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What Closing Four Milwaukee TIF Districts Really Means For Your Tax Bill
The end of Hilton, Midtown, Grand Avenue and Granville Station districts brings savings and a lesson in property taxes.
Apr 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Subsidies Proposed For Two Affordable Housing Developments
Proposals include former hospital, land owned by sausage company.
Apr 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Celebrates First Park Named For Latina Leader
Clementina Castro Park part of a larger trend to recognize female leaders.
Mar 23rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
One of City’s Oldest Homes Will Be Razed, Not Relocated
New apartment building will replace home once planned for relocation.
Mar 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Could Cash In If Subsidized Housing Deals Overperform
New claw-back rules tie future profits to public subsidies.
Mar 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Proposed Deer District, Third Ward Hotels Change Brands
Developer pledges summer construction start on first project.
Mar 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
$14.1 Million Plan Targets Safer Streets In Walker’s Point, Valley, Westown
TIF funds would pay for repaving, new lighting and bike lanes in three key areas.
Mar 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
A Redesign for Catalano Square
Can $1.5 million plan reshape Third Ward’s busiest park yet keep its green heart intact?
Mar 11th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Third Ward Warehouse Could Become Bathhouse, Restaurant
Chicago developer plans to replicate successful Windy City concept in Cream City.
Mar 11th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Early Data Shows Mayor’s ‘Vision Zero’ Traffic Deaths Plan Is Working
Deaths on city's roadways down by 26% since peak year of 2022.
Mar 9th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Selling Former Funeral Home
Health-focused business will take over.
Mar 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Residents Explore Development Ideas for Lisbon Avenue
Community members, developers, architects plan for Washington Park neighborhood.
Mar 1st, 2026 by Meredith Melland
Cafe With Healthy Options Proposed For Center Street
Proposal calls for renovating vacant, city-owned building.
Feb 26th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Edison Development Faces Tax Delinquency, More Liens
Mass timber tower project stalled, faces $14 million in liens, other issues.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
New Walker’s Point Developments Include Special ‘Safety Valve’ Clause
City revises TIF policy to get deal done with New Land.
Feb 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Conversion of Milwaukee’s Third Tallest Building To Get More Public Cash
Subsidy grows as project costs grow. What will city get in return?
Feb 19th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Unveils Plan to Curb Grocery Store Closures
Grant program would help cover costs; proposed ordinance aims to attract new stores.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
New Investor Will Try To Save Atkinson Avenue Building
And, maybe, open an ice cream shop.
Feb 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Loses Second Developer For Site Near Marquette
But a new student housing complex could be developed nearby.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
One of Milwaukee’s Oldest Houses Could Be Moved
Plus: Walker's Point factory coming down.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Finally a Deal on 2 Walker’s Point Apartment Developments
New Land's 85-unit and 62-unit complexes to get city subsidy after 3-way fight settled.
Feb 4th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Reveals $30 Million Plan For 35th Street Purchase
Proposed redevelopment plan gets plenty of questions from alders.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Last Call For Historic Building Once Owned by Uihelin Family
Prominent architect designed 1889 Romanesque Revival building.
Feb 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Is City Purchasing a Factory?
Former Milwaukee Bridge Co. plant could be redeveloped. For what?
Jan 28th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Single Stairway Housing Legislation Could Help Milwaukee
Could create more and cheaper housing. Report says it's safer, but fire groups opposed.
Jan 20th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
City Selling Historic Brady Street Building
A grotesque will keep watch over any future owner, as will DCD.
Jan 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Lakefront Brewery Adding Riverside Amenities
Will make riverside more pedestrian friendly, more fun for customers.
Jan 13th, 2026 by Michael Horne
Couple Seeks National Gourmet Cookie Franchise for Milwaukee
Proposal could revive vacant building north of Marquette campus.
Jan 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
New Report Identifies What Market Would Support at Former Northridge Site
City looking to hit a home run.
Dec 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Plan To Save Building Literally Falling Apart
Real estate investor has made a cottage industry of saving blighted buildings.
Dec 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Aging TIF Districts Will Fund City’s Affordable Housing Efforts
Expiring TIFs for decades-old redevelopment efforts will end by funding housing.
Dec 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Plan For Marcus Parking Structure Repairs Falling Apart
Financial data is murky. 'More unanswered questions than answers,' says comptroller.
Dec 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Seeks ‘Missing Middle’ Housing Developers
Three opportunities in newly released RFQ by city, with more to come.
Nov 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Reveals New Plan For ‘Landmark’ Downtown Site
After dropping developer, city hoping to find replacement 'in six months.'
Nov 19th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Marcus Center Problem Has Been 40 Years in the Making
City being asked to fund repairs to structure it doesn't own.
Nov 19th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Ditches $700 Million Plan, Wants New Developer For Marcus Center Garage
Prior developer encountered financial issues.
Nov 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
What’s In the 44 Footnotes Added to Milwaukee’s Budget?
Record number of footnotes reveal what council members are thinking. And who's the new prolific author?
Nov 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Luxury Tower Developer Hit With Liens, Nonpayment Claims
The tower crane is gone, and $14 million in legal challenges are coming.
Nov 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Huge Tower Crane Removed From Neutral Edison Site
'Temporary pause' to 31-story, mass-timber tower project may last longer.
Nov 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Spends More Than Nine Hours Debating Budget Amendments
Testy meeting lines up more library hours, raises, fire truck funding.
Oct 31st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Aims To Build ‘Missing Middle’ Housing in 2026
But alderman is skeptical of timing and wants to reduce funding.
Oct 29th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Northridge is Gone, Milwaukee Looks to Transform the Site
Searching for an anchor business or organization to help revive the area.
Oct 29th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Dimitrijevic’s Revised Budget Boosts Library Hours, Housing, City Wages
Finance committee chair says her amended budget 'invests in neighborhoods.'
Oct 28th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
These City Employees Make More Than Mayor Cavalier Johnson
27 employees top the city's pay scale.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
State Could Subsidize Distillery Expansion
Central Standard would get boost in move to Harley-Davidson campus.
Oct 21st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
From Brownfields to Blue Waters, Mayor Names New Port Director
Benji Timm tapped to lead Port Milwaukee.
Oct 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Groundbreaking Held for Tiny Homes for Veterans
Veterans Community Project serves veterans experiencing homelessness.
Oct 13th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
What’s The Story With The Halted High Rise?
Commissioner hints DCD could subsidize it. Area alderman believes it's dead. Marcus Center caught in middle.
Oct 7th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Again Exploring Third Drop-Off Center
But will it be able to find a location?
Oct 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Will Debate New Plan To Sell Parking Structure
Alderman introduces proposal following construction stalling on neighboring tower.
Sep 29th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Derrick Cainion’s Dream Becomes Reality
Art Intersection MKE opens at 35th and Vliet.
Sep 26th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Sale of Former MPS School Falls Through
Choice school had planned to purchase the Eschweiler-designed building.
Sep 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Northridge Mall Completely Demolished
Entrance to old movie theater toughest part of structure to raze. What comes next?
Sep 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor’s 2026 Budget Includes New Library, Hikes Property, Wheel Taxes
City contending with $100 million structural deficit.
Sep 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Is City Prepared For National Avenue Disruption?
Multi-year reconstruction project could hurt businesses. What's the strategy?
Sep 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Despite Its Passage, ‘Growing MKE’ Still Not A Done Deal
Tensions reemerge as zoning changes proposed. 'That's how a frog is boiled.'
Sep 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Distinctive Affordable Housing Development Moving Forward
Project just west of Interstate 43 and Downtown lining up permits.
Sep 8th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Noise Impact Proposed 1st Street Development?
Nearby forge's owner predicts problems with residents complaining of noise.
Sep 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Architecture Firm Contemplates Lower East Side Apartments
But first it wants a new office in that neighborhood.
Aug 27th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Remember Condos? New Downtown Proposal Calls For Them
Could be first such housing project in more than a decade.
Aug 26th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Will Subsidize Conversion of 1870s-Era Building To Housing
Ornate, Second Empire-style building will get a second lease on life.
Aug 26th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Deer District Apartments Pivot To Being Entirely Affordable
How development was transformed by public cash from 3 different sources.
Aug 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Mayoral Aide, MPD Official Charged With Voter Fraud
Marcey Patterson charged with voter fraud to get improper pay.
Aug 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Developer Plans Large Project On Bay View, Harbor District Border
Former Vilter Manufacturing site could house more than 500.
Aug 7th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Despite Alderwoman’s Opposition, Northwest Side Affordable Housing Project Approved
After years of delay, Cudahy Farms deal passed by council.
Jul 31st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Alders Support Sprinkler Subsidies
Retrofitting old buildings is costly, but 'you can't put a price on' saving lives.
Jul 30th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
100 East Proposal Triggers Questions on New TIF Guidelines
Council gets in the weeds on deal to redevelop state's third tallest building.
Jul 29th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Subsidies Will Advance Three Developments Along King Drive
Plus: Funding for a statue and more streetscaping, traffic safety projects.
Jul 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Proposal Would Save Long-Vacant Villa Theater
Thomas Matthews has big plans for 99-year-old movie theater.
Jul 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Haymarket Development Will Start With Demolition
New property owner plans to clear long-vacant building.
Jul 20th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Sprinkler Tragedy Changes Affordable Housing Subsidy
One RACM commissioner is to thank. But no easy solution for adding sprinklers to buildings.
Jul 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Subsidy To Redevelop State’s Third Tallest Building Scores First Approval
DCD Commissioner says more deals are coming with city's new TIF guidelines.
Jul 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Signs Housing Legislation, Praises Late Jonathan Brostoff
'Honey Badger' alderman was champion of affordable housing effort.
Jul 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Everyone Agrees, Let’s Delay Affordable Housing Proposal
Ald. Larresa Taylor still negotiating changes in controversial proposal.
Jul 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Adopts Growing MKE Plan
Now known as 'Housing Element,' plan aims to fight off gentrification, create 'missing middle' housing.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Split On Cudahy Farms Proposal
Area Alderwoman Larresa Taylor opposes plan backed by Mayor, DCD.
Jul 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Housing Plan Wins Key Council Committee Endorsement
Revised 'Growing MKE' is not perfect, but council should still adopt it say sponsors.
Jul 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Public EV Charging Plan Faces Trump Opposition, Council Concerns
'I'd cut this program if I was the federal government,' said one alderman.
Jul 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Proposes Subsidy For Downtown Office Tower Conversion
King Drive development would also be aided by city subsidy.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Alderman Still Opposes Land Sale For Potential World-Tallest Timber Tower
Company won RFP contest, wants to build 55-story building. Bauman not sold.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Waters Down Proposed ‘Granny Flat’ Plan
Result: The sponsors of proposal have now become the opponents.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
One of Milwaukee’s Largest Apartment Complexes Sold
Price much higher than assessed value of 596-apartment complex.
Jun 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
County Picks Site For New Courthouse
It won't be Milwaukee Public Museum site, leaving it available for redevelopment.
Jun 16th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
At Long Last, Northridge Begins To Disappear
Long-shuttered mall being erased from landscape.
Jun 6th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Rejects Massive Billboard for Downtown Tower
Proposal would 'blow up the zoning code' says area alderman.
Jun 4th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
‘Growing MKE’ Proposal Picks Up Key Endorsement
New name, revised plan turns one major opponent into a supporter.
Jun 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Moxy Hotel Passed by Divided Committee, Sets Up Council Showdown
Deer District project hit by proxy war over unionizing The Trade.
May 28th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Advancing Financing Plan For 59 Affordable, Owner-Occupied Homes
Complicated Harambee TIF plan guided by Community Development Alliance.
May 19th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Event Venue Would Fill Empty Industrial Building
A 'perfect' location, says veteran event planner Jerhonda McCrary.
May 19th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
See Milwaukee’s 2025 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners
From pavement turned to art to 44-story buildings, awards recognize the best of Milwaukee design.
May 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Largest Office Building in Westown Could Be Partially Converted To Apartments
310W could become one of downtown's largest apartment buildings.
May 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Subsidy Will Fund Affordable Apartment Renovation
But concerns about sprinklers and a recent fire elsewhere arise.
May 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Neighbor Proposes To Renovate Long-Vacant North Avenue Building
Teira Bailey wants to create a resource center for women victims of crimes.
May 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Grocery Store Planned for 35th, Fond du Lac and Burleigh
Building would replace city-owned vacant lot.
May 8th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Building Planned For Southside Commercial Corridor
Accountant revives proposal for mixed-use building.
May 6th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Delays Consideration of New Downtown Hotel
Moxy Hotel proposal leads to messy meeting, closed session with City Attorney.
May 6th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Revises Its ‘Growing MKE’ Plan, Including Changing The Name
A 'benefit and harm analysis' also attempts to address critics' concerns.
May 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Grappling With Complicated State Law Changes On Tax Foreclosures
New restrictions set tight time and price standards, a dramatic departure from current practices.
May 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
DCD Commissioner Makes Case For Milwaukee’s New TIF Guidelines
Developers are frustrated. City 'plants flag' with revised approach.
Apr 29th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
DCD Unveils Subsidy Guidelines For Workforce Housing
Guidelines issued after contentious meeting where council, developer blasted administration.
Apr 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
