Boone & Crockett’s New Digs

New bigger bar, still intimate and rustic like the old one.

City Moves Forward With Land Sale for Milwaukee Urban Stables

Facility Combines Police Stable with Community Programming

MPS Could Cut Budget By Selling Buildings

And those empty buildings could be used by charter and voucher schools.

Classic Terrace Ave. Home on NARI Tour

And in the basement: Authentic Irish Pub with Poker Room and streetscape of Dublin Streets.

Metcalfe Park Residents Oppose Group Home

State would open residential assessment center for teens removed from their homes.

Is the Downtown Apartment Boom Over?

Wangard hesitates over river-side apartment complex, while other projects push ahead.

The Cheapest Tavern in Town?

Ollie's is classic South Side workers' bar with no craft beers, but 111 years history.

Milwaukee’s First Hostel Coming

Cream City Hostel will open on border of Riverwest and Harambee.

7th Annual MKE Business Now Summit Set for Saturday

Abundant resources will be available to inspire and propel Milwaukee’s entrepreneurs forward

Classic Eschweiler Home Back on Market

Astor St. home, long used commercially, connected to 20th century's most famous stamp.