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Arena Apartments Receive Design Approval
Building with green bays gets approval to be built near Milwaukee Bucks arena.
Jun 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Brewers Hill Apartments Approved
Luxury Commons development moves forward after another public meeting.
Jun 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Brewers’ Hill Condos Move Forward
Plan Commission okays seven "beautifully proportioned" townhomes.
Jun 5th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Hyatt Place Hotel Coming
Construction starts on hotel on 8th St. west of Bucks' arena.
May 19th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City Panel Okays Brewers’ Hill Project
Four buildings, 30 family-style apartments approved by Plan Commission.
May 16th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Arena Apartments Advance
City Plan Commission has concerns, but advances Royal Capital's project design.
May 15th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City Approves The Couture
December groundbreaking likely; Barrett says second tower could be built.
Apr 18th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Changes Made to Couture’s Design
Design tweaks address concerns of neighboring 833 East developer.
Apr 10th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
City Plan Members Love Couture
Commissioners laud the project, but possible second tower raises concerns.
Mar 13th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Second Lakefront Tower Coming?
Barrett-Lo has made plans for second tower next to The Couture.
Mar 3rd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Approves Arena, Hammes Design Changes
Full speed ahead on arena, office building, more downtown changes.
Mar 1st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Okays Two Downtown Designs
Plus: What will the Bucks big announcement on Friday be?
Feb 22nd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Design By Committee
Or how Ald. Kovac and the Historic Preservation Commission bedevil architects.
Feb 21st, 2017 by Tom Bamberger
Bucks Unveil New Signs for Arena
Two huge signs will add life to arena, but will trees grow on concrete plaza?
Feb 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Hammes Revises Controversial Design
City panel approves a shorter, stouter building. Will that stop the complaints?
Feb 13th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Clarke Square Apartments Advance
Unique apartment project, high-growth internet company and grocery move forward.
Jan 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Clarke Square Gets Wantable
Fast-growing Wantable will move there, Nehring's Sendik's grocery may join it.
Jan 23rd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
UWM Dean elected a Royal Institute of British Architects fellow
Bob Greenstreet joins 29 other newly named fellows of RIBA.
Dec 12th, 2016 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Unique Apartments for Clarke Square
Unusual partnership will build "affordable, quality housing" for those raised in foster care.
Dec 7th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Live Block is a Slam Dunk
Final design gets first approval today, poised for quick council approval.
Dec 5th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Hammes Building An Obvious Mistake
But is it worth fighting to stop it? Nah. Here’s why.
Nov 21st, 2016 by Tom Bamberger
Hammes Moving Downtown in 2018
Another company moving from suburbs to Downtown and with unusual architectural style.
Oct 21st, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
City Committee Approves Prospect Tower
5-0 vote in favor, but project may face significant challenge before full council.
Jul 19th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
A New Tower for Prospect Ave
Will the council allow a 27 floor apartment tower on Prospect Ave?
Jul 18th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
How Urban is Bucks New Arena?
Not so much. The biggest problem with the new Bucks arena design is the ground floor.
Mar 18th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Northwestern Mutual Updates Tower Design
Apartment tower gets an additional floor and other changes.
Mar 7th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
New High Rise for East Side
It's a 13-story, 153-unit apartment building and neighbors seem to love the idea!
Feb 5th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Bucks’ Plaza Be Public or Private?
Team wants 4th Street closed, but will this create a town square or just team profits?
Jan 26th, 2016 by Virginia Small
18-Story Tower on River Proposed
57-unit apartment tower would replace 1880s-era, two-story building on Wells St.
Jan 22nd, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
“Water Tech Two” Coming to Walker’s Point
Global headquarters for Zurn Industries LLC. starting construction in city's water technology park.
Dec 4th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Dahlberg Leaves City for Cincinnati Job
Did city's longtime building inspector lack the legal qualifications for the job here?
Sep 30th, 2015 by Michael Horne
New Vegan, Mexican, Asian Places Opening
Three parts of the city get new restaurants. And two popular bars are closing.
Sep 30th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Redoing Gateway to Bay View?
Ald. Zielinski and designer of proposed 5-story, 72-unit complex on Kinnickinnic offer new version.
Jul 21st, 2015 by Michael Horne
New Apartment Complex for Brady Street
Proposed three-floor structure would offer apartments aimed at millennials plus 2,400 square feel of retail space.
Jul 9th, 2015 by Michael Horne
City Approves “Water Tech Two” Development
A second new building will be built in Reed Street Yards, the city's water-centric office park in Walker's Point.
Jun 9th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
342 More Apartments Approved
New projects approved for Water Street and East Side. Plus, a 120-unit complex coming to Walker's Point would increase total to 462 apartments.
Jun 9th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Yes, Johnson Controls Wants to Build Downtown
The city will help pay for feasibility study of company building a high-rise near the lake and just west of Discovery World.
May 13th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Bay View’s Golden Age?
A proposal for five new apartment buildings in Bay View. And will At Random be razed?
May 6th, 2015 by Dave Reid
East Side Apartments Nearly Complete
Chicago developer's project will add 36 apartments just off Brady Street. And a huge increase in city tax revenue.
Apr 24th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Indy Developer Likes Bay View
Meeting reveals more details for proposed $40 million, 307-unit apartment complex at old Sweet Water site.
Mar 17th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Joe Davis Announces Plan for NBA Arena
Actually, it wasn't really a plan. But it was a press conference.
Mar 4th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Rebuilding A World of Cream City Brick
Huge "River House" development on the river will have 450 apartments, a substantial riverwalk and an updated Cream City design by architect Jim Shields.
Feb 12th, 2015 by Michael Horne
New Arena Plan & Pabst Brewing Returns
Will legislature pass new arena plan? Will city and county have to contribute? Will Pabst brew here again?
Feb 2nd, 2015 by Dave Reid
New East Library is a Jewel
Wow, what an improvement. Our photos capture the technology-rich and architecturally impressive new library
Nov 21st, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
1809 Cambridge Apartments
New 36-unit apartment building rising quickly on the East Side, as our photos show.
Nov 14th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Last Remaining Single Family Riverfront Lot
“Build your dream home in an established community.” The lot can be yours for just $79,000.
Nov 7th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Massive New Project Announced for The Brewery
250,000 Square Foot Multi-Purpose Educational Facility Planned
Oct 22nd, 2014 by Press Release
New Apartment Building Approved at Pabst
Florida developer willing to undertake a project that no local developers will. The result will be 118 market-rate apartments, with no city financing.
Oct 8th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
700 E. Kilbourn High-Rise Wins Key Approval
Proposed high-rise would add up to 275 "ultra luxury" apartments to downtown Milwaukee -- with no public financing.
Oct 7th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Germania Building to Become Apartments
118-year-old building would be converted to 74 apartments at prominent downtown corner.
Oct 6th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Chicago Firm Unveils Designs for 35-Story Tower
New skyscraper would contain up to 275 apartments in downtown Milwaukee.
Sep 21st, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Developer Slays NIMBY Objectors
Why East Side development can move so slowly. And when developers can bypass the neighbors.
Sep 1st, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Commission Approves 6-Story East Side Apartments
City Plan Commission unanimously approves proposed, 100-unit apartment complex.
Oct 29th, 2013 by Dave Reid
New 4-Story Apartment Complex for Brewers’ Hill
A 53-unit apartment building is proposed at a controversial site on Holton Street.
Jul 10th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Five-Story Mixed-Use Building for Capitol Drive Moves Forward
The $9 million project combines a charter school, job training center, and an apartment complex and sports a green roof.
May 7th, 2013 by Dave Reid
31 Townhomes Coming to Riverwest
All are apartments with lots of amenities but do they maximize their proximity to the river?
Feb 22nd, 2013 by Dave Reid
Bob Greenstreet’s Study in Symmetry
The UWM architect and city insider paid full price for his splendid home on the East Side's gold coast.
Feb 15th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Neighbors Boiling Over Boylston Plan
Too much congestion, they complain. Ald. Kovac is feeling the heat.
Jan 23rd, 2013 by Michael Horne
Six Floors for Marquette Students
A proposed development at 14th and Wells envisions 80 high-end apartments targeted to MU students.
Jan 22nd, 2013 by Dave Reid
87 Units Along the River
The details and renderings for a proposed, four-story building along the Milwaukee River designed by Eppstein Uhen.
Jan 21st, 2013 by Dave Reid
Apartment Complex Coming to Haymarket Neighborhood
Commission recommends zoning change for brick warehouse to be converted to 65 apartments.
Jan 7th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
Pizza and the Park East
Pizza Man and The Couture win approvals and a Park East hotel is also likely to be okayed.
Dec 11th, 2012 by Urban Milwaukee
Parks Plan Has Problems
Cathedral Square / Juneau Park plan created with little public discussion and no design competition.
Sep 7th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
New Building On Tap For Brewery
Gorman & Company's third building at the former Pabst Brewery will target law firms as tenants.
Aug 2nd, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Plan Commission Recommends Approval of Five-story Apartment Building
Green features garner support for apartment project from Alderman and neighborhood.
Jul 10th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Apartment Building Proposed for Lower East Side
Dominion Properties, LLC plans to build a five-story apartment building on Jackson St.
Jul 3rd, 2012 by Dave Reid
New Zoning Would Allow Taller East Side Buildings
In one of its "shortest meetings ever," the City Plan Commission recommended letting North Avenue rise higher.
May 30th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Did Donovan Make Bauman Soil His Pants?
Another week, another Ald. Donovan anti-streetcar press conference. Plus: will the Bucks get a new owner and new arena? And: East Side zoning changes and the return of the Downtown Trolley loop.
May 24th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
East Library Gains Zoning Approval, Rest of District Held
Residents are still a little restive about it, but the East Side's buildings are likely to get a little higher, to judge by the results of today's City Plan Commission meeting.
May 21st, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Talgos being Mothballed, Bike Corrals Return, YP Week, and More
Welcome to the fifth installment of Eyes on Milwaukee. This week we take a look at mothballing the new Talgo trainsets for the Amtrak Hiawatha line, the return of the bike corrals, Young Professional Week, free music from the Milwaukee Public Library, and more.
Mar 21st, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
City Plan Commission Recommends Revised Jackson St. Apartment Building for Approval
Dermond Property Investments' request for a change in zoning for the properties 1601 N. Jackson and 522 E. Pleasant, the former Joey's Restaurant location, from Local Business (LB2) to a Detailed Planned Development (DPD) was once again before the City Plan Commission. The proposal was required to go back before the City Plan Commission, because the number of rental units in the proposal had changed.
Mar 19th, 2012 by Dave Reid
East Library Redevelopment Advances at City Plan Commission (Renderings)
Following the model of the Villard Square Library redevelopment, The Board of Trustees of the Milwaukee Public Library selected HSI Properties, LLC proposal for a mixed-use building to replace the current East Library. The project took an important step forward yesterday as an associated land sale, and land vacation were recommend for approval at the City Plan Commission meeting.
Feb 28th, 2012 by Dave Reid
City Plan Commission Recommends Potawatomi Hotel for Approval (Renderings)
At the February 27th, 2012 meeting of the City Plan Commission two requests for zoning changes were recommended for approval which will allow Potawatomi's luxury hotel proposal to move forward.
Feb 27th, 2012 by Dave Reid
MSOE’s Parking Garage #FAIL
Milwaukee County and the City of Milwaukee City Plan Commission both unanimously recommended approval of the Milwaukee School of Engineering's parking garage proposal in the Park East. These approvals point out that City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County politicians are anxious to see new development in the Park East. Unfortunately, as currently conceived this isn't a project worthy of approval.
Feb 13th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Riverwest private dorm recommended for denial by City Plan Commission
Trinitas Ventures' request for a change in zoning, from Industrial Light 2 to Detail Plan Development, was recommended for denial by the City Plan Commission at the February 6th, 2012 meeting.
Feb 7th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Five-Story Apartment Building Proposed on Jackson Street
Dermond Property Investments' request for a change in zoning for the properties 1601 N. Jackson and 522 E. Pleasant from Local Business (LB2) to a Detailed Planned Development (DPD) will go before the City Plan Commission on January 9th, 2012.
Jan 3rd, 2012 by Dave Reid
Apartment Proposal on Kinnickinnic is Recommended for Approval by City Plan Commission
HKS Holdings LLC. proposal for a $12 million mixed-use apartment building in Bay View was recommend for approval at the December 6th, 2010 City Plan Commission meeting.
Dec 7th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Mercy Housing’s East Side Proposal is Recommended for Approval by City Plan Commission
Mercy Housing Lakefront's Greenwich Park Apartments proposal was recommended for approval at the December 6th, 2010 meeting of the City Plan Commission.
Dec 6th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Growing Power is Going Vertical (Renderings)
Will Allen, who has made Growing Power into a nationally-recognized organization is attempting to take the urban farming movement to the next level with his vertical farm proposal.
Nov 8th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Milwaukee River Greenway Overlay Zone Approved by City Plan Commission
At the May 3rd, 2010 City Plan Commission meeting the proposed Milwaukee River Greenway Overlay District was brought for the commission for approval. This overlay district would impact 370 properties, these are properties that property lines are within approximately 50 feet of the river bluff, of which 70 to 80% is existing parkland.
May 4th, 2010 by Dave Reid
New East Side Apartment Proposal
At Monday's City Plan Commission meeting, Wangard Parnters Inc. will be requesting an amendment to the Detailed Planned Development known as HighBridge Condominiums, with the intent of moving the project forward, now redesigned as apartments and renamed as Metro Place.
Jan 20th, 2010 by Dave Reid
The Bookends Development Receives Approval from City Plan Commission
New Land Enterprises received unanimous approval at the October 19th meeting of the City Plan Commission. The 19-story building will have 224 residential units, 292 parking spaces, and 3,000 square feet of retail.
Oct 19th, 2009 by Dave Reid
New Land Enterprises’ Bookends Project To Go Before City Plan Commission (Renderings)
The Bookends, proposed by New Land Enterprises, will go before the Milwaukee City Plan Commission on October 19th, 2009 to gain approval of a change in zoning to a detailed plan development.
Oct 8th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Rivianna, Villard Square, and New Riverwalk Sections Approved at ZND Meeting
Harry Drea, one of the developers of the Rivianna project, was before the committee to request an amendment to the previously approved General Planned Development, and approval of the Detailed Planned Development.
Jul 22nd, 2009 by Dave Reid
Villard Square Receives Strong Support From City Plan Commission
Gorman & Company has been working with the Northwest Side Community Development Corporation to construct a mixed-use development on the 3400 block of W. Villard Ave. The four-story, 47-unit building will also include 12,000 square feet of space to house the Villard Avenue Library. The file before the City Plan Commission on Monday was an amendment to a previously approved Detailed Planned Development which specified the zoning and design of the proposed building.
Jul 14th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Rivianna Proposal Takes A Step Forward
The developer, Rivianna LLC, was seeking three approvals for the $80 million Rivianna development proposal at Monday's City Plan Commission meeting. The building would contain a maximum of 236 hotel rooms and 186 apartments, and 430 parking spaces, of which 276 parking spaces will be reserved for the residential component.
Jul 14th, 2009 by Dave Reid
