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City Approves Schlitz Park Upgrades
$875,000 in new TIF spending for safety measures and better RiverWalk access.
Mar 2nd, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Summerfest Plans Bang-Up Banner
The huge 50th anniversary sign is unique. "Horrible," says Ald. Bauman.
Feb 22nd, 2017 by Michael Horne
City Could Sell Homes to Felons
Committee overturns current ban on sales but proposal needs full council approval.
Feb 22nd, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Design By Committee
Or how Ald. Kovac and the Historic Preservation Commission bedevil architects.
Feb 21st, 2017 by Tom Bamberger
About Those Parapets, Mr. Renner
Peter Renner is a no-show, Third Ward board tut tuts his 10 tentative townhouses.
Feb 9th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
The Milwaukee Streetcar is Hiring
The contractor needs workers and city residents get preference.
Jan 20th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City’s $1 Home Program a Great Idea
But you’d never know it, given how some of the media covered it.
Jan 12th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
New Development For Villard Avenue
City zoning change will allow four-story, 33-unit apartment complex on 37th and Villard.
Jan 11th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
City’s $1 House Program Criticized
Residents question why only developers can buy foreclosed homes for a dollar.
Jan 11th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
BMO Harris to Build New High-Rise
The story behind Milwaukee's newest tower and oldest bank, and how deal was done.
Dec 8th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Problem Intersection Be Fixed?
City hopes to fix North and Lisbon and issues spotlighted by Urban Milwaukee.
Dec 2nd, 2016 by Graham Kilmer
Council Okays Garfield Development
City TID will help finance Bronzeville development including Black Holocaust Museum.
Nov 23rd, 2016 by Graham Kilmer
30th Street Corridor Wins $200,000 Grant
Federal green infrastructure grant could help transform area some call “Blackfish Bay.”
Nov 11th, 2016 by Naomi Waxman
More Than Downtown Development Needed
City leaders at economic summit say more development must occur in neighborhoods.
Nov 3rd, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
City Residents Hiring Program Falls Short
Promising effort employs minorities in construction, needs more monitoring and funding.
Oct 25th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Rocky Marcoux Keeps His Job
In a dramatic turnabout, the once-dead DCD head gains 11 of 15 council member votes.
Jul 26th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Again Says Yes to Rocky
DCD head Rocky Marcoux once again endorsed at committee, but his fate is still uncertain.
Jul 19th, 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
Why Rocky Marcoux Is In Trouble
New Common Council leaders want to ax the DCD leader. But why? Few will say.
Jul 18th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
S. 5th St. Grows By Dieting
City will narrow the road and triple size of sidewalks. Business is booming in response.
Jul 15th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside the New Mercantile Lofts
Former International Building now has 36 apartments. View the units and restored mural.
Jul 14th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Postman Square, City’s Newest Park
But it does have a long history. The park's roots trace back to 1889.
Jul 12th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Is Kimpton Hotel “Project of the Decade”?
Kimpton Journeyman Hotel opens in Third Ward, to cheers of city and civic officials.
Jun 30th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Kick-Off for Brady St. Apartment Complex
Gold sledgehammers celebrate groundbreaking for new 22-unit building.
Jun 30th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Rocky Marcoux Wins Committee Approval
DCD leader was thought to be in trouble, but city committee votes 4-0 to reconfirm.
Jun 28th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside Good City Brewing
Take a virtual tour of the city's newest brewery, the first on the Lower East Side.
Jun 16th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Can Black Holocaust Museum Be Reborn?
New Maures Development complex could house it on ground floor, but details are scanty.
May 18th, 2016 by Mark Doremus
Bucks Arena Design Approved
There were few objections other than by Ald. Kovac. Arena on track for June 18th groundbreaking.
May 17th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Arena Design Is Anti-Urban
Its generic, well-mannered and probably won’t improve with “tweaks.”
Apr 15th, 2016 by Tom Bamberger
Bronzeville Gets a Cool Grocery Store
Ald. Coggs opposed a Dollar Store. Pete’s Fruit Market will move into old Walgreens on MLK Dr.
Apr 6th, 2016 by Mark Doremus
Aldermanic Candidates Address Key Issues
Quizzing candidates in four districts, including big battle of Chevy Johnson vs. Sherman Morton.
Mar 30th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Fondy Farmer’s Market Has New Leader
Jennifer Casey says she will build on legacy of longtime executive director Young Kim.
Mar 29th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman
Third Ward Office Building Proposed
A five-story, 168,000 square-foot building brings yet more activity to the area.
Mar 23rd, 2016 by Michael Horne
Mysterious $1 Million Lakeside Mansion
Why does real estate honcho James Barry III hide his home's ownership?
Mar 2nd, 2016 by Michael Horne
Construction Costs Will Rise Slightly
Report also says Milwaukee building boom should continue through 2016.
Mar 1st, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Kovac Raises Money for Reelection
Politicians, city officials and other notables chow down on food from Glorioso's.
Feb 15th, 2016 by Michael Horne
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
BID Sells Streetcar-Related Development
Downtown BID guide shows business support, sells vacant land along streetcar route.
Jan 15th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
What Has Mayor Barrett Accomplished?
After nearly 12 years in office, his impact can be seen -- if you look hard.
Jan 14th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Maybe Karl Kopp Was Right
I criticized him for letting a historic building rot, but he’d planned a stunning replacement.
Jan 7th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Street Food Tapas for Brady Street
And a new pie place for 55th and North. Both places sound yummy.
Dec 23rd, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
New Era for Riverside Theater
Cool new retro marquee unveiled. And an ongoing project will upgrade the entire theater.
Dec 16th, 2015 by Michael Horne
All Hail Our Business Improvement Districts
City party celebrates work of 35 BIDs, which have helped improve many city neighborhoods.
Dec 7th, 2015 by Michael Horne
The Design Competition That Wasn’t
Lakefront Gateway competition picked a team, not a design. So what will that mean for the lakefront?
Nov 23rd, 2015 by Tom Bamberger
City Accepts $14 Million Federal Streetcar Grant
City wins TIGER grant after "a brutal competition" where demand for transit dollars greatly exceeded the sums appropriated.
Oct 29th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Lakefront Gateway Design Winner Named
Local firm Graef Selected for $23 million project to create a "beautiful" and "active" plaza.
Oct 27th, 2015 by Michael Horne
The Future of Walker Square?
New DCD plan calls for bike lanes, greenery, diverse tenants on National Avenue.
Oct 26th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Barrett, Walker, Tout New Freshwater Plaza
$48 million mixed-use development has a little to do with water and a location near inner harbor.
Oct 23rd, 2015 by Michael Horne
Improvements to Near North Side Housing Made
City partners with development companies and BMO Harris Bank to refurbish 35 housing units in Harambee and Lindsay Heights.
Oct 14th, 2015 by Karen Slattery
Restoration Hardware to Third Ward?
Architectural Review Board creates confusion. Plus: New beats for Journal Sentinel reporters.
Sep 23rd, 2015 by Michael Horne
Architectural Review Board for Bay View?
Ald. Zielinski has raised question and a KK Ave. BID member makes inquiries about starting ARB.
Aug 27th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Tim Gokhman Builds His Dream Home
Developer is building on one of the last remaining lots in Beerline B.
Aug 25th, 2015 by Michael Horne
New Building Arises in 30th St. Corridor
It's part of the huge 30th St. Industrial Corridor, which could transform the city.
Aug 7th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
The City’s $30 Million Design Project
National competition for lakefront bridge could have huge impact, but city’s process raises questions.
Aug 5th, 2015 by Tom Bamberger
Harbor Area Will Be Redesigned
Calling all architects & planners: Brownfield with coal piles bordering harbor will be redeveloped.
Jul 27th, 2015 by Michael Horne
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
Bucks Arena Winners and Losers
We count 33 winners, from strip clubs to Scott Walker to the streetcar, and 12 losers, including Frank Gimbel, the Brewers and Seattle.
Jul 17th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Celebrating the Life of Paul Jakubovich
A host of notables gathered to salute Jakubovich and the fabulous historic architecture of Milwaukee he helped protect.
Jun 22nd, 2015 by Michael Horne
We Must Imitate Other Cities
New study says we must build a Bucks arena and bigger convention center. But its data actually tells a much different story.
May 19th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Presenting the Posner Building Apartments
Huge, almost entirely vacant building transforming into 105 apartments on key downtown corner
May 15th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Big Dreams for Menomonee Valley
Second redevelopment plan for area envisions Riverwalk and food and beverage manufacturing district.
Mar 3rd, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
The First 100 Years of City Homes
From the 1840s until World War II, Milwaukee built an interesting variety of homes, many still standing.
Feb 25th, 2015 by Christopher Hillard
Bay View Boos Building
Some pan the design of proposed Bay View "gateway" project. Meanwhile, the Dover Street School project hits a snag.
Feb 23rd, 2015 by Dave Reid
Streetcar Signing Is Quite a Celebration
The mayor, business leaders and pols toasted the streetcar in Cudahy's Irish Pub, with Michael Cudahy on hand.
Feb 13th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Milwaukee Streetcar Approved
After years of debate, streetcar will finally move forward. Final engineering will begin immediately, and construction by the end of the year.
Feb 10th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Magical Thinking Transforms Parking Garage
How artist Reginald Baylor and others re-styled a longtime eyesore, the Milwaukee Athletic Club's parking garage.
Feb 5th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Milwaukee’s Riverwalk Vs. San Antonio’s
In many ways, this city’s Riverwalk is superior. Part III of a series.
Feb 4th, 2015 by David Holmes
Why I Support the Streetcar
Not moving forward will send a wrong message to all those looking to invest in Milwaukee, a city businessman argues.
Jan 26th, 2015 by Russell Rossetto
Who Will Replace Paul Jakubovich?
Ald. Bauman is pushing for prompt action to replace the longtime historic preservation head, who died last month.
Jan 20th, 2015 by Michael Horne
How a Business Improvement District Helped South Side
Tortilla shop and Indian eatery among those benefitting from BID serving S. 13th St.
Jan 14th, 2015 by Molly Rippinger
Layton Boulevard West
South side neighborhood battles problem of 48 foreclosed homes.
Jan 8th, 2015 by Matt Barbato and Aaron Maybin
The Legacy of Paul Jakubovich
The City’s Historic Preservation Officer had an unmatched knowledge of and commitment to the preservation of historic buildings.
Dec 31st, 2014 by Michael Horne
Architects Develop Plans for Near South Side
Charette creates architectural plans for underdeveloped parts of Clarke Square and Silver City neighborhoods.
Dec 29th, 2014 by Molly Rippinger
Can Milwaukee Upgrade to Gold Ranking?
City officials pledge to work towards upgrading the city's national, bicycle-friendly ranking from bronze to gold.
Dec 19th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Forest Home Library Replacement Decided, Mill Road Deferred
New library on Mitchell St. could bring "Third Ward-caliber energy" to the south side neighborhood, John Gurda predicts.
Dec 18th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Why the Swing Park Failed
It became a comedy of errors, but raises serious questions about the city’s strategy for “creative placemaking.”
Dec 16th, 2014 by Tom Bamberger
Council Delays Streetcar Until January
Minority of aldermen were able to use city charter provision to delay project for one month, but a majority seems poised to approve it.
Dec 16th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Bicycle Shop Invests in Lincoln Avenue
Ben's Cycle owner also bought an old movie theater, and next will redevelop former bakery into mixed-use building.
Dec 13th, 2014 by Raina J. Johnson
Committee Takes No Action on Streetcar
Public Works Committee votes to send streetcar proposal to full council, setting up a showdown Dec. 16th.
Dec 10th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Approves Milwaukee Streetcar
Mayor offers historic address to council committee on streetcar and it gains their approval. Only one person speaks in opposition.
Dec 9th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
RACM Approves Tax Funding for Streetcar
The TIF funding approved will also pay for infrastructure for The Couture high-rise, whose architect promised it will "push the boundaries of urban design."
Dec 2nd, 2014 by Michael Horne
Mitchell Leather Building Seeks Historic Tax Credits
But most of Third Ward architectural review board meeting debates handicapped access ramp for Martin Building.
Nov 29th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Restaurants See Potential of SOHI District
New soul food restaurant is third near 27th and Wisconsin. 30,000 people and 17,000 employees live within one-mile radius.
Nov 28th, 2014 by Molly Rippinger
Huge Turnout for East Library Opening
It was a truly an East Side event, and a crowd with tons of notables celebrated history in the making.
Nov 24th, 2014 by Michael Horne
1809 Cambridge Apartments
New 36-unit apartment building rising quickly on the East Side, as our photos show.
Nov 14th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
City Program Could Sell Homes for $1
New RICH program will sell city-owned foreclosed homes at very low prices.
Oct 28th, 2014 by Matthew Wisla
City Illegally Collected $196,000
State appeals court says Milwaukee must refund illegally collected BID assessment from Yankee Hill apartments.
Oct 15th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Is Barry Mandel the Michael Jordan of Development?
Barrett rhapsodizes over developer at groundbreaking of North End III. And Fresh Thyme owner adds praise of Mandel style.
Oct 14th, 2014 by Michael Horne
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
The Problem of Foreclosed Homes
Housing must be improved if a rehabbed 30th Street Corridor is to succeed. Part 4 of a series.
Oct 1st, 2014 by Susan Nusser
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
Milwaukee’s Biggest Building Breaks Ground
"A beautiful day in Milwaukee" and for assembled power brokers as Northwestern Mutual's new skyscraper gets underway.
Aug 26th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
New Apartment Building Planned for Water St.
The Rhythm would replace dive bar on Water St. and feature studios and one-bedroom units.
Jul 22nd, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
A Tale of Two Cities
New city report reveals huge split between Milwaukee’s desperate poverty and wonderful amenities, neighborhoods. What are its solutions?
Jul 15th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
New 18-Story Downtown Building Breaks Ground
The $102 million, 18-story tower at 833 E. Michigan is huge development, with no city financing. The full story, with photos and building renderings.
Jun 19th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
The Hotel That Isn’t There
The downtown Marriott made so many compromises in design there's barely any left.
Jun 16th, 2014 by Tom Bamberger
